Emily Karecki
Wauconda,IL
Summary
Dynamic and empathetic professional with extensive experience in customer service and safety, developed through roles as a Starbucks Barista at Target and a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard at Hawthorn Woods Park District. Skilled in building strong relationships, ensuring safety, and delivering exceptional service. Known for excellent communication, time management, and emergency response skills. Successfully improved customer satisfaction and safety compliance by implementing innovative lesson plans and maintaining vigilant pool supervision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks Barista
Target
Mundelein, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally, forming strong connections.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
Swim Instructor
Hawthorn Woods Park District
Hawthorn Woods, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Encouraged young kids and formed strong relationships.
Life Guard
Hawthorn Woods Park District
Hawthorn Woods, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wauconda Highschool
Wauconda, IL05-2024
Skills
- Active Listener
- Strong communicator
- Empathetic
- Ability to remain impartial
- Strong time management skills
- Strong Intuition
- Trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Awarded all Conference x 4
- Awarded all Academic x 3
- Awarded the Scholastic Achievement Award twice
- Redbird Academic Scholarship recipient
- Bulldog Youth Scholarship Recipient
- Honor roll recognition
- Broke the women's school pole vault record in 2023
Affiliations
- I volunteered at PADS, helping to provide meals for homeless individuals in my community
- Volunteered at Partners for Progress, assisting children with disabilities in developing fine motor skills, and basic communication abilities
- Volunteered at Feed My Starving Children, packing meals to be sent to those in need across various countries
Timeline
Starbucks Barista
Target
08.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
Hawthorn Woods Park District
05.2022 - 08.2022
Life Guard
Hawthorn Woods Park District
04.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Wauconda Highschool
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