Suriya Bowen

• Conceived educational platform, developed launch campaign and identified key partners to raise pediatric stroke awareness among parents, caregivers and adults.
• Led the strategic planning process to define platform goals and campaign, secured American Stroke Association as campaign partner and LA Parent as launch media partner.
• Built Stroke for Change website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Stroke for Change origin launch video garnered over 9K views and 120 likes in 3 days.

• Led group of 5-10 campers in fun and engaging activities while handling campers' interpersonal needs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and camp program execution.
• Oversaw 6 volunteers to ensure smooth camp experience for campers.
• Guided over 15 campers to and from camp learning areas and dining areas safely.
• Eagerly provided one-to-one attention to campers for special instruction, personal counseling and self-esteem-building activities.

Achieved Silver Award for Community Service Project benefitting Peter Zippi Memorial Fund in 2021

• Identified opportunity to provide "take home kits" for newly adopted cats and kittens.
• Brainstormed kit components, sourced materials, assembled cat beds and managed project on budget and on time.
• Delivered over 200 "take home" kits to Peter Zippi Memorial Fund.

Achieved Bronze Award for Community Service Project benefiting Opal Robinson Elementary School in 2018

• Planned, re-organized and repainted physical education shed.

• Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners, maintained a clean and safe environment and exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.