- Reading books and working on my own creative writing projects
- Baking and experimenting with recipes to create delicious baked goods that I can share with friends, families, and acquaintances
- Swimming, running, and muscle building
Alyssa Lyng
New York,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers that would allow them to stay engaged and interested throughout the day.
- Participated in cooperative teamwork with other counselors to ensure a class of 15 students experience smooth transitions between pre-planned activities, by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns, as well as resolving conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Food Pantry Student Volunteer
UA3 and Coffee Club
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Worked in tandem with 10 or more volunteers to maintain efficiency during food distribution
- Maintained organized and peaceful lines during crowd control duty for a few hundred people
- Prepared registration documents and completed data entry for the food pantries receipts
- Ensured clear communication with onsite supervisors, fellow volunteers, and pantry customers in both English and Mandarin
- Mediated and delivered solutions for conflicts between pantry customers
Youth Ambassador
New York Road Runners NYRR
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed leadership skills in participants through team-building exercises and group projects.
- Trained in a 6-Week Public Speaking Course
- Worked as an announcer at the New York Times Kids Race
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College
New York, NY06-2028
High School Diploma -
New Explorations Into Science Technology And Math
New York, NY06-2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Positive engagement
- Team leadership
- Effective interpersonal and written communication
- Relationship building
Interests
Timeline
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Food Pantry Student Volunteer
UA3 and Coffee Club
06.2022 - 06.2024
Youth Ambassador
New York Road Runners NYRR
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Hunter College
High School Diploma -
New Explorations Into Science Technology And Math