Alexis Ayers
Monee,IL
Summary
Tenacious Small Business Advisor qualified to drive organizations to success. Enthusiastic professional with background in leadership coaching and prosperous business operations. Insightful strategist of marketing plans, expansion opportunity evaluations and human resources management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
The Swim Advantage
05.2021 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Adjusted lesson pacing according to individual student needs while adhering to established curriculum guidelines, ensuring optimal progress for all learners.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students requiring additional assistance in mastering specific skills or techniques.
Retail Sales Associate
Harold's Chicken Shack
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Handling cash and credit card transactions
- Scanning items and collecting payments
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within daily operations resulting in increased operational efficiency across multiple departments within the store.
- Issuing receipts, refunds, change, or tickets
- Counting money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts
- training new hires
- Aided managers in planning effective staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours while considering employee availability constraints.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Depaul University
Chicago, IL05.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Cash handling
- Patience and Empathy
- Child Supervision
- Creative Thinking
- leadership
- sales
- conflict resolution
Affiliations
- Victory Apostolic Church volunteer
Certification
- CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- CPR- Certified CPR & AED
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Swim Instructor
The Swim Advantage
05.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Harold's Chicken Shack
09.2016 - 02.2020
No Degree - Psychology
Depaul University