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Spencer Lamar

Spencer Lamar

Maquoketa,IA

Summary

Proven achiever with experience at YMCA of the Mississippi Valley, adept in emergency response and investigative reporting. Excelled in ensuring safety and enhancing user experiences through quick thinking and SEO optimization. Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and coordinate projects, significantly improving content reach and operational efficiency.

Dependable Referee builds sportsmanship among athletes. Active listener and complex problem-solver proficient in settling on-field disputes. Flexible professional willing to take initiative to protect the safety of players.

Resourceful team player with experience with common software applications and social media platforms. Well-versed in business organization and strategies for successfully modernizing workplaces. Skilled at project support with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving.

Skilled Journalist who can conceptualize and report on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

YMCA Lifeguard

YMCA of the Mississippi Valley
07.2023 - Current
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.

YMCA Youth Sports Official

YMCA of the Mississippi Valley
04.2021 - Current
  • Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
  • Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
  • Inspected sporting equipment for compliance with safety and event regulations.
  • Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
  • Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
  • Kept track of time and scores during games

Journalist Intern

Sycamore Media
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
  • Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.

UX Design Intern

Innovate 120
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maquoketa Community High School
Maquoketa, IA
05.2024

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Needs Assessment
  • Safety oversight
  • Swim Instruction
  • First Aid
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Quick Thinking
  • Physical Fitness
  • Stamina
  • Awareness to reactions
  • Player Supervision
  • Good Judgement
  • Investigative reporting
  • Deadline Management
  • Content Management Systems
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Script Writing
  • Research
  • Analytics
  • Scheduling
  • Presentations
  • Project Support
  • Meeting Coordination

Accomplishments

    I have received 10 scholarships that reach 26,000 dollars. They are as follows:

    Maquoketa Community Services Memorial Scholarship- $1,000

    Ilah Ray Portz Memorial Scholarship- $1,000

    Junky Garien Salvage Scholarship- $500

    Hixon Opportunity Award- $20,000

    Art & Laura Wendel Scholarship- $500

    Bill Flemming & Dennis Streets Scholarship- $1,000

    Tubbs Family Scholarship- $1,000

    Grace Tubbs Memorial Scholarship- $1,000

    Maquoketa Women's Club Scholarship- $500

    Fedelity Bank & Trust Scholarship- $500

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Red Cross Lifeguard Certified

Timeline

Journalist Intern

Sycamore Media
06.2024 - 08.2024

YMCA Lifeguard

YMCA of the Mississippi Valley
07.2023 - Current

UX Design Intern

Innovate 120
06.2023 - 07.2023

YMCA Youth Sports Official

YMCA of the Mississippi Valley
04.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Maquoketa Community High School

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