Elsa Balderach
Darien,CT
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterfront Lifeguard
Town of Darien
Darien, CT
05.2024 - Current
- Enforced beach rules and guidelines to maintain a safe environment.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and performed first aid as needed.
- Attended training sessions to improve lifeguarding skills and knowledge regularly.
- Monitored swimming areas for safety and compliance with regulations.
Poshmark Seller
Self-Employed
Darien, CT
12.2021 - Current
- Curated product listings with detailed descriptions and high-quality images.
- Engaged with buyers through timely responses to inquiries and comments.
- Implemented promotional strategies to boost visibility of listed items.
- Earned Posh Ambassador status as a verified entrepreneur managing an online resale business.
- Processed orders and handled shipping logistics for efficient delivery.
Babysitter
Self-Employed
Darien, CT
09.2019 - Current
- Supervise children by engaging in imaginative activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, and performed light housework.
- Adapted to children's changing moods and needs with patience and care.
Education
Darien High School
Darien, CT05-2026
School Activities
Darien Varsity Girls Swim & Dive 2022-Present
Darien Varsity Ski Team 2022-Present
Darien Varsity Track & Field 2022-Present
DECA Business Club, Resources Committee, VP of Communications 2023-Present
- Attend bimonthly meetings to prepare for the yearly competition, discuss principles around business, and develop problem solving skills.
- Assisted new members with choosing their events and navigating strategies to succeed in the club.
- Ran Darien DECA Instagram, promoting the chapter throughout the school.
Community Activities
Noroton Presbyterian Church Volunteer 2020 to Current
- Oversaw and guided children through activities as a Vacation Bible School Head Counselor.
- Ran stations, coordinated events, and managed volunteer teams to ensure smooth program operations.
Person to Person Volunteer 2025 to Current
- Supported daily operations at a clothing center, sorting and distributing clothing, helping clients select items and ensuring a welcoming environment.
Blue Wave Anchor 2025 to Current
- Mentor freshmen by co-leading advisory classes, guiding students’ adjustment to high school, and participating in leadership meetings.
Feed My Starving Children, Participant 2022 to Current
Swim Across America, 1.5 Mile Swim Participant 2023 to Current
Chelsea Piers Aquatics Team 2019 to 2022
Darien YMCA Piranhas Aquatics Team 2022 to 2024
Accomplishments
- Vice President of Communications for DECA
- Vice President of Mandarin Honors Society
- AP Scholar Recipient
- Connecticut DECA State CDC, Second Place
- Member of National Honors Society
- Member of Mandarin Honors Society
- Member of Mu Alpha Theta
- Member of Science Honors Society
- 4 Years of Darien Varsity Girls Swim & Dive, Team Captain
- 4 Years of Darien Varsity Ski Team
- 4 Years of Darien Varsity Track & Field
Timeline
Waterfront Lifeguard
Town of Darien
05.2024 - Current
Poshmark Seller
Self-Employed
12.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Self-Employed
09.2019 - Current
Darien High School