Mya Ballard
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
Girls With Kinks
02.2018 - Current
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to secure favorable terms of service.
- Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and grow the customer base.
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Associated Student Body Vice president
Vanden High School
08.2021 - Current
- Met with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year.
- Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures.
- Welcomed students and families during school events and distributed necessary event information.
- Served as class spokesperson, liaising between students, parents and school administrators.
- Fostered community within school by coordinating various social events for both students and parents.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
National Honors Society
Vanden High School
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term Club objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Established innovative policies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with strategic partners.
Delta Sorority member
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter
10.2022 - Current
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Identified topics of interest for club, researched and invites speakers, and coordinated presentations.
All-Star Cheerleading Coach
Coa Way
06.2022 - Current
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Provided camps to teach basis skills for teams.
- Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of 170 cheerleaders per camp.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Cheerleading Captain
COA Elite
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
- Kept uniform clean, neat and well-maintained to present positive, professional image of COA Elite and team.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Monitored competitor activities to assess strategies and gain advantages in future matches.
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
High School/ Competitive Cheerleader
Vanden High School
05.2022 - Current
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
- Choreographed new and creative dance routines for 47 cheerleaders to perform at games and competitive events.
- Entertained fans and crowd participation during games and at personal appearances by performing stunts and choreographed routines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Competitive Cheerleader
Vanden High School
08.2022 - Current
- Attended all practices on time keeping teammates accountable for being present.
- Practicing up to 7 hours a week to prepare for upcoming competitions.
- Worked outside of practices to keep up my flexibility, tumbling and skill
- Adapted quickly of any changes made to the routine.
Black Student Union
Vanden High School
08.2021 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Volunteer
Alzheimer's Association
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
Volunteer
Fairfield Food Bank
- Assisted with programs such as cheer and clubs.
- Used strong communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Gave back to our community around us by bagging different fruits and vegetables.
Babysitter
Family And Neighbors
08.2021 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
Tutor
Family And Friends
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Education
Vanden High School
Fairfield06.2025
Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Operations Support
- Food Distribution
- Event Setup
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising
- Decision Making
- Positive Attitude
- Delegation Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Practice Schedules
- Flexibility Training
Accomplishments
- Achieved winning one of the biggest competitions in all start cheer by working together with my team on accuracy and efficiency.
- Being chosen as a national society of high school scholars because of my academic hard work.
- Maintaining no lower than a 3.5 GPA all throughout high school.
- Had the opportunity to be on all star cheer teams, high school cheer teams and to be a coach.
Interest
- Cooking/Baking
- Mathematics
- Traveling
Timeline
National Honors Society
Vanden High School
09.2023 - Current
Delta Sorority member
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Alzheimer's Association
09.2022 - 09.2022
Competitive Cheerleader
Vanden High School
08.2022 - Current
Tutor
Family And Friends
08.2022 - Current
All-Star Cheerleading Coach
Coa Way
06.2022 - Current
High School/ Competitive Cheerleader
Vanden High School
05.2022 - Current
Associated Student Body Vice president
Vanden High School
08.2021 - Current
Black Student Union
Vanden High School
08.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Family And Neighbors
08.2021 - Current
Cheerleading Captain
COA Elite
06.2018 - 05.2022
Small Business Co-Owner
Girls With Kinks
02.2018 - Current
Vanden High School
Volunteer
Fairfield Food Bank
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