Lauren Woodrell

While working for Convergent CrossFit, I ran two social media platforms, worked as new member outreach, planned events, and programmed classes. I had to learn to multitask and be extremely organized. It forced me to be quick, efficient, and reliable when it came to communicating with coworkers and potential clients. Through planning events and classes, I had to pay close attention to timetables and calendars. It taught me many professional skills in a nontraditional setting. Furthermore, working for Rappahannock Cellars, I have been able to work in a fast paced environment that requires a high level of professionalism. The management team at Rappahannock demands reliable workers who will always show up, be consistent, and give the high level of service they rely upon as a top Virginia winery. Both my time at Convergent CrossFit and at Rappahannock Cellars have shown me how good I am at convincing people to purchase what I am selling. It is not because I tell them they “need” this wine in their life or they “needed” our fitness program, it is because I help them imagine how it can enhance their life. In non–traditional settings, I have learned skills that would translate great into a multitude of occupational sectors.