Gracie Okvist
Newport Beach
Summary
I’m a motivated, enthusiastic, and dependable high school student with strong leadership experience as a youth cheer coach and a dedicated volunteer in both community and church programs. I’m passionate about creating positive experiences for others and bring strong skills in communication, organization, and team leadership. I’m known for being reliable, approachable, and energetic, I have a genuine love for connecting with people and am excited to bring my people skills and can-do attitude to a customer-focused sales associate role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
08.2024 - Current
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
- Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Facilitated small group discussions to foster deeper understanding of religious texts.
- Supported Sunday school programming by developing creative lesson plans that engaged children in age-appropriate learning activities.
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Newport Harbor High School
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in coordinating competitions and showcases, showcasing the talents of our cheer squad to a wider audience.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Boosted squad morale and performance with consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Promoted a culture of sportsmanship and camaraderie among squad members by celebrating individual achievements and fostering team unity.
- Provided constructive feedback to individual athletes, enabling them to refine their techniques and improve overall performance.
- Supported athletes in developing their skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to design innovative cheer programs, resulting in increased team success.
- Enhanced team spirit by implementing engaging and motivational cheer routines.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive environment for all team members, fostering strong bonds within the group.
Education
Junior In High School, Class Of 2026 -
Newport Harbor High School
Newport Beach, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Childcare experience
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent communication
- Youth ministry support
- Time management
- Team building
- Activity planning and leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Punctual and dependable
Timeline
Cheer Coach Volunteer
Newport Harbor High School
10.2024 - 04.2025
Church Volunteer
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
08.2024 - Current
Junior In High School, Class Of 2026 -
Newport Harbor High School
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