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James Thurber

East Lansing,MI

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

LYSN Co President

LYSN (Lansing Youth Sports Network)
East Lansing, Michigan
09.2025 - Current
  • Assist with managing an organization that runs many different youth sports for underprivileged kids in the Lansing area
  • Coached a basketball team multiple days a week throughout a season
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules and managed team assignments effectively.

Head Lifeguard

City of Newton
Newton, Massachusetts
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed and oversaw a staff of up to twenty five lifeguards
  • Conducted regular safety drills and training sessions for staff and patrons.
  • Managed inventory of supplies used in aquatic facility operations.

Lifeguard

City of Newton
Newton, Massachusetts
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Overlooked hundreds of patrons every day at a lakefront, city-owned property
  • Taught swim lessons to children aged 6-13
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe swimming environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-2027

High School Diploma -

Newton North High School
Newton, MA
05-2023

Skills

  • Economic research
  • Team leadership
  • Event coordination
  • Volunteer management
  • Customer service
  • Some experience with EXCEL
  • Staff management
  • Statistacial analysis

Timeline

LYSN Co President

LYSN (Lansing Youth Sports Network)
09.2025 - Current

Head Lifeguard

City of Newton
05.2023 - 09.2024

Lifeguard

City of Newton
05.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

Newton North High School
James Thurber