Below is my resume for the EOD Warrior Foundation Scholarship opportunity. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity this scholarship offers. Thank you for reading!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chapter President - Student Advisory Board Member
National Quill and Scroll Honor Society
03.2023 - Current
Inducted into the NQASHS Chapter at Niceville High School
Elected President of NQASHS at Niceville High School
Elected as one of the 20 members on the National Student Advisory Board (SAB) for two consecutive years
Attended monthly meetings for SAB through Zoom calls
Assisted in the meeting plans for the Collaborative Project Team where students across the nation met online to collaborate on journalistic projects
Established bell ringers to aid students in engagement amongst journalistic media
Developed bell ringers to improve student engagement in journalistic media
Led the Scholastic Journalism Week project for SAB, which conducted a survey of 50 scholastic journalist students around the country
Obtained 100 reasons why scholastic journalism should be pursued, which was then published on the NQASHS website
Initiated toy drives for children at homeless shelters and at advocacy centers
Brought over 100+ toys for children during the Holiday season
Collaborated with the Okaloosa School District to announce Scholastic Journalism Week and acknowledge the county's scholastic journalists
Planned and brought together students for the 2024 Induction ceremony
Recruited guest speaker Christopher Saul from the Mid Bay News
Currently leading the Scholastic Journalism Week project for SAB again in collaboration with the Student Press Law Center Organization
Co-Editor
Niceville Eagle Echo
08.2021 - Current
Co-Editor of the Niceville Eagle Echo
Authored approximately 15 articles for the NHS Eagle Echo Newspaper
Attended weekly meetings
Created cover stories and photographed for the print edition
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact
Determined readiness of written pieces, made edits, and approved final versions for publication
Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements
Won 2nd Place Troy University J-Day Award for best news photo in the multimedia category
(2022)
Won 3rd Place Troy University J-Day Award for best feature writing in the multimedia category
(2022)
Eagle Echo staff won 15 other awards in categories at Troy University J-Day for three years of participation
Assisted in the distribution of papers to the students
Developed the Niceville Eagles Off Duty Podcast
Wrote, produced, promoted, and edited scripts and episodes
Released 3 episodes with the help of school staff, the student-body, and others in the community
Varsity Member
Niceville High School Forensics Team
08.2021 - 05.2023
Participated in Lincoln Douglas community debates
Wrote ten cases for debate competitions
Competed in FCDI debates
Created poems for the National Speech and Debate Association's Fun-Invite
Placed as a Quarter-Finalist in the National Speech and Debate Association's Florida State Lincoln Douglas competition
Provided non-varsity members with instruction and knowledge about Lincoln Douglas debate
Co-Founder
Queens for a Cause
10.2014 - Current
Company Overview: a non-profit centered around charity events for sick children
Founded the Queens for a Cause Organization, a non-profit centered around charity events for sick children
Supervised team duties related to charity events, which advocated for the physical and emotional well-being of children
Participated in fundraising events centered around health research institutions
Worked with Make-A-Wish participants
Endorsed celebrity blood drives at the Children's Hospital of Orange County
Organized and executed Operation Cookie Drop
Made 20 dozen cookies and got the barracks prepared for the return of the 1st Marine Division on Camp Pendleton from Afghanistan
Raised money every year for the Disney CHOC Walk
Established a platform for future pageant winners/enthusiasts to reach out to their community
A non-profit centered around charity events for sick children
Founder
Niceville High School Archery Club
08.2023 - Current
Founded and raised support for the creation of an Archery Club
Raised $2k in finances to purchase archery equipment
Wrote the club constitution and elected the Executive Board
Recruited a coach and new members
Developed a safety course for new archers to complete
Provided students with the opportunity of participating in a niche sport that introduced students to the outdoors
Led weekly practices to hone skills for members
Taught 20+ archers how to shoot a bow
Designed engaging practice activities, including shooting at balloons and themed challenges
President
Niceville High School Environmental Club
08.2022 - Current
President of the NHS Environmental Club
Hosted biweekly meetings
Raised money through candy grams, which included a kit that instructed the customers on how to plant a flower with seeds
Assisted in the planting of over 30 trees around Niceville, FL through Tree Plenish
Created environmental posters around the school to raise awareness
Participated in Club Fair activities to welcome new members
Helped in the cleaning of the school
Advocated for environmental awareness during Earth Day through social media publications and posters
Collaborated with the local community library to host an Earth Day event for children that included reading, making a bird house, and planting flowers
Initiated a Beautification Project and partnership with Save Our Cats and Kittens Shelter
Reached out to Henderson State Park, Alaqua Animal Rehabilitation Center, and the Emerald Coast Sea Turtle Conservation Center for community service opportunities
Collected soda tabs at NHS for donations to the Ronald McDonald House
Customer Service Representative
Thrills Arcade and Laser Tag & Moo La La
03.2022 - Current
400+ hours of work
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to store managers
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information
Processed and organized inventory
Assisted in the training of new employees
Worked in customer service at the ticket counter of Thrills Arcade and Laser Tag
Managed safety for the laser tag games
Prepared the Ice Cream Shop at Moo La La for openings
Served ice cream, sundaes, and shakes to families and children
Made waffle cones
Cleaned up the shop before and after shifts
Memorized the recipes for all of our products
Managed financial transactions of $50k+
Member
Key Club Organization
08.2021 - Current
70 hours of community service
Attended weekly club meetings
Assisted in Pal Soccer, a sports organization that prioritizes the inclusion of disabled peoples in athletics
Built bunk beds with Kiwanis for children in orphanages
Created bookmarks for elementary school children
Sold Christmas trees for the residents of Niceville, FL
Served pancakes with Kiwanis at community events
Ran a station at Ruckel Middle School for the Science Fair, in which we educated children on keeping the environment safe through means of recycling
Worked shifts at the Oktober Fest, a seasonal festival held by the Mid-Bay Rotary Club
Assisted children in need to select Christmas gifts at a Kiwanis-funded event
Supported the Niceville Autism Center's Awareness Run
Participated in beach cleanups
Executive Officer
National Honors Society
04.2023 - Current
Recognized for academic achievements and extracurricular activities
Inducted into the Niceville High School National Honor Society
Completed over 30 hours of community service
Attended monthly meetings
Prepared candy for families who cannot afford Halloween
Created Holiday Dinner Bags for families in need during the holidays
Assisted in cleaning and decorating local businesses (H&R Block)
Brought food for the club's international food night booth
Collaborated with the local library for a Christmas community service event
Volunteer Tutor
N/A
08.2021 - Current
Created study guides and materials for AP Courses: AP Human Geography, AP Environmental Science, AP World History, AP United States History, AP United States Government and Politics, etc
Developed online study materials for the SAT
Composed over seven course guides for students on Google Docs
Wrote 243 pages of educational materials
Education
High School -
Niceville High School
Niceville, FL
05.2025
Skills
Leadership
Multilingual
Journalism
Communication skills
Time management
Awards
Honoree of Anne T. Mitchell Academic Honors Award
AP Scholar with Distinction Award
AP National First-Generation Recognition Program
National Honors Society
National Society of High School Scholars
National Quill and Scroll Honors Society
Quarterfinalist in FL NSDA Lincoln Douglas Debate
Troy University J-Day Awards
Hall of Fame
Timeline
Founder
Niceville High School Archery Club
08.2023 - Current
Executive Officer
National Honors Society
04.2023 - Current
Chapter President - Student Advisory Board Member
National Quill and Scroll Honor Society
03.2023 - Current
President
Niceville High School Environmental Club
08.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Thrills Arcade and Laser Tag & Moo La La
03.2022 - Current
Co-Editor
Niceville Eagle Echo
08.2021 - Current
Varsity Member
Niceville High School Forensics Team
08.2021 - 05.2023
Member
Key Club Organization
08.2021 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
N/A
08.2021 - Current
Co-Founder
Queens for a Cause
10.2014 - Current
High School -
Niceville High School
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