Ashley Fainer
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SAAC Member
American University Athletics
Washington, DC
07.2024 - Current
- I was nominated by my teammates and coaches to serve as a representative for Cheerleading on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
- I work to enhance the student-athlete experience at American University
- Promote mental health initiatives among athletes, including organizing events, such as mental health awareness week
- Promote bonding across sports teams to foster a sense of support and sportsman ship
- Organize community service efforts, including Youth Sports Day
- Celebrate culture during sporting events, organizing Hispanic/Latino night and Pride night for several sports teams
- Promote the mission of SAAC across American University campus
Cheer Captain
American University Spirit Program
Washington, DC
07.2024 - Current
- I serve as a leader during practices by leading stretches, workouts, warmups, and cooldowns
- Check in on teammates to ensure their timely and prepared arrival and send reminders when needed
- Coordinate set up and clean up of equipment
- Carry out AU Cheer Team traditions, including giving speeches at Banquets and coordinating gifts from team for special events
- Serve as a resource for the team, by helping teammates review game day material and available to answer any questions
- Coordinate team bonding
- Foster positive team culture and morale
- Serve as a resource for coaching staff by acting as a liaison to the team
- Serve as leader at basketbal games by calling sideline cheers and dances
- Keep track of game day script and knowing programming for each timeout at basketball games
Gymnastics Coach
Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy
North Bethesda , MD
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular evaluations to assess athlete progress.
- Create a safe and supportive environment for athletes to practice
- Curate lesson plans
- Instruct gymnast on proper techniques, safety measures and rules of the sport.
- Train new staff on spotting technique
- Keep track of attendance of the athletes
- Preform cleaning tasks before closing after each shift
Gymnastics Coach
All Stars Gymnastics
Levittown, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed comprehensive training program for high school gymnastics team to enhance strength, conditioning and skill drills.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
Volunteer
Polonia Of Long Island
Lindenhurst, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Fundraised for organizations and causes in need, including children in Afghanistan and Ukraine
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
Long Island, NY
06.2019 - Current
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Cheerleading Coach
Model Secondary School For The Deaf (MSSD)
Washington, DC
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Prepared deaf and hard-of-hearing cheerleaders for games and competition by implementing nonverbal commands in the teaching process.
- Taught and demonstrated new skills to the athletes.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Accommodated the athletes by coming up with new strategies for communicating non-verbally in the midst of preforming skills
Caterer
Whose Catering
Uniondale, NY
05.2023 - 07.2024
- I worked in the front of the house dining room at the Nassau Coliseum, serving food to the production workers of Madonna's tour.
- My responsibilities included ensuring the dining room was clean and organized at all times, preparing pastries, refilling hot plates of food, writing out menu and menu cards, and ensuring the efficiency of the kitchen staff.
Fundraiser
St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Washington , DC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Raised $250 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
- participated in a 5k to raise awareness for children's medial research
Staff Worker
Varsity Spirit
Washington, DC
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Assisted with allocating tickets and wrist bands to the parents of athletes and coaches
- Evaluated coaches needs and feedback and resolved their issues surrounding the competition
- Provided directional assistance
- Set up and cleaned up the signs and decorations for the competition.
Tutor
St. John The Baptists Diocesan High School
West Islip, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Education
No Degree - Political Science
American University
Washington, DC04.2026
Justice, Law, And Criminology
American University
Washington DC04-2026
Skills
- Active Listening
- Leadership
- Raising Funds
- Team Support
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Team building
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- The American University Cheerleading earned one of just five "Go Be Great" awards at College Nationals, which recognizes college teams for their community service
- I earned the "Spirit Award" at the American University Spirit Program award banquet, which was voted on by my teammates. This award was given to the teammate whose consistent and unwavering positivity and genuine enthusiasm for practices, games, performances, and team events contributed the most to the team this season.
Timeline
SAAC Member
American University Athletics
07.2024 - Current
Cheer Captain
American University Spirit Program
07.2024 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Dominique Dawes Gymnastics Academy
10.2023 - Current
Caterer
Whose Catering
05.2023 - 07.2024
Staff Worker
Varsity Spirit
02.2023 - 02.2023
Cheerleading Coach
Model Secondary School For The Deaf (MSSD)
11.2022 - 12.2024
Fundraiser
St. Jude's Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
Tutor
St. John The Baptists Diocesan High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Gymnastics Coach
All Stars Gymnastics
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Polonia Of Long Island
05.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
06.2019 - Current
No Degree - Political Science
American University
Justice, Law, And Criminology
American University
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