Soren William Povisils
Charlottesville
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented student with experience in leadership, team coordination, and project execution. Skilled in managing tasks, organizing events, and fostering collaboration through roles as a camp counselor, team captain, and podcast host. Passionate about applying strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to entry-level project management or construction roles. Adaptable and eager to contribute to dynamic teams while gaining hands-on experience in the industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
Keswick, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Maintain a respectful and fast paced working environment to flip tables as efficiently as possible to seat new guests
- Assisted in training new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge.
- Market our wine club which sets up our guests into a member system to ensure they purchase a certain amount of wine bottles per month.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Managed table assignments and guest flow to optimize seating capacity.
Social Media Manager
Pickle For Pay
Remote
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managing social media accounts and increasing the following by 20% per month across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to promote pickleball and expand college pickleball programs nationwide
- Developing and increasing post output by 35%, making creative, engaging content strategies to support pickleball clubs in securing sponsorships and growing their presence
- Traveling to pickleball tournaments to gather live content, including photos, videos, and interviews, to share on social media and promote events
- Collaborating with pickleball organizations and brands to enhance community outreach and foster partnerships
- Analyzing engagement metrics to optimize content and track growth, increasing followers and interaction rates across platforms.
Host and Producer
Paper Thin Thoughts Podcast
Charlottesville, VA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Created and produced local culture-based podcast content, achieving an average of 4,000 monthly listeners
- Increased audience size by 75% through targeted social media marketing and strategic collaborations
- Conducted research, scriptwriting, and editing to deliver high-quality, engaging episodes tailored to listener interests.
Education
Bachelor - Philosophy, Political Science
James Madison University
VASkills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Point of sale operation
- Multitasking and organization
Leadership Involvements
JMU Pickleball Club — Secretary (08/23–Present)
Managed forms, rosters, scheduling, events, sponsorship outreach, and volunteer partnerships; helped raise $10,000+ for national tournaments; represented JMU in collegiate competitions. Additional service: coaching elementary students, Children’s Museum cleanups, homeless shelter support, tournament refereeing, and campus event staffing
Timeline
Server
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard
05.2025 - Current
Social Media Manager
Pickle For Pay
09.2024 - 04.2025
Host and Producer
Paper Thin Thoughts Podcast
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor - Philosophy, Political Science
James Madison University