Danica Whelan
Winona,MN
Summary
Adaptable professional who is skilled in building confidence, teaching safety skills, and guiding participants through structured programs, while also focusing on creating positive, effective community experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warming House Attendant
Albert Lea City Recreation
Albert Lea, Minnesota
2024.12 - Current
- Monitored the safety of the warming house and assisted skaters to ensure an enjoyable experience.
- Opened and closed warming house facilities following recreation procedures.
- Cleaned warming house spaces, restrooms, and common areas throughout shifts.
- Issued skate rentals and organized returned equipment for guests.
Swim Instructor
Albert Lea City Recreation
Albert Lea, Minnesota
2023.07 - 2026.08
- Delivered swim instruction to enhance skills and confidence of children in each session, ranging from 1-8 years of age.
Lifeguard
Albert Lea City Recreation
Albert Lea, Minnesota
2023.06 - 2026.08
- Monitored pool deck and enforced safety rules for patrons.
- Developed skills to effectively respond to potential emergency scenarios.
- Learned and practiced Emergency Action Plans according to our facility layout.
Lifeguard
Winona State Work Study
Winona, Minnesota
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Ensured swimmer safety by scanning participants during all activities, to enhance swimmer safety.
- Supported opening and closing procedures to maintain smooth operation of campus aquatic facilities.
Family Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
Albert Lea, Minnesota
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Assisted 3-year-old child with hygiene, dressing, and routines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Major: Psychology, Minor: Statistics
Winona State University
Winona, MN2027-12
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Safety supervision
Certification
- CPR Certified
Affiliations
- Link Crew- Albert Lea High School [2023 – 2025] — Guided and supported incoming 8th graders through orientation and monthly peer-connection events.
- National Honor Society- ALHS [2023 – 2025] — Completed 25 hours of community service each year.
- Football Team Manager- ALHS [2024 – 2025] — Set up practices, provided water, and offered aid on sidelines during games. Roughly 12 hours a week.
- Hockey Team Manager- ALHS [2023 – 2025] — Laundered uniforms, filled waters, ensured necessary equipment was available, and filmed games. Roughly 8 hours a week.
- Softball Team- ALHS [2021 – 2025] — 15 hours a week while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and building a community with a diverse roster.
- Graduated summa cum laude
Top Ranked: 10%
Timeline
Lifeguard
Winona State Work Study
2025.09 - 2026.04
Warming House Attendant
Albert Lea City Recreation
2024.12 - Current
Swim Instructor
Albert Lea City Recreation
2023.07 - 2026.08
Lifeguard
Albert Lea City Recreation
2023.06 - 2026.08
Family Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
2022.06 - 2022.08
Some College (No Degree) - Major: Psychology, Minor: Statistics
Winona State University