Bree Ponchak
Madison,WI
Summary
I am a passionate, thoughtful, and motivated third-year undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, coupled with a minor in History, I have obtained a 3.77 GPA and am set to graduate a year early this spring. Outside of my studies, I am a member of the university's Pre-Law Society, the Dietetics and Nutrition Club, and various intramural sports. I am also currently employed in the operations department of the university's recreation facilities and recently began committed to a consistent volunteering role at JustDane in their Circles of Support: functioning as a support system and guiding individuals post-incarceration through re-integration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circle of Support Member/Volunteer
JustDane
09.2024 - Current
- Engaged in six-month commitment to Circles of Support, tight-knit weekly support group for individuals on their re-integration journey
- Oversee re-integration simulations to mimic post-incarceration rehabilitation
- Trained for Circles of Support, engaging in open conversation with members of the community and formerly incarcerated
Operations Attendant
UW-Madison Recreation and Wellbeing
12.2023 - Current
- Enforces company policy and mission throughout both multi-million dollar facilities, upholds customer service, maintains safety
- Awarded "Employee of the Semester" for upholding core values [Spring, 2024]
- Operates Fusion technologies to run various fitness classes and special events
Aquatics Supervisor
Banner Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
- Leads 50+ lifeguards, functions as connection from parents to campers, ensures safety and swim instruction proficiency
- Promoted following first summer to Aquatics Supervisor
- Preforms swimming evaluations for 2,000 campers ages 2-12, passing them upon completion, managing four pools and aquatics grounds
ProShop Employee
Pine Meadow Golf Club
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Scheduled tee times, engaged in customer service-related phone calls, sold clubhouse merchandise, greens fares, and equipment
- Operated phones, scheduling systems, kitchen, and stockroomoften entirely myself
- Deep cleaned and restocked Clubhouse of necessary merchandise throughout day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05-2025
High School -
Libertyville High School
Libertyville, IL05.2022
Skills
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English
- Global Scholar in Illinois
- Microsoft Word [UW-Madison]
- Microsoft Teams [RecWell]
- Leadership [BDC]
- Customer Service [RecWell, BDC, Pine Meadow]
- Skillful Writing
- Public Speaking
- Problem Solving
- CPR Certification
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy, Illinois State Board of Education, 2022
- Global Scholar, Global Scholar Program, 2022
Timeline
Circle of Support Member/Volunteer
JustDane
09.2024 - Current
Operations Attendant
UW-Madison Recreation and Wellbeing
12.2023 - Current
Aquatics Supervisor
Banner Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
ProShop Employee
Pine Meadow Golf Club
04.2021 - 06.2023
High School -
Libertyville High School
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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