Catherine Gemma Klassen
Mission
Summary
Quick learning and responsible college student with strong background of working in a team and individually, and well developed communication skills. Hardworking employee with a proven ability to respond to emergency situations swiftly and appropriately, and to meet both challenging and unexpected demands well. Friendly, smart, and reliable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Tekakwitha
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Caught, groomed, and tacked 20+ horses per day, and rode with and directed campers on trail rides.
- Assisted in mounting, dismounting, calming campers, and educating campers on horse safety and riding technique.
- Worked with children and families of varying age, skill, interest, developmental stages, and disability levels.
- Filled whatever role was needed, including assisting with cooking, cleaning, watching campers, lifeguarding, feeding and watering horses, and setting up and tearing down events.
- Worked on the waterfront, lifeguarding for the beach front, kayaks, water slide, and obstacle course.
- Gained valuable skills of teamwork and collaboration, as well as self-discipline and responsibility, from working and living with the team.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Merriam Aquatic Center
08.2021 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in water rescue, First Aid, and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Lesson planned and taught swimming skills to young children in both group and individual settings.
Sidewalker/Horse Leader/Barn Assistant - Volunteer
Heartland Therapeutic Riding
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted children and adults with various physical and mental disabilities with riding as a sidewalker- helped with mounting, dismounting, and walked beside them to ensure safety, comfort, and stability.
- Ensured safety and calmness of horses as a horse leader by maintaining control of them throughout lessons and helping guide the rider throughout the class.
- Groomed, tacked, and prepared horses for lessons as a barn assistant. Also helped keep barn and tackroom clean, and set out tack for lessons in which the riders were able to tack their own horses.
Babysitter
Various
07.2019 - Current
- Cared for children and ensured communicated with parents about their needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up house.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics (Pre-Law), With Concentration in Art
University of Dallas
Irving, TX05-2028
High School Diploma -
St James Academy
Lenexa, KS05-2024
Skills
- Strong communication
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Effective problem-solver
- Ability to work individually and with a team
- Equine experience
- Responsible and organized
- Quick learning
- Flexibility
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Tekakwitha
06.2024 - 08.2024
Sidewalker/Horse Leader/Barn Assistant - Volunteer
Heartland Therapeutic Riding
09.2022 - 01.2024
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Merriam Aquatic Center
08.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Various
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Politics (Pre-Law), With Concentration in Art
University of Dallas
High School Diploma -
St James Academy
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