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KAYLIN CREEL

Huntersville,NC
KAYLIN CREEL

Summary

Youth development professional with strong experience in creating and implementing programs that foster growth and engagement in young people. Skilled in team collaboration, mentoring, and adapting to evolving program needs to ensure impactful outcomes. Known for reliable performance, strong communication, and ability to build meaningful connections with participants and colleagues alike. Prepared to drive positive change and support youth development initiatives effectively.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Norwich University Future Leaders Camp

Youth Program Specialist
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to enhance participant skills and interests.
  • Facilitated workshops and activities, promoting teamwork and leadership among participants.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to expand program reach and resources available to youth.
  • Monitored program effectiveness through feedback, adjusting content as needed for continuous improvement.
  • Trained and mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on youth development.
  • Evaluated participant progress, providing tailored support to meet individual developmental needs.
  • Built recruitment and retention plans to maintain full roster of program participants.
  • Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.

Wynfield Forest Dolphins

Assistant Swim Coach
05.2017 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Taught multiple ages and groups of swimmers while tailoring the swim practice to the skill level of each swimmer and helping them advance and improve in their swimming abilities in and out of a competition setting.
  • Supported coach with swim team of 65 students of all ages and skill levels.
  • Collaborated with head coach to bring success to swim team at a multitude of swim meets for multiple seasons.

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools

Water Safety Instructor
07.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Communicated with parents to discuss youth student progress and goals.
  • Instructed students in basic to advanced swimming skills and techniques while handling student situations using logic and mediation skills.
  • Promoted safe water practices and performed preventive action, emergent response and first-aid after acquiring and maintaining CPR and first-aid certification.

Dunkin' Donuts

Crew Member
09.2018 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Proficient in all parts of the job and am able to assist as a shift leader when necessary.
  • Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.

Charlotte Warehouse Sale

Sales Associate
06.2018 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.

Education

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Bachelor of Science from Biology/Pre-Med
08.2021 - 05.2025

University Overview

  • Dean's Scholarship Recipient
  • Walter Juckett Endowed Scholarship Recipient
  • Edward Wesneski Endowed Scholarship Recipient
  • Women's Varsity Swimming and Diving
  • Author of "Neural Stem Cells in Neuroregeneration: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential for Nuerological Diseases" in Senior Capstone Project that aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of NSC biology, its critical roles in health and disease, and the potential for stem cell-based therapies.

Lake Norman Charter
Huntersville, NC

High School Diploma
08.2017 - 06.2021

University Overview

  • Graduated in June 2021
  • Member of Varsity Swim and Dive
  • Continuing education in Biology at Norwich University

Skills

  • Youth development expertise
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Youth mentoring
  • Training delivery
  • Time management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Counseling techniques

Timeline

Youth Program Specialist

Norwich University Future Leaders Camp
06.2025 - Current

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science from Biology/Pre-Med
08.2021 - 05.2025

Water Safety Instructor

Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
07.2020 - 12.2020

Crew Member

Dunkin' Donuts
09.2018 - 07.2020

Sales Associate

Charlotte Warehouse Sale
06.2018 - 11.2019

Lake Norman Charter

High School Diploma
08.2017 - 06.2021

Assistant Swim Coach

Wynfield Forest Dolphins
05.2017 - 07.2021