Karvin Jay Ortiz

Enthusiastic and dedicated high school student with strong communication and analytical skills. A hard-working individual, eager and curious to learn about the many aspects of engineering. A well-rounded competitive swimmer and accomplished school debater with a genuine passion for sports, travel, animals, and community service

• MS Microsoft Window Certificate (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Red Cross CPR & Lifeguard Certificate (including deep water)
• Water Safety Instructor Certificate

• Blue Mission Volunteer, Dominican Republic, August 2024: - helped build water tank to filter clean water for villagers with no access to water. - Worked trenching and building pipes as well as transporting them from the natural water source - Dug trenches and glued pipe together to connect the water source with the local community.
• Coach Assistant at 7 Tools Training Center, Orlando, FL, June 2023 -Led warm up and stretching activities to prepare player for practices. -Assisted the Head Coach in planning, organizing and administering all practice sessions - Assisted in maintaining, managing and updating equipment inventories.
• Plantation Aquatic Center, June 2020 to present: - Timer and Hospitality Helper, Plantation Aquatic Complex Provided accurate backup times for every event during the meet -Helped setup room, oversee food delivery, refilled drinks and snacks and clean up during swimming meets.

• Varsity Swimming Team, Pines Charter High School: - Supported the school swim’s program objectives through assistance and collaboration. - Qualified for FHSAA Regional & State Championship.
• Senior Group Swimmer, Plantation Swimming Team: - Attended a minimum of 8 practices per week and gym training session to maintain athletic performance - Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline during every practice - Qualified for Summer Senior Championship and Speedo Winter Championships.
• Competitive Swimmer, Azura Aquatic Swimming Club: - Participated in rigorous training sessions to enhance performance. - Worked with coaches and assistant coaches to constantly implement and improve new techniques.

• Junior Varsity & Varsity Speech & Debate Team: - Attended weekly practices, collaborated with the team to develop strategies and construct arguments in preparation for tournaments - Oversaw junior team practices, assisting with research and demonstrating how to present key evidences, plan objections, and respond to opposition. - Competed in multiple national-level tournaments, including qualified for Public Forum State Debate, placed in the Top 16 at the 2024 Sunrise Invitational, and earned a silver bid for the Tournament of Champions
• Engineering Club at Pines Charter Pembroke Pines High School

Ski, Golf, Basketball, Chess, Travel, Cooking, Dominos