Lacey Richards Email and Phone Number

Planned and organized group figure skating lessons for skaters ages 3-15 to help them develop and advance skillsAssisted in skating camp two summers; promoted safety and inclusion of campers

Assisted in training new employees in best practices and customer service skillsDemonstrated a strong work ethic and initiative, causing owner to delegate leadership responsibilitiesDeveloped collaboration skills; encouraged positive staff culture

Joined field officers during visits to the homes of children with progressing HIV and to community outreach events; contributed to conversations and meeting agendasPerformed assessments on clients using at-risk screening tools, compiled and assessed resultsEngaged in cross-cultural work: learned the political, social, and cultural systems in Uganda and worked through language barriers with clients and coworkersIdentified issues of risky behavior of adolescent clients; developed and led a behavior change session for them to address said issues

Instructed skaters ranging from age 3 through adulthood, guiding them in skating skills, techniques and codes of conductObtained sports safety certifications and skating affiliations, implemented learning through safe and professional coaching practices

Joined probation officers during home, school, and detention visits. Engaged juveniles in conversation about their history, current circumstances, and future goalsPerformed assessments on clients to determine risk factors and needsAssisted in documenting client information, and discussed current circumstances and potential interventions with clients and staff

Supervised a cabin of girls aged 7-16 through activities throughout the weekPromoted the health and safety of many campers each week; counseled campers through conflicts and strong emotionsExercised social work skills in cases of camper disclosures of abuse at home, made necessary reports

Greeted and assisted customers to maintain a welcoming environmentOperated computer systems and machinery to carry out tasks

Supervised a cabin of girls aged 7-13 through activities throughout the weekEncouraged safety and respect in campers both on and off the horse, mediated conflict