Todd Paynich, MA, RPCV

As a volunteer for the Helen Devos Children's Hospital, I spent my time interacting with patients and their families, providing much needed breaks for caregivers. In this role, I provided an array of distractions for the patients that includes games, crafts and the occasional walk around the hospital.
I also served as a new volunteer mentor, introducing new volunteers to key staff persons and orienting them to the facility. Because of my service I became well versed in privacy regulations… Show more

As a volunteer for the Helen Devos Children's Hospital, I spent my time interacting with patients and their families, providing much needed breaks for caregivers. In this role, I provided an array of distractions for the patients that includes games, crafts and the occasional walk around the hospital.
I also served as a new volunteer mentor, introducing new volunteers to key staff persons and orienting them to the facility. Because of my service I became well versed in privacy regulations that relate to HIPAA. Show less

As the swim coordinator, I was responsible for the safety of over 1000 athletes, who were competing in three different race distances. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the course, as the Grand rapids Triathlon is an official USAT event. Additional responsibilities included: supervising 30 lifeguards and two SCUBA certified rescue divers during the swim portion of the race. I served as the contact person with local marine law enforcement during the swim portion of the event.
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As the swim coordinator, I was responsible for the safety of over 1000 athletes, who were competing in three different race distances. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the course, as the Grand rapids Triathlon is an official USAT event. Additional responsibilities included: supervising 30 lifeguards and two SCUBA certified rescue divers during the swim portion of the race. I served as the contact person with local marine law enforcement during the swim portion of the event.
I was also charged with assisting other race coordinators in their respective areas at the completion of the swim portion of the event.
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As a swim course marshal, I was responsible for the safety of over 300 athletes who were competing in Michigan's only full distance triathlon. I was also accountable for the accuracy of the swim course, as 2012 was the inaugural year for the MiTi. I also assisted the race directors in managing the entire race experience, ensuring athletes received proper in-race and post race attention.