Lauren Ortiz
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable, with a proven track record of achievements in diverse roles from Captain of the Vasity Soccer Team to Musician at Friend's Band to Intern at Decks and Plus LLC. Has lived overseas for 6 years in Jordan and Guatemala, learning cultural sensitivity and flexibility. Demonstrated exceptional bilingual communication and multitasking abilities, leading to admirable resilience and adaptability to changing contexts and cultural environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Band
Friends Musical Band and School Concerts
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Recruited musicians and formed a well-balanced four-member band.
- Selected music and achieved balance of musical styles on program.
- Played various instruments professionally, including guitar, bass, drums, and voice.
- Self-motivated, worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Planned and led delivery of 3 live performances.
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
Church Volunteer
Home Bible Youth Group
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Hosted group of young boys and girls at home.
- Led icebreaker activities, group discussions and prepared and delivered snacks.
- Delivered key activities such as prayer petitions, vision statement declaration, and offering gathering.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities at home to serve program needs.
- Assisted with planning and delivery of special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Varsity Soccer Player and Team Captain
Colegio Interamericano of Guatemala
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Led the Varsity Soccer team as Captain (Quarter 4 of Junior year).
- Served as central midfielder and reserve defense and goalkeeper positions.
- Engaged as a starting player during interschool competitions.
- Competed in multiple tournaments championships including during the central america soccer tournament AASCA in Honduras (February 2023).
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among all players.
Community Service
Hogar Miguel Magone Children's Orphanage
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Volunteered to serve orphan or foster care children between the ages of 5-17 years.
- Entertained the children through fun activities that helped them build teamwork skills.
- Prepared and delivered snacks to the children as well as donated stuffed animals.
- Enhanced engagement and communication strategies with the children through games and play.
Intern
Decks and Plus LLC
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members in deck building operations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation and supply availability.
- Observed operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Volunteer Podcast Club
Earl B. Wood Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Served 100+ hours of volunteering work in script writing, preparation, organization, recording, editing and delivery of podcast messages.
- Coordinated closely with lead teacher, including recruiting 5 new members of the team.
- Self-motivated, skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Achieved the highest number of complete podcasts recorded in a given year.
Education
Colegio Interamericano of Guatemala
Guatemala City, GuatemalaRockville High School
Rockville, MarylandInternational Community School (ICS)
Amman, JordanHigh School Diploma -
Lambert High School
Suwanee, Georgia05-2025
Skills
- Guitar, Bass and Drums proficiency
- Varsity Soccer
- Podcast studio recording experience
- Live Band Performances
- Team Management and Game strategy
- Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
3 live band performances (2023-24)
Varsity Soccer International Competition (2023)
Lived in 3 countries and attended 7 different schools
Awards
2021 U.S. Presidents Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
2021 National Junior Honor Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Service
Hogar Miguel Magone Children's Orphanage
11.2023 - 11.2023
Band
Friends Musical Band and School Concerts
08.2023 - 06.2024
Church Volunteer
Home Bible Youth Group
07.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
Decks and Plus LLC
06.2023 - 07.2023
Varsity Soccer Player and Team Captain
Colegio Interamericano of Guatemala
08.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer Podcast Club
Earl B. Wood Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Colegio Interamericano of Guatemala
Rockville High School
International Community School (ICS)
High School Diploma -
Lambert High School
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