Hobbies and interests
Soccer
Reading
Music
Politics
I read books multiple times per week
Jackson Guinn
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My passion is supporting people to get the most out of themselves, and as such I will be majoring in Business Management with the goal of leading the Organization Development function for a large company. I am Type 1 Diabetic and have spent many hours mentoring newly diagnosed children and teens, providing strategies for managing the disease both medically and psychologically. I use my own personal experience to make them understand and believe that, despite the challenges, the disease does not have to prevent them from achieving their own dreams and being their best self. The satisfaction I personally have obtained from this is what led me to make the decision to use this skill professionally.
Education
West Florence High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Management
Dream career goals:
Executive Leadership
Licensed Referee
United States Soccer Federation2016 – 20193 yearsLead Host, Server, Acting Manager
King Jefe Taco and Sushi Bar2020 – Present4 years
Sports
Track & Field
Club2010 – 20133 years
Awards
- SC State Champion-Thriathlon, City Long Jump and High Jump Champion
Lacrosse
Club2014 – 20151 year
Football
Intramural2009 – 20134 years
Awards
- Team MVP
Soccer
Club2014 – Present10 years
Awards
- Team Captain
Research
Social Sciences, General
AP — Individual Researcher2020 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Parking Lot Mission — Volunteer2018 – 2019Advocacy
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — Mentor, Youth Walk Chair, Fundraiser2009 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Freddie L Brown Sr. Scholarship
If you were to ask my friends and family to describe me, my sense of humor would be
the first thing they mention. I use it to make connections, allow others to feel more comfortable,
and alleviate conflict or awkwardness. One instance that comes to mind dates back to
December of 2020, when I was working at a local restaurant during a spike of COVID 19 cases
during the ongoing pandemic. Because of the circumstances, we were strictly enforcing masks
and social distancing. Most customers were understanding of the requirements and longer wait
times, but on occasion we would encounter that one party who would become outraged by this
and decide to take it out on whichever 14-17 year old host who happened to greet them at the
door. I had become pretty skilled at talking down these angry, grown men who were almost
driven to tears over a mask policy, but in this one case, the “gentle”man proved to be more
difficult to talk to than most. He asked to speak to the manager, of course, so I told him I would
be right back. I remembered that the manager on duty had left to go to the local bar, which he
often did, leaving either me or another coworker in charge. Knowing this, I turned my back to the
man, waited a moment, and then turned back around and introduced myself as the manager. I
expected to be called another salty word by the customer, but believe it or not, the man
chuckled and let his guard down. I was then able to reason with him, and he finally agreed to
the requirements for entry. I was then able to seat him at a table to be served.