Experience

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  Maquoketa area family ymca

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

  In high school, I worked as a Lifeguard at my local YMCA. I received my Lifeguard Certification and CRP/AED Certification before starting this job. When working, I had to observe the water and pool area to ensure everyone's safety. Then when needed, I would do a rescue by assessing the situation and then finding the safest way to help the person. Also, I was in charge of keeping the area around the pool clean between each shift. • Earned Red Cross Lifeguard certification and CPR/AED certificate • Observed and managed the pool area to ensure patron’s safety Show less For a few years, I was a Swim Instructor for the YMCA. I was in charge of teaching group lessons and private lessons. For each lesson, I would asses the group or student that I would be working with, then decide what goals we would want to reach by the end of our session. Then I would teach the skills and safety needed for the group or student to meet their goals. • Communicated with parents about student's skill level to create goals • Organized and taught individual and group swimming lessons to area youth• Guided students on learning new skills and guaranteed their safety Show less

  • Lifeguard

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Swim Instructor

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2023
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  Frenzi coffee

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

  Barista

  In high school, I worked as a Barista at a cafe called Frenzis. I ran the cash register by greeting customers and taking their orders. Then, I would make any drinks while also serving them any baked goods that the customers would have ordered. At the end of each shift, I was in charge of closing the cafe, which included me cleaning everything and preparing for the next day. • Greeted customers and helped explain our menu options to welcome customers• Used the POS system to take customer orders• Prepared drinks for customers to meet customers' needs• Assisted in preparation for opening and closing duties to have the cafe prepared for service Show less

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  Bella tan and consignment

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Tanning consultant

  During the spring of freshman year and the summer after freshman year, I worked at Bella Tan and Consignment. In this position, I was a Tanning Consultant and worked at the front desk. I was responsible for greeting customers as they came into the store, as well as helping any customer. I would help customers with tanning safety and tanning retail. Also, I helped anyone who needed help with consignment with either checking out or trying on the clothes. • Managed bookings and scheduled appointments to serve client's needs• Maintained client records for accuracy and confidentiality• Communicated safe tanning practices to promote client safety• Managed POS system to assist tanning clients and consignment customers Show less

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  Self-employed

  May 2022 - now

  Every summer I teach private swimming lessons. I schedule the times that work best for me and the families to meet at a pool. Then I organize the classes to suit what the students need and want out of the lessons. I lead each student through the safety of water and teach them the skills needed to reach the goals that I set with the students and their families. • Organized private lesson schedule for myself and the parents • Taught water safety and skills to create familiarity with the water• Created relationships with students and parents to create returning customers Show less

  • Swim Instructor

    May 2017 - now

  • Nanny

    May 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Bread garden market

  Oct 2022 - now

  Barista

  I am currently working as a Barista at Bread Garden Market at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. As a Barista, I have to greet customers when they arrive at the cafe as well as take their order. After a customer orders, I will either make a coffee drink, a smoothie or cook them food. These are the basic aspects of the job but I also have some secondary tasks that I also need to complete when I am working. This consists of cleaning the whole cafe and restocking the smaller locations within the hospital so that each cafe is prepared for each shift.• Runs POS system while greeting customers to make customers feel welcome• Prepares and serves drinks to customers in an efficient manner• Assists with cleaning responsibilities and restocking prepackaged items to have the workstations prepared for service Show less