Richard Marino
Motivated High School Student & Nonprofit Founder
Plymouth Meeting
Summary
Hardworking Student, Nonprofit Founder, and childhood cancer advocate offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of leadership, communication, and public health advocacy. Detail-oriented and diligent student with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Founder
Crush Cancer First
07.2025 - Current
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Developed strong corporate partnerships and sponsorships contributing to overall increase in organization success.
- Established a successful organization by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Increased brand visibility and market penetration by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.
Executive Board Member
Explorer's Inc: Business and Entrepreneurship Group
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Added insight as young organization leader by speaking to younger students about pursuing passions and establishing brad awareness
Student Volunteer
Athletes Helping Athletes
08.2024 - Current
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating respect for all individuals involved in the project.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing circumstances or unforeseen challenges during volunteer events.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside demanding volunteer commitments.
Counter Person
Tony's Pizza and Pasta
03.2025 - Current
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
- Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
- Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and receipts.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and product recommendations based on customer needs.
Education
Entrepreneurship And Public Health Focus
La Salle College High School
Wyndmoor, PA05-2027
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Project management
Entrepreneurial and innovative
Balanced work ethic
Operations management
Consulting
Partnership building
Accomplishments
- Founded a youth-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy and support to childhood cancer patients.
- Through Crush Cancer First's initiatives, currently raised $5,000+ in donations to lead youth volunteers to assemble 100+ care packages.
- Received academic scholarship to La Salle College High School and maintain a 4.4+ GPA while balancing running a nonprofit, playing varsity volleyball, and being an executive board member for Explorer's Inc at my school.
- Speak to younger students across the county about running a nonprofit and being a youth advocate in the childhood cancer area. Goals are to inspire young leaders to initiate their own projects.
Timeline
Founder
Crush Cancer First
07.2025 - Current
Counter Person
Tony's Pizza and Pasta
03.2025 - Current
Student Volunteer
Athletes Helping Athletes
08.2024 - Current
Executive Board Member
Explorer's Inc: Business and Entrepreneurship Group
08.2023 - Current
Entrepreneurship And Public Health Focus
La Salle College High School