During my time at Lost in Fun!, I developed a variety of career development skills. Staff members are cross-trained in every area other than their primary positions. I was taught how to operate a cash register, take food orders, host birthday parties, manage a party bill, and sanitize the facility.  I have improved my decision-making, communication, and critical thinking skills by learning how to multitask in a busy environment. Additionally, I have learned how to manage conflict in a professional manner, which includes being patient and understanding toward customers. 

The Food Blitz is an annual event hosted by Lincoln Public Schools to collect donations of canned food and other necessities for the People's City Mission. Volunteers stand outside of Super Saver and Russ's Market locations in Lincoln from 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. and give customers fliers with a list of acceptable items for donation. I have participated in this event for two years in a row with both FBLA and FCCLA. I stood outside of Russ's Market with FCCLA from 8:00-9:30a.m., and then drove to Super Saver to stand with FBLA from 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. both years. This is a picture of a few FBLA members and I standing outside of Super Saver.

I volunteered with other students who attend the Lincoln Public Schools focus program, The Career Academy, to help run the Fall Food Festival at Lincoln's Center for People. I got the opportunity to enhance my teamwork abilities by working with other TCA students and volunteers from the community to help customers chose the correct food items, navigate through the festival's activities, and transport their necessities to and from their vehicles.