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MEET WILLIAM WESLEY DYER
Learn About Me
William is a hardworking, team-oriented worker who enjoys seeing tasks to completion and collaborating with others to get the job done. He is physically capable of performing manual labor and maintenance tasks. Alongside his physical capabilities he also has experience in sales positions. He will have a degree In Communication Studies with a focus in Interpersonal Communication From James Madison University. William enjoys meeting new people and fostering new relationships while at work and also in his free time.
SKILLS
Knowledge & Expertise
Communication Audit
During 2021-2022 I lead a group of my peers during a Communication Audit on the apartment complex North 38. It is primarily student housing but also includes many Harrisonburg locals. Inside of this Audit we looked to use four different techniques: a culture scan, a communication systems map, surveys, and interviews. All four of these different techniques provided a different angle to learn which channels of communication worked for the tenants and which channels were not helpful or needed improvement. We Surveyed a total of 60 units and the results and the entire audit are in the link below
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Advanced
Alongside my work experience, I was one of the Philanthropy chairs of my fraternity from 2019 to 2020. During my time as chair I organized safe, socially distanced events which raised $22,000- up 730% from the prior year- for Break the Hold, an institution specializing in mental health research and awareness. Alongside my co-chair we led a social media and on campus campaign through all 96 members of the fraternity alongside Sigma Nu and their members. We were able to properly navigate and plan through the stressful events, which ultimately lead to the drastic change in our donations from the year prior.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2021 - August 2021
Moose Head Ranch
Wrangler/ Ranch Hand
Worked daily with horses, preparing them for guests to ride on a 2 hour guided tour through Grand Teton National Park. Would also help with a multitude of manual labor tasks needed at the Dude Ranch. Some of these tasks included: repairing fences, ensuring all cabins were stocked with fire wood and this includes chopping the wood myself. Also was responsible for leading the camp fires every Sunday night, this included preparing and cooking for 70+ people, while also singing and entertaining for around 45 minutes with another coworker after the food is served.
June - August 2019
Summit Environmental Solutions
Construction work crew
Completed manual labor tasks including replacing drywall and floorboards, building decks, leveling earth to promote drainage, protect underground piping and ready ground for planned landscaping. Interacted with homeowners in a professional and timely manner to understand job specifications and expectations prior to construction
June 2014- August 2019
DAG AMMO
Sales Support Staff
Unloaded incoming products of ammunition (Primarily used for hunting, weighing 100+ lbs) off trucks, moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items, and transported to final show locations. Maintained accurate and current shipment forms, inventory documentation, costumer records and assisted in the sale of the ammunition
January - May 2021
May - August 2022
Massanutten Resort
Refurbishments
Would remove old furniture from the time share units and then unpack and replace them with newer models. Primarily worked with couches, loveseats, pull-out beds, dressers, nightstands, and paintings.
Would also work overtime in the Laundry department collecting laundry bags from units that were currently occupied and unloading them at the proper locations.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Learning and Living
August 2018- May 2023
James Madison University
Majored In Communication Studies with a focus in Interpersonal Communication skills.
2014-2018
James Monroe Highschool
Graduated with an Advanced Diploma and in the top 20% of my class. During my time at JMHS I was a 3 time class representative and also Executive President for the Student Body Council My Senior year. After my freshman year i Joined a mentorship program known as SODA, where high school students went to 3rd grade classrooms once a month to work with and mentor the students
CUSTOMER SERVICE
During 2021-2022 I lead a group of my peers during a Communication Audit on the apartment complex North 38. It is primarily student housing but also includes many Harrisonburg locals. Inside of this Audit we looked to use four different techniques: a culture scan, a communication systems map, surveys, and interviews. All four of these different techniques provided a different angle to learn which channels of communication worked for the tenants and which channels were not helpful or needed improvement. We Surveyed a total of 60 units and the results and the entire audit are in the link below
Lessons I've learned from certain jobs
Pictured here is a photo of the fences I would repair during my time in Wyoming. Out of all the odd jobs from this seasonal position, repairing the fences was by far my favorite. It took complete cooperation between two of us because each fence pole was around 10 to 12 feet long, which made it extremely difficult to move with the necessary precision if you were it to attempt it alone. I believe this level of cooperation is necessary at all levels of employment, and for this job specifically we were often working hand and hand with one of my bosses. This helped remove all barriers between us for this short time and we would work as equals. Being the only Dude Ranch in Grand Teton National park led to a great deal of wild life such as bison and elk frequently destroying sections of the fence, which led to repeated use of our cooperation skills.
Pictured here is a photo of the back patio at a relatives house. Last year, alongside 5 of my family members and close friends, we poured out this entire patio area, shaped, and smoothed it out. This was a painstaking task and lasted much longer than anticipated, which lead to a multitude of speed bumps along the way. During this job we were faced with many time crunches and lots of stress between all of us. Ultimately we were able to come together and focus on finding the best possible way to reassess the situation and determine the best possible route to move forward with.
" A Blazing fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it"