Sydney Aiken
Lifetime Fitness
Apex,NC
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Driven honors student and senior captain of the University of Mary Washington Volleyball Team with proven leadership and teamwork skills. Experience in balancing rigorous academics with athletics enhances ability to support others under pressure and communicate effectively. Committed to leveraging these strengths in clinical psychology and assessment roles.
Work History
College Hospital Volunteer
2 Months- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Spent time in the Mother/Baby unit, helping new mothers
- Discharged new mothers from the hospital and tended to any needs of theirs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospital visits.
- Organized and maintained supplies, as well as discharge packets for the patients.
Student Volunteer
2 Months- Advocated for mental health awareness at the Spotsylvania National Night Out event by representing MHA of Fredericksburg and connecting community members with available mental health resources.
- Provided support to individuals seeking guidance on mental health issues.
- Assisted in organizing events promoting mental wellness resources and support services.
- Collaborated with team members to develop outreach materials for community engagement.
Seasonal Retail Stylist
1 Year 9 Months- Provide personalized fashion advice and excellent customer service to Kendra Scott shoppers
- Build customer relationships to build brand loyalty
- Assist with stocking inventory and general upkeep of the store
Volleyball Coach
2 Years 10 Months- Teach fundamental skills to help young athletes grow comfortable and confident in the sport of volleyball
- Developed training programs to enhance player performance and teamwork skills.
- Conducted skill assessments to tailor coaching strategies for individual athletes.
- Serve as a mentor to girls who wish to grow in the game
- Helped lead the 14s team to a National Bid
- Experience coaching young athletes ages 10-15 years old
Lifeguard
3 Years 8 Months- Ensure the safety of all club members while in and around the pool areas
- Responsible for assisting in the training of new lifeguards
- Maintain Lifeguard, CPR, and AED Certifications
Swim Coach
4 Years 3 Months- Assist 6 and under swimmers learn the strokes and rules associated with a swim meet
- Facilitate practices and provide feedback to swimmers
- Assist fellow coaches to ensure swim meets run properly
- Create a fun environment and team spirit for swimmers and their families
Lifeguard
1 Year 8 Months- Ensure safety of pool members while in and around pool areas
- Perform duties necessary to open and close the pool
- Test chemicals and vacuum pool
- Clean bathrooms and keep pool area clean and pleasant for members
Education
High School
- Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
- GPA: 4.3 GPA
- Completed AP course in Psychology
- Completed AP course in Environmental Science
- Completed AP course in U.S. History
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business
- UMW Athletic Honor Roll
- Captain NCAA Division III Volleyball Team
- Psychology GPA: 3.61
- Awarded 2025-2026 C2C All-Academic Team
- President's List Spring 2026
- Dean's List Fall 2024-2025, Spring 2024-25
- Student Athlete Advisory Council DEI 2025 Volleyball Team Representitive
- Patricia Boise Kemp '69 Scholarship Recipient
- Juliette Breffort Blessing Scholarship for French Study Recipient
- Study Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France
Skills
Service-oriented
Client relations
Self-motivated
Patient advocacy
Interpersonal communication
Empathetic approach
Patient Care Techniques
Research and Analysis
SPSS
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- AED Certified
- Lifeguard Certification, Lifetime Fitness - 2023-Present
Timeline
College Hospital Volunteer
Mary Washington Hospital
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Student Volunteer
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Seasonal Retail Stylist
Kendra Scott
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Volleyball Coach
540 Volleyball
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Lifeguard
Lifetime Fitness
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Swim Coach
Olive Chapel Otters
05.2020 - 08.2024Read More
Lifeguard
AMG
05.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Cardinal Gibbons
High School
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University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Science from Psychology, Business
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Relevant Courses
- Introductory Psychology
- Statistics for Psychology
- Research Methods
- Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Sensation and Perception
- Psychology of Personality