Summary
Work History
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Interests
Certification
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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

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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