Community service
Zachary Smith
High School Senior
Carrollton
Summary
As a dynamic leader with a track record of enhancing team performance and community involvement, I revitalized the International Business Academy's student body and significantly increased DECA's win rates. My expertise in organizational leadership and process improvement, coupled with my ability to build strong relationships, has consistently driven success across various leadership roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Founder
International Business Academy, Board of Trustees
12.2023 - Current
- Created partnership program for local business and elected officials to provide resources and internships to International Business Academy 's students
- Provided internships for 12+ students in local and regional businesses.
- Created program where freshman can improve networking and public speaking skills by partnering with local chamber of commerce and having students give a elevator pitch to business representatives.
- Maintained relationships with 20+ members via email newsletters.
President, Student Body
International Business Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw day to day activities of a business accelerate program with 450+ students.
- Reorganized the program after years of lackluster student leaders leading to a higher involvement of students and faculty.
- Improved community outreach increasing community service by 3 hours per student.
- Planned and hosted many social events that got incoming students interested in the program.
- Represented organization district conferences and events.
Varsity Team Captain
Swim Team
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing new training styles.
- Ensured teams success outside of the pool by encouraging studying for classes and taking standardized tests early on.
- Set clear expectations for each member''s roles and responsibilities, leading to improved accountability across the board.
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
- led the team to several invitational event in the most competitive region in the state.
President
National Honor Society, NHS
05.2024 - Current
- managed community involvement of 120+ members.
- Used Chamber of commerce relationships to provide more service opportunities(50+ hours).
- Managed fundraising events and increased community involvement.
- Represented the organization at school assemblies and events.
Vice President
DECA
05.2024 - Current
- reshaped the tryout process of the DECA team to improve district and state win rates.
- founded and managed the after school tutoring for DECA competitors to ensure everyone was eligible to compete.
- Managed the relations for our sponsor: AT&T and secured multiple guest speakers
- State semi finalist in 2023 for accounting applications
Secretary
Interact Club
05.2023 - Current
- Managed relations with community leaders to ensure our club was helping the community in the best way it can
- managed the quarterly newsletter to the Superintendent, discussing our clubs achievements.
- Planned club recruiting events and socials.
Lifeguard
CFBISD
05.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Intern Bookkeeper
Hooks & Gems LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Leadership Team Building
Accomplishments
- 3.9 GPA
- 11 AP and duel credit courses
- Swim team MVP x3
- 4 year varsity swimmer
- 4 year regional swim qualifier
- 2x academic all state (swim)
- TISCA Champion in distance swimming
- RYLA Scholarship recipient
- DECA district champion in Accounting
- IBA Commitment award
- Ap Scholar with distinction
Certification
QuickBooks online, accounting proficiency
Interests
Swimming
Biking and hiking
Timeline
Volunteer income tax assistance certification
10-2024
Intern Bookkeeper
Hooks & Gems LLC
06.2024 - Current
President
National Honor Society, NHS
05.2024 - Current
Vice President
DECA
05.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
CFBISD
05.2024 - Current
First Aid/CPR Certified
03-2024
American red cross Lifeguard certification
03-2024
QuickBooks online, accounting proficiency
01-2024
Founder
International Business Academy, Board of Trustees
12.2023 - Current
President, Student Body
International Business Academy
08.2023 - Current
Secretary
Interact Club
05.2023 - Current
Varsity Team Captain
Swim Team
06.2021 - Current
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