Blake Kim
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic UCSD student and former YMCA staff member with extensive experience in customer service and peer leadership. Skilled in inclusive communication and community engagement through involvement with organizations like the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Club. Committed to maintaining an organized, welcoming, and accessible environment at the campus gym.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
YMCA Lifeguard
Young mens christian association
Campbell, California
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Ensured patron welfare by enforcing water safety regulations
- Collaborated with lifeguards to maintain safe environment
- Facilitated swim tests for children
- Taught new lifeguards how to guard/treat patrons
- Organized monthly training for safety drills
- Maintained clean pool areas and organized YMCA aquatic supplies.
CASL State Board Member
California association of student leaders
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Planned CASL conference representing 2,000+ student leaders across CA
- Presented workshops about empathy to hundreds of leadership programs
- Worked closely with California Association of Directors to plan area conferences across the state
- Evaluated proposals for leadership training and student advocacy efforts.
- Developed an in-depth curriculum on ‘growing beyond.’
Walden West Camp Counselor
Walden West
Saratoga, Wyoming
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Designed and led daily activities for hundreds of campers
- 250+ hours in daily routines and outdoor adventures, serving as both a role model and friend
- Developed skills in managing group dynamics and resolving conflicts during activities.
- Facilitated interactions with children of various personalities to promote inclusivity.
- Better communication skills by explaining complex ideas about nature and life as a whole.
- Managed camper behavior using clear rules and positive communication.
- Applied first aid and emergency procedures during camp activities.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westmont High School
Campbell06-2026
Skills
- Patron Services
- CPR Certified
- Effective Communication
- Fluent in American Sign Language (CODA)
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Critical Thinking
- Threat assessment
- Motivation
- Outgoing
Timeline
CASL State Board Member
California association of student leaders
04.2025 - 04.2026
YMCA Lifeguard
Young mens christian association
06.2024 - 08.2026
Walden West Camp Counselor
Walden West
06.2024 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Westmont High School