Emmett Kennedy
Oak Park
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Forest Park Aquatic Center, excelling in emergency response and customer service. Skilled in complex problem-solving and market research, I successfully increased brand awareness through strategic marketing in my reselling venture. Committed to delivering results and enhancing team collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Forest Park Aquatic Center
05.2024 - Current
- Remained calm during emergency situations and followed safety procedures.
- Delivered basic first aid and respiratory support to injured swimmers.
- Provided helpful and enthusiastic customer service to all guests.
- Participated in simulated training using life-like dummies to improve first aid skills.
- Attended monthly staff meetings to discuss updates on policies, procedures, or upcoming events.
- Taught swimming lessons to children and adults, focusing on proper technique and water safety skills.
- Completed daily reports detailing incidents, rescues, rule violations, and other pertinent information.
- Mitigated incidents through quick reactions and responses to problems.
Online Reseller
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through proactive marketing and customer relations strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Monitored competitors' pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Created and maintained online store listings for various products.
- Maintained positive feedback ratings by providing excellent customer service.
- Sourced quality products from local, national and international vendors.
- Analyzed sales data to make informed decisions on future inventory investments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois05.2029
High School - undefined
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Oak Park, Illinois06.2025
Skills
- Proficient problem solver
- Effective communicator
- Aquatic safety certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Customer relations
- Situational adaptability in crises
- Collaborative teamwork
- Targeted advertising experience
- Effective leadership skills
www.linkedin.com/in/emmettk2
LANGUAGE
English - Native
French - Conversational
Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Skiing
- Videography and video editing
- Movies
- Video gaming
- Board games
- Team Sports
Timeline
Lifeguard
Forest Park Aquatic Center
05.2024 - Current
Online Reseller
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
High School - undefined
Oak Park and River Forest High School
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Consumer Economics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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