Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Web development, Graphic Design, Marketing, Research
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Amelia Pecic

Macedonia,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic, passionate, and empathetic professional with proven leadership, supervisory, and emergency response skills honed at Macedonia Recreation Center, Volunteering programs, and Petco. Excelled in fostering community engagement, enhancing client trust, and providing exceptional emotional support to fearful, uncertain, and uninformed customers through outstanding service and expert handling of emotional subjects. Demonstrated excellence in team collaboration, skills application, and complex problem-solving. Significantly contributed to a positive, inclusive, and efficient work environment. Natural with deciphering the needs of any individual and accommodating in friendly, efficient ways.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pool Lifeguard

Macedonia Recreation Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Collaborated with fellow lifeguards to maintain effective communication and seamless shift transitions.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of aquatic events, promoting community engagement.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, greeting patrons in warm friendly manners, and addressing concerns in prompt, professional manners.
  • Implemented emergency action plans when necessary, coordinating with other staff members for efficient responses.
  • Contributed to team success by actively participating in staff meetings and sharing valuable insights from personal experiences on the job.
  • Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.

Dog Groomer

Petco
07.2023 - 08.2024


  • Contributed to client retention and trust by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets, tailoring all services to individual pet and owner needs.
  • Consistently ensured accurate record-keeping of client information, bookings, payments, and special requests for seamless business operations.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Collaborated with fellow groomers to share best practices, continuously improving overall service quality, efficiency, and teamwork skills.
  • Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and expert handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2026

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Research
  • Writing
  • Content Creation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Strong Client Relations
  • Strong Communicator
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Superintendents Award in May, 2023.
  • Recognized by management for Maintaining a 5 star customer service rating throughout a period of being the only employee for the department.
  • Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
  • Consistently achieve deadlines and optimize workflow through efficient team collaboration.
  • Pitch in to assist team members during times of unexpected high volume to optimize efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved many within-community based disputes in timely, efficient, and friendly manners which led to conflict resolutions, reduction of emotional turmoil, and boosting of administrative reputation.
  • Supervised team of 15+ staff members.
  • Accommodated for community members struggling with mental health, keenly picking up individual needs and providing helpful sources for recovery
  • Successfully, independently built a functional website and working online store to broadcast, display and sell photographic and videographic content.
  • Did networking and research in such a way that built knowledge on fields outside of education such as in marketing, content creation, photo editing, photography, business, website building, and graphic design.

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Web development, Graphic Design, Marketing, Research

Over the past four years, I’ve honed my web development skills through persistent research, trial, and error, demonstrating determination and passion. Along the way, I’ve developed a broad skill set, including video creation, photo editing, and graphic design, and have integrated them into my web-building process. This experience has helped me build strong research and application skills, which are crucial for my long-term goal of pursuing a career in psychology, a field that heavily relies on research and effective, adaptable application of developed skills. I am now eager to apply what I've learned to my desired field and advance my career in psychology.

Timeline

Pool Lifeguard

Macedonia Recreation Center
09.2024 - Current

Dog Groomer

Petco
07.2023 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kent State University
Amelia Pecic