Lily Buffa
Russellville
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
PANDORA
Lexington
09.2025 - Current
- Processed transactions accurately through point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales targets, enhancing overall team workflow.
- Assisted customers in selecting jewelry pieces to enhance their personal style.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and organization.
- Processed sales transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
After School Assistant
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Lexington
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement engaging after-school programs that enhanced student participation and enjoyment.
- Supervised students during after-school activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols to maintain a secure environment.
- Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate conduct and foster a supportive atmosphere.
- Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills.
Internship
Wilson Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center
Lexington
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed therapists during speech sessions and engaged with them to gain practical insights into the field.
- Built relationships with therapists to promote collaborative care.
- Maintained clinic cleanliness and assisted speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and admin staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders, Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY03-2026
High School -
Russellville High School
Russellville, KY05-2023
Skills
- Project management
- Time management
- Meeting deadlines
- Contact follow-up
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Verbal/written communication
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification, 04/25/24
Awards
- PepsiCo Foundation Family Scholarship Recipient: 2023,2024,2025
- Kelly Russell Scholarship Recipient, 2023
- NSSLHA Club Member Certificate
- Co-Author: Practicing Clinicians' Views of The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia Therapy, Stephanie Haley Mays
- UK Provost Scholarship
- UK Futures Scholarship
Volunteer Experience
- Community Thanksgiving Meal: Helped plate and get ready meals for those in the community who are in need of a Thanksgiving meal. Took the meals created and passed them out to the community. Went home to home to deliver so that everyone who applied got the warm Thanksgiving meal they deserve.
- Russellville High School Band Camp, Color Guard Instructor: Working with a hired instructor as a volunteer in writing the 2025 Russellville Band Show, Sour Standoff. As well as teaching the members of the colorguard. Helped work out kinks in the show, arguments between members, and build bonds with the staff and kids. Total hours: 185.
- Coon Range Fishing Tournament: Aiding in running the silent auction smoothly. Moving, organizing, and setting up tables. Serving food to Coon Range Club members and answering any questions they may have. Passed out awards to winners of the Silent Auction.
Leadership And Extracurricular Activities
- UKY Research Lab, Undergraduate member: Joined a research team and aided a graduate student in the research she was completing. Completed this by transcribing videos, coding them, and then touching up the work to make it organized. Worked on a team that focused on Gaming and Aphasia therapy. Aided by helping the other members understand gaming slang, purposes, and overall culture in order to enhance the clients treatment style and understand progress better.
- UKY Communication-Science and Disorders Undergraduate Program, This program is extremely competitive to get into. Accepted as of February, 2025. Sets up to be accepted into a graduate school to pursue a masters in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Personal Information
Age: 20
Timeline
Sales Associate
PANDORA
09.2025 - Current
Internship
Wilson Pediatric Therapy and Learning Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
After School Assistant
Rosa Parks Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders, Psychology
University of Kentucky
High School -
Russellville High School