Rick Cocivera

Certified Beach Lifeguard with many years of experience protecting people at beaches and pools in public and private settings. Focused, alert public servant with proven success at implementing accident-prevention measures and saving lives. Dedicated to acting quickly and efficiently to resolve life-threatening situations.

• National Honors Society
• Accounting Club, Co-President-HS
• Accounting Club, Secretary/Treasurer-HS
• Accounting Club, Vice-President-HS
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
• Ski Team, Captain-HS

• YES: Youth Enrichment Services Ski Gear Donation Drive, Spring 2023, 30+, Event organizer with a passion for community outreach and winter sports. Successfully spearheaded a town-wide snow gear charity event, using resources and rallying local residents to donate winter sports equipment. Established a valuable partnership with local organization YES (Youth Enrichment Services) to maximize impact while coordinating the donation of the gear to underprivileged skiers and snowboarders in Inner-City Boston.
• Beach Clean Ups, Wellfleet, MA, 05/01/20, 20+
• Lacrosse Coach, Westwood High-School, Westwood Youth Lacrosse, Fall 2021, 20, Co-coached 3rd-4th grade boys fall lacrosse team. Implemented a pre-designed training program that focused on improving lacrosse techniques and encouraged teamwork, organized and facilitated drills.
• Haiti Refugee Fundraiser, St. Margaret Mary Church, 12/01/21, 10, Organized and facilitated a fundraiser that collected winter coats and winter gear for Haitian refugees. Volunteered at my local parish at a fundraiser event in honor of the Haitian refugees.

Accounting Club, 11-12, Co-President, Founding leader, recruited and increased membership, coordinated and presented at monthly meetings, organized and facilitated experienced guest speakers, and collaborated with fellow club officers, advisors, and students. Legislative Council, 11-12, Creates legislation and provides recommendations involving matters of concern to the Westwood community, oversees the WHS constitution and handbook. Science Team, 10-12, Member, Attend planning meetings for future competitions. Review competition content. UNICEF Club, 9, Member, Assisting with fundraising efforts. Fundraisers included selling awareness bracelets and candy sales. Efforts hampered by covid restrictions.