Alice Cork
Grand Rapids
Summary
Friendly and outgoing individual who can communicate easily with patrons. Focus and dedicated to work. Adaptable with schedules and learning. Punctual with regulations.
Motivated professional with abilities and knowledge in preventing critical incidents around water sports and leisure activities. Trained in basic and advanced safety and emergency response techniques. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
City Of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Organized and kept dressing rooms clean, while providing customers with a clean dressing room.
Restaurant Hostess
Matchbox Diner And Drinks
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
Education
No Degree -
City High School
Grand Rapids, MI05.2026
Skills
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Flexible Schedule
Outgoing Personality
Relationship Building
Reliable and Punctual
Excellent People Skills
Problem-Solving
Multi-tasking Strength
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Focused and Dedicated
Timeline
Lifeguard
City Of Grand Rapids
06.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
02.2024 - 06.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Matchbox Diner And Drinks
01.2023 - 01.2024
No Degree -
City High School