Trent Merrell discusses his diverse career journey from a Resident Life Coordinator to becoming a professional Pickleball instructor. Trent shares insights on the skills he developed throughout his various roles, including event planning, career training, and data-driven decision-making, and how these experiences have shaped his current career and his goals for the future.
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Trent Merrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentbmerrell/
Grant Merrell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-merrell-mdiv-5334bb15b/
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▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
00:26 Trent Merrell's Career Journey
01:10 Resident Life Coordinator Experience
06:13 Transition to Goodwill
11:22 Promotions and Responsibilities at Goodwill
15:06 Moving to New Opportunities
26:35 Discovering Pickleball
33:04 Becoming a Pickleball Pro
37:54 Conclusion and Reflections