Desert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ
Tavin Powell
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Achievements
• Sophomore Class President
-Elected over two other candidates
- Four-year Student Council member
• Helped plan and organize school events, including ACT day treats
• Community Service Representative
• Acted as a liaison for student involvement in service opportunities
• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Scholarship Recipient
• 1 of 250 students selected nationwide
• Lived in Germany for 11 months with a host family
• Gained cultural knowledge and German language fluency
• Participated in school and local community activities
Education
Skills
- Contacted local food and drink vendors to coordinate supplies for school events (eg, Homecoming)
- Collaborated with teachers and students to plan activities and share ideas clearly
- Confident reaching out to others and helping lead group efforts
- Handled unexpected issues during event planning by developing solutions and backup plans
- Supported classmates in resolving project or group concerns
Communication
Problem Solving
- Organized school events weeks in advance with careful scheduling
- Always punctual and able to meet deadline
- Planned and helped run school events from start to finish
- Assigned roles, created layouts, and ensured smooth operations
- Designed materials and managed logistics for both school and community activities
Time Management
Event Planning
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Desert Ridge High School