Ashton Black
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Full-Time Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
January 2024 – May 2025
Leadership Roles:
- District Leader (MTC): Supervised and mentored 7 missionaries, organizing daily meetings, teaching doctrine, and fostering unity to ensure preparation for field service.
- Zone Leader (Salt Lake City South Mission): Led a zone of 20+ missionaries, teaching and coordinating at district councils and zone conferences while delivering motivational trainings to inspire and help the missionaries.
Service Experience:
Piano Volunteer – University of Utah Hospital, South Jordan
- Provided therapeutic music for patients, families, and staff, enhancing emotional well-being in a hospital setting.
Volunteer – University of Utah Hospital, Redwood
- Assisted refugees and underprivileged individuals with medical documentation, appointment scheduling, and navigating healthcare systems.
Volunteer Interpreter & Lab Assistant – Hope Clinic
- Interpreted Spanish for patients, ensuring clear communication with medical staff.
- Managed lab operations, including test ordering, documentation, and sample processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Unified Partner & Coach – Special Olympics, Salt Lake City Stars
- Actively participated as a unified partner in bowling, golf, basketball, and Top Golf, promoting inclusion and teamwork for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
- Worked closely with special needs youth, building strong, trusting relationships and adapting coaching techniques to their individual needs.
- Coached youth basketball, fostering skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship while ensuring a positive, supportive environment for athletes.
Ordinance Worker – Jordan River Temple
- Assisted with temple ordinances, supporting a reverent and welcoming environment for patrons.
Teaching – Spanish-Speaking Missionary Area
- Teamed with the local Spanish-speaking missionaries to teach the gospel to Spanish-speaking individuals and families.
- Delivered lessons and spiritual guidance, fostering meaningful connections with the local community.
- Enhanced Spanish communication skills through teaching.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursa, Sandstone
American Fork, Utah
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered compassionate and personalized care to 10+ patients daily, assisting with ADLs such as bathing, feeding, and mobility.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, reporting abnormalities to the nursing team to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs and deliver high-quality care.
- Adhered to strict infection control and safety protocols, contributing to a clean and secure healthcare environment.
Swim Instructor
Backyard Swim School
South Jordan
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Instructed swim lessons for 15+ students each day, ranging in age from 3 to 60, while ensuring safety and skill progression.
- Developed customized lesson plans for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers, leading to a 90% improvement in swim proficiency among students.
- Certified in CPR, First Aid, and lifeguarding, ensuring rapid and effective response to emergency situations.
- Enforced pool safety guidelines, resulting in zero accidents during instructional sessions.
- Built strong connections with students and parents, earning consistent positive feedback and repeat enrollments.
Piano Teacher
Marie Harris
Murray, Utah
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted lead instructor in teaching piano lessons to 15+ students weekly, tailoring guidance to individual learning styles and skill levels.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to students to improve technique, master scales, and build confidence in sight-reading and performance.
- Prepared teaching materials and maintained lesson schedules, ensuring smooth and organized lesson delivery.
- Evaluated student progress and provided detailed feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students and parents, enhancing engagement and retention within the program.
- Supported students in recital preparation, ensuring readiness and confidence for live performances.
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
South Jordan, UT
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided high-quality swim instruction to 10+ students per day, utilizing Life Time Swim curriculum to teach water safety and stroke techniques.
- Ensured member satisfaction by maintaining open communication with parents, providing progress updates, and customizing lessons to meet individual needs.
- Monitored pool safety and enforced Life Time's rules and guidelines, resulting in zero incidents during instructional sessions.
- Assisted in planning and executing Life Time Swim events.
- Maintained certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding, consistently demonstrating readiness to handle emergencies.
Lifeguard, Supervisor
Lifetime Fitness Center
South Jordan, UT
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised up to 50+ patrons during peak hours, ensuring their safety by enforcing rules and monitoring for potential hazards.
- Responded to emergencies with speed and precision, performing water rescues, administering CPR, and providing First Aid as required.
- Conducted daily pool inspections, including water chemical testing, to maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
- Enforced pool rules and regulations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting patrons with inquiries, maintaining a friendly environment, and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bingham High School
South Jordan, UT06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSome College (No Degree) -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTCCNA
Salt Lake City, UTRed Cross
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Spanish proficiency
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Cross-cultural communication
- Community service and engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Time management and organizational skills
- Goal setting and achievement
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Empathy and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nursa, Sandstone
05.2023 - 12.2023
Piano Teacher
Marie Harris
09.2022 - 06.2023
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2021 - 09.2022
Lifeguard, Supervisor
Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2021 - 08.2022
Swim Instructor
Backyard Swim School
06.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Bingham High School
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Brigham Young University
Some College (No Degree) -
Salt Lake Community College
CCNA
Red Cross