Samantha Maneri
Manchester,CT
Summary
Driven and results-oriented leader with a strong background in peer mentorship, community engagement, and strategic planning. Successfully enhanced freshman integration at Manchester High School as a Senior Link Leader, utilizing collaboration, communication, and leadership skills to foster a supportive and inclusive environment. Experienced in guiding and mentoring peers to strengthen team dynamics and morale. Passionate about community resilience, actively contributing to volunteer initiatives with Rebuild Manchester to assist low-income homeowners through critical home repairs and improvements. Proficient in data analysis and leadership principles, with a commitment to driving team success, positive outcomes, and meaningful community impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Link Leader
Manchester High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- As Link Leaders junior and senior high school students help incoming freshman transition to high school. We are trained to support students academically, socially, and emotionally, and to help freshman feel welcome and included in Manchester High School.
- Run orientation: Link Leaders help new students feel comfortable and excited about their new school.
- Mentor freshmen: Link Leaders are assigned small groups of freshmen to help with challenges and build relationships.
- Provide academic support: Link Leaders help freshmen with their classes and academic success.
- Plan social activities: Link Leaders help freshmen feel included by planning social events.
- Model positive behavior: Link Leaders act as role models for freshmen and other students.
Volunteer
Rebuild Manchester
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted low-income homeowners by making their homes warmer, safer, and more livable, supporting affordable homeownership and senior aging-in-place initiatives.
- Participated in home repairs, safety modifications, yard cleanups, and painting projects as part of a community-wide effort.
- Collaborated with volunteers and community members to rehabilitate homes for individuals with disabilities and older residents.
- Contributed to National Rebuilding Day, a large-scale annual event completing critical home improvements in a single day.
- Supported a nonprofit organization driven by volunteer efforts and donations, fostering a strong "neighbors helping neighbors" community spirit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2028
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, CT06-2024
Skills
- Peer mentoring
- Assertiveness
- Collaboration
- Role modeling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Strong work ethic
- Data collection and organization
- Data analysis
- Interpreting results
- Research planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Scientific writing
Timeline
Senior Link Leader
Manchester High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Rebuild Manchester
04.2019 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
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