Summary
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Certification
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Education
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Lynessa Asplund

Student
Grand Junction,CO

Summary

Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Possess excellent communication skills, and a history of commitment to the community and obligations.

Work History

Volunteer

St. Mary's Hospital
1 2023 - Current
  • Customer service, patience, and critical thinking skills developed heading entrances
  • Communication and interpersonal skills gained by wheeling patients and providing empathy
  • Project management, adaptability, and organizational skills gained stocking and aiding the emergency department

Career Exploration

Medical Professionals
06.2024 - Current
  • Interviewed 5 doctors across specialties: Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease, Women's Health, and Family Medicine
  • Organized career exploration interviews to gain exposure to medical pathways as age regulations inhibit the ability to shadow physicians
  • Learned challenges each specialty faces and the motivations behind their career choices

Founder

NICU Care Packages
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses collaborate on developing care packages for NICU parents
  • Self-initiated project aimed at supporting parents during challenging times
  • Recognizing the importance of journaling as an outlet for parents, I decided to create care packages that included journals, original inspirational quotes, and a resource page with support lines

Co-Founder

Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Grew club membership over 200% in one year through targeted outreach and networking events
  • Payed off $3,000 of club debt in less than a year by creating a fair style lemonade business to fund the club and membership growth
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost club and lemonade awareness and student engagement

Student Government Vice President

Palisade High School
1 2022 - 04.2025
  • Collaboration, creativity, organization, time management, and communication are attributed to managing the council and events like prom
  • Enhanced student involvement by organizing events and initiatives that promoted a sense of community within the school

Speech & Debate Captain

Palisade High School
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Enhanced communication, public speaking, critical thinking, diverse perspectives, time management, leadership, organizational, and project management skills

Communication Officer

National Honor Society
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Communicate with teachers, students, peers, and the community to seek volunteer opportunities
  • Implemented new processes through team up that have led to a 60% increase in productivity

Student Advisory Board Senior Lead

Palisade High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Advocate student population by connecting with the superintendent and school board quarterly to address concerns and promote educational opportunities
  • Advocated for student rights, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for success
  • Collaborating with the school board to host a college information session for all students and families to enhance college support and readiness

Underclassmen Mentor

Palisade High School
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Adapted on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions to enhance engagement and connection
  • Provided guidance in the transition to high school to facilitate connections between all grades
  • Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication

Nanny

Kristan Wood
1 2022 - Current
  • Communication, time management, and adaptability have grown through communicating and scheduling with families
  • Adaptability, patience, and problem-solving developed through professionally working with children

Varsity Lacrosse Player

Grand Junction High School
02.2023 - 05.2025
  • Promoted the sport of lacrosse within the community by participating in outreach events and providing skill demonstrations to youth
  • Collaborated with coaches to set personal goals for skill development and track progress throughout the season
  • Maximized endurance levels by adhering to structured conditioning programs

Skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

Time Management

Leadership

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Project management

Patient

Collaboration

Community Service

Accomplishments

  • Masonic Junior of the Year
  • District Recognition for National Qualification for Speech and Debate
  • District Recognition for National Qualification for FCCLA
  • FCCLA National 9th Place Winner for Entrepreneurship
  • Volunteer Service Award
  • Academic All American Award
  • Honor Roll
  • Academic Excellence

Interests

Medical Field

Innovation and Technological Advancements

Medical Research

Inclusivity and Diversity

Public Speaking

Wellness/Outdoor Exploration

Certification

Baby Sitting Certification

Timeline

Student Advisory Board Senior Lead

Palisade High School
08.2024 - 05.2025

Career Exploration

Medical Professionals
06.2024 - Current

Founder

NICU Care Packages
11.2023 - Current

Underclassmen Mentor

Palisade High School
07.2023 - 05.2025

Varsity Lacrosse Player

Grand Junction High School
02.2023 - 05.2025

Communication Officer

National Honor Society
01.2023 - 04.2025

Co-Founder

Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America
08.2022 - 05.2025

Palisade High School
08.2021 - 05.2025

Speech & Debate Captain

Palisade High School
01.2021 - 06.2025

Baby Sitting Certification

06-2018

First Aid Certification

06-2018

AED/CPR Certification

06-2018

Volunteer

St. Mary's Hospital
1 2023 - Current

Student Government Vice President

Palisade High School
1 2022 - 04.2025

Nanny

Kristan Wood
1 2022 - Current

Education

Palisade High School
Palisade, CO
08.2021 - 05.2025
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