Beck Benson
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional. Equipped with excellent problem-solving skills, a proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings, and a dedication to achieving high-quality outcomes. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining keen attention to detail. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with a passion for delivering value and innovation. Seeking to leverage experience and expertise to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic organization. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Center Tutor
Concordia College at Moorhead
01.2024 - Current
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Established trust with students by creating a welcoming atmosphere that values mutual respect, patience, and empathy during all interactions.
- Promoted active listening skills by asking open-ended questions during tutoring sessions to gauge comprehension levels accurately.
- Increased student confidence in their writing abilities through consistent encouragement and support.
- Provided constructive criticism while maintaining a supportive environment to foster growth in students'' writing abilities.
- Reviewed and edited student work to ensure clear, concise, and error-free content.
- Enhanced student writing skills by providing individualized feedback and guidance on essays and assignments.
- Aided in the development of strong thesis statements for improved essay structure and organization.
- Enabled non-native English speakers to overcome linguistic barriers by offering tailored instruction on grammar principles and vocabulary acquisition.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share resources, strategies, and best practices for effective tutoring sessions.
Lifeguard
Concordia College at Moorhead
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Camp Counselor
Metigoshe Ministries
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Encouraged creative expression among campers
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment for campers by strictly adhering to camp safety protocols.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Supported campers' personal growth by providing consistent emotional and social support.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Camp Counselor
Metigoshe Ministries
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Encouraged creative expression among campers
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment for campers by strictly adhering to camp safety protocols.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Supported campers' personal growth by providing consistent emotional and social support.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
Server
Birchwood Steakhouse and Lounge
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Supported swim lesson instructors in providing quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Concordia College At Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bottineau High School
Bottineau, ND05-2023
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative Thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptable
- Receptive to Feedback
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Metigoshe Ministries
05.2024 - 08.2024
Writing Center Tutor
Concordia College at Moorhead
01.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Concordia College at Moorhead
09.2023 - 04.2024
Camp Counselor
Metigoshe Ministries
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2022 - 08.2022
Server
Birchwood Steakhouse and Lounge
03.2022 - 06.2023
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2021 - 08.2021
Lifeguard
Bottineau Swimming Pool
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Concordia College At Moorhead
High School Diploma -
Bottineau High School
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