Claire Pudenz
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Motivated and well-rounded student currently pursuing a Biology major with a Spanish minor on the pre-med track at the University of Iowa. Brings extensive hands-on experience in customer service, media production, healthcare, and leadership roles. Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) and CPR/First Aid certified with strong technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various point-of-sale systems. Skilled communicator with a proven ability to lead, collaborate, learn quickly, and adapt in diverse work environments. Recognized for academic excellence and leadership through multiple honors including National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, and service-based achievements. Passionate about service, communication, and making a positive impact in both healthcare and community settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator
Carroll Recreation Center
Carroll, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Receptionist
- Worked at front desk
- Answered and directed calls to the proper departments
- Sold and managed memberships and passes
- Opened and closed facility
- Enforced rules
- Oversaw facility access by monitoring all guest and member check-ins and check-outs
Intern Videographer
Iowa High School Athletic Association
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Videographer for State Baseball
- Videoed and uploaded game clips
- Interviewed players
- Used professional video equipment
Videographer
Carroll Community School District
Carroll, USA
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Took videos of school events (Sports, promotional, ads, activities)
- Editing and video manager
- Oversaw video editing
- Edited all videos taken by me
- Edited videos taken by others
- Taught students how to edit
- Used professional recording equipment
Lifeguard
City of Breda
Breda, USA
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Monitored Pool
- Enforced rules
- Tested water chemicals
- Monitored Slide
- Cleaned Pool
- Gave public and private swim lessons
Student School Board Member
Carroll Community District
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Attended monthly meetings
- Spoke at meetings
- Turned in a monthly report
- Collected student feedback and represented student perspectives in board meetings
- Attended sub-committee meetings
Food Runner
Breda Bar and Grill
Breda, USA
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Waitressed
- Took food and drink orders
- Brought food and drinks to tables
- Checked on customers
- Presented checks and managed payments
- Restocked alcoholic beverages in fridge
- Took total inventory of alcoholic beverages
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate order timing.
Guard Shack Attendant
City of Breda
Breda, USA
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Cleaned before opening and after closing
- Managed and counted money
- Managed member accounts
- Took orders
- Distributed food, drink, and merchandise
- Monitored guests
- Assisted visitors with inquiries, providing clear directions and support as needed.
Restaurant Team Member
Taco Johns
Carroll, USA
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Took orders
- Washed Dishes
- Distributed food and drinks
- Used a headset
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Spanish, Pre-med
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA06-2029
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
Carroll, IA, USA06.2025
Certificate - Nurses Aide
Des Moines Area Community College
Carroll, IA01-2024
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Professional filming equipment
- Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
- Scheduling softwares
- Cash handling
- Transaction processing
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Report writing
- Presenting
- Leadership
- Public speaking
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Independent tasks
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Video editing
- Event coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Control Room Operator
Carroll Recreation Center
05.2025 - Current
Intern Videographer
Iowa High School Athletic Association
07.2024 - 07.2025
Student School Board Member
Carroll Community District
01.2024 - 01.2025
Videographer
Carroll Community School District
09.2023 - 06.2025
Lifeguard
City of Breda
06.2023 - 06.2025
Restaurant Team Member
Taco Johns
07.2022 - 09.2022
Food Runner
Breda Bar and Grill
07.2021 - 06.2023
Guard Shack Attendant
City of Breda
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Spanish, Pre-med
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Carroll High School
Certificate - Nurses Aide
Des Moines Area Community College
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