Lj Stroud

Mentor at Project CARE, Western Carolina University (2022-08 – 2023-05)

Successfully guided first generation college student through monthly meetings and informal electronic communication for Project CARE, a campus initiative to connect students with their peers to increase university retention rate within first two years.
Encouraged student to use collegiate resources such as Counseling and Psychological Center, Mentoring and Persistence to Success (MAPS) Office, etc.
Planned game night to encourage social interaction between mentors and mentees.
Participated in additional Project CARE activities.

Resident Assistant at WCU Department of Residential Living (2023-01 – 2023-05)

Managed up to up to 35 students ranging from first year to senior year, ensuring university policies and protocols were followed.
Led five events per semester to engage residents in a variety of ways including basketball tournaments, social gatherings, and community builders.
Communicated effectively by leading floor meetings monthly and by holding open hours to foster a positive living environment for residents.
Empowered residents to resolve conflicts in a positive way, serving as mediator between two or more residents as needed.
Promoted positive environment between Black students and other races to improve relations among residents and Residential Living staff members.
Displayed solid work ethic by inspecting rooms for unlawful violations.

Camp Counselor at Netsports (2022-05 – 2022-08)

Collaborated with other camp staff members to develop and plan sports activities for up to 35 campers, aging from 8 to 17 years old
Led and supported campers in age-appropriate events and activities
Monitored campers during play and sports activities to ensure compliance with camp rules and to prevent accidents
Taught campers fundamental rules for each sport and served as mentor

Worked in Fast food and hotels

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