• Educating students through a week-long blended-learning class allows students to become familiar with the program content.• Leading CPR/AED and Lifeguard Blended Learning classes, elevating water safety standards and enhancing emergency response capabilities.• Evaluating of student progress and providing constructive feedback on skills that need to be improved.• Mentoring and guiding lifeguard trainees, significantly improving group performance and readiness for real-world scenarios.

• Empowered recovery journeys through NC Recovery Helpline, connecting individuals to statewide resources and offering compassionate case management support.• Educated callers on healthcare systems, offering insights into treatment options, insurance processes, and funding opportunities for informed decision-making.• Built trust with over 25 callers daily, employing active listening and influential communication to ensure client-centered support and positive outcomes.• Developed and implemented tailored resource strategies, adapting to diverse client needs and evolving substance abuse trends for more effective support.• Forged community partnerships as youth prevention ambassador for ABC Commission's Talk it Out! NC Program, enhancing substance abuse education initiatives.

• Instructed 2,500+ students aged 4-80, adapting Red Cross curriculum to diverse learning needs.• Boosted confidence in hesitant learners, fostering lasting connections with students and families.• Managed lesson schedules, ensuring optimal learning outcomes and clear communication.• Conducted nonstop lessons for over 6 hours daily to meet high demand and reduce

• Assists with Ph and chlorine water controls.• Supports large crowds at Lion's Water Adventure with capacity of 1200 patrons.• Maintains proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress support.• Maximizes customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.Reference: Josh Bass, josh.bass@ci.kinston.nc.us

• Spearheaded groundbreaking FeLV/FIV nonprofit in NC, driving 3,800 cat adoptions and $2.2M fundraisingin a 16-year period while forging strategic partnerships.• Developed impactful marketing materials, enhancing outreach and significantly boosting communityinvolvement in feline health education initiatives.• Mentored ECU work-study students, fostering skill development through hands-on experience inpromotional events and media engagements.• Orchestrated grant application process, ensuring meticulous accuracy to secure crucial funding fororganizational growth and sustainability.References: Donna Youraine, The Neal Foundation, donnay@ec.rr.comVanessa Vigue, IDEXX Laboratories, Vanessa.Vigue@gmail.comFran Cardin, Marley Fund Board Member, ladylowrider@hotmail.com