Alicia Riga
Waxhaw
Summary
Driven by a passion for community service and leadership, I co-founded the Changing Lives Together Foundation club at Charlotte Catholic High School, demonstrating team leadership and social media management skills. Additionally, my experience at Saint Matthew Catholic Church and as a competitive dancer showcases my adaptability and commitment to excellence. Skilled in engaging diverse groups, I excel in team leadership and clear communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Changing Lives Together Foundation
02.2022 - Current
- Co-Founder and President of the Changing Lives Together Foundation at Charlotte Catholic High School, recruited over 120 members with a focus on providing academic support/funding to students with life-altering medical conditions
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors/volunteers to provide fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Helped coordinate volunteer opportunities for various service projects.
- Organized and led monthly meetings for Changing Lives Together Foundation club.
- Organized special activities, and events for existing club members, including service projects, fundraising opportunities, parties and procedural meetings.
- Identified topics of interest for club, and coordinated presentations.
- Counseled/volunteered at my many Changing Lives Together Foundation events
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Volunteer
Saint Matthew Catholic Church
01.2018 - Current
- Assembled and package 300,000 to meals to Haiti
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Participated in annual food collection
- Helped sort out, organize, and distribute clothes for Walking With Moms In Need organization sponsored by Saint Matthew Catholic Church
- Assisted children preparing for reconciliation
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Competitive Dancer
Just Be Dance Academy/Charlotte Catholic
09.2012 - Current
- Dancer of 13 years years, joined a competitive dance team at the age of 9
- Made the Charlotte Catholic Varsity Dance Team freshman year of high school (2023)
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers, and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Leveraged mobility and skill to achieve graceful and expressive movements.
- Demonstrated impressive flexibility, speed and agility when performing on stage.
- Participated in numerous dance competitions and shows to demonstrate technique and artistry.
- Collaborated with choreographers and directors to create unique and captivating dance numbers.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Progressed quickly by mastering challenging choreography and routines.
- Performed in multiple roles by attending daily rehearsals to perfect execution of dance movements.
Education
Charlotte Catholic High School
05-2027
Skills
- Team leadership
- Goal oriented and focused
- Community engagement
- Friendly and outgoing
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Social media management
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and dependability
Timeline
Volunteer
Changing Lives Together Foundation
02.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Saint Matthew Catholic Church
01.2018 - Current
Competitive Dancer
Just Be Dance Academy/Charlotte Catholic
09.2012 - Current
Charlotte Catholic High School
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