Kelsi D.

Conlon
South Kingstown, RI ⼁​kelsiconlon@gmail.com​⼁(401) 559-4266

Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Class of 2024
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Minor: Leadership Studies
GPA: 4.0, Dean's List

South Kingstown High School, Wakefield, RI (2016-2020)

GPA: 3.88/4.0
EMT certification course: Senior year course taught by American Safety Programs and Training,
Inc. Eligible for Rhode Island EMT license upon completion of course and 20 hours of field
work experience at Charlestown Fire and Rescue.

Campus Involvement
Leadership Institute, Fall 2020
Selected to participate in small and large group workshops that took place throughout the semester;
learned and developed leadership skills, discussed individual strengths, values and leadership style;
explored leadership opportunities on campus

Academic Enhancement Center STEM Tutor, 2021

Alternative Spring Break Participant, 2021

Leadership Experience
Wellness Initiative Coordinator for High School prevention club, 2018-2020
Lead group of 10+ students focused on mental health and substance abuse prevention; initiated, directed
and promoted new mental health group; organized the first-ever mental health week- success of program
led to training and conference presentations

Freshmen Mentor, 2018-2020

Chosen from a competitive applicant pool to acclimate, shape the experience, and establish a yearlong
mentoring relationship with a group of freshmen
National Honor Society, 2017-2020, Secretary 2019-2020 school year
Selected for outstanding organization and high academic achievement; responsible for documenting
meetings, performing community service, and collaborating with leadership for induction ceremony

High School Field Hockey Team, 2016- 2019, Varsity 2017-2019

Practice and condition daily; travel around Rhode Island to play other high school teams; model to
younger players; assist coach during middle school practices

Tobacco Free Rhode Island Youth Advisory Board Member, 2018-2020

Participate in meetings and events; travel to state and national conferences led by MADD, SADD,
CADCA, Tobacco Free Rhode Island and Youth to Youth; communicate with legislators voicing change
in tobacco and alcohol policies

French National Honor Society, 2016-2018

Maintained a high class grade; received the bronze award on French National Exam; coordinated cultural
activities and led members in society pledge at award ceremony

Trainer at Manic Training, Wakefield, 2019- present

Assist clientele with differing athletic needs; customizing and demonstrating workouts while developing
potential; providing encouragement and correcting form

Member of VAASA, Varsity Athletes Above Substance Abuse, 2017-2020

Committed to being substance-free; leading by example; creating purposeful presentations; sharing our
message with local middle and elementary school students

Work Experience
Food Runner/Expeditor at Back 40 Restaurant, North Kingstown, 2017-Present
Nicknamed “future general manager”; facilitate kitchen directives; responsible for expediting hundreds of
orders ensuring food is brought out quickly and accurately

Babysitting, 2016-Present
Regularly babysit for a family with 5 children; providing care and transportation for children including
pick up at camp, making dinner and giving rides to activities

International Travel, 2017-Present

Participate in international program traveling on 3 separate trips to Ecuador/Galapagos Islands, Italy and
Paris for global experience and improved language fluency
Honors
Dean’s List, ​2020-present
Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award​, Wells College, 2019
President's Education Award,​ 2016
Bronze Award​, The National French Exam, 2019
Academic High Honor Roll​, 2014-Present
Excellence Awards in Core Classes, ​2016, 2017, 2018

Volunteer Experience
Volunteer my time at various sporting events, beach clean-ups​, ​the​ ​senior center, and community events.