Stories Behind the Wins

Dean’s List Student‑Athlete

Context: Balancing collegiate academics with the demands of athletics taught me discipline, time management, and resilience—traits I rely on as an entrepreneur.

My role: Full‑time student and student‑athlete meeting academic standards while training, traveling, and competing.

Challenge: Managing competing priorities and compressed schedules—especially during peak seasons and exam periods.

Skills applied: Time management, focus under pressure, planning, accountability.

Outcome: Sustained academic excellence while maintaining athletic responsibilities, reinforcing strong work ethic and reliability.

Founded Southern Mobile Detailing

Context: I started a mobile auto detailing business from scratch to learn the full stack of small‑business operations—marketing, sales, service delivery, and customer experience.

My role: Owner‑operator responsible for branding, paid social campaigns (Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram), booking, service execution, and follow‑up.

Challenge: Launching in a competitive local market with limited budget and no existing customer base.

Skills applied: Social media paid advertising, CRM basics, copy and creative testing, Ceramic Coating certification, customer service.

Outcome: Built a steady pipeline of paying customers and word‑of‑mouth referrals while establishing quality standards and reliable turnaround times.

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HOPE Scholarship Recipient

Context: Earning Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship recognizes consistent academic performance, helping offset tuition while I build my businesses.

My role: Committed student maintaining the academic criteria required to keep the scholarship in good standing.

Challenge: Sustaining performance through changing course loads and entrepreneurial responsibilities.

Skills applied: Goal setting, self‑discipline, prioritization, persistence.

Outcome: Reduced financial burden and increased focus on academics and business growth.