Samantha Blaykworth

Coaching a team of 6 young girls in coding, robot design, innovation, and presentation skills.

• Author recurring column “Tallahassee Hidden Gems,” spotlighting local businesses and cultural hubs.
• Engage readership through creative storytelling, research, and promotion of small businesses.

• Provide real-time crisis intervention and emotional support via text.
• Apply evidence-based de-escalation strategies to assess and respond to high-risk situations.
• Collaborate with a remote team to ensure safety protocols and referrals are met.

• Coordinate planning and execution of the Tallahassee Veterans Day Parade and Festival.
• Organize VetFest, including scheduling, vendor coordination, and volunteer management.

• Utilize GIS and geospatial databases to identify and map well locations for research and policy initiatives.
• Process, catalog, and prepare geological samples for state records and scientific study.
• Manage data entry and contribute to statewide groundwater monitoring efforts.

• Founded and managed a grassroots initiative spotlighting small businesses through themed monthly meetups.
• Built community engagement campaigns to encourage local economic support.
• Produced journalism and digital content to amplify underrepresented business owners.

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• Fulfilled orders for sterile equipment, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Promoted to Animal Care Technician after seven months due to strong performance.

• Organized and led physical training sessions for the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
• Developed leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills in high-pressure environments. Mentoring 16 individuals.