Estella McMurray
Madison,WI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Family
Madison, WI
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided care for two children, planned creative activities, resolved conflict, managed household chores, developed strong time management and multitasking skills, communicated with parents to coordinate schedules and expectations.
Water Ballet Director and Head Coach
Shorewood Community Pool
Village of Shorewood Hills, WI
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Doubled participation from 40 to 84 kid program, organized 2 hour show including budgeting, communication, choreography, decor, sound/lights, managed two assistant coaches.
Host
The Boathouse - Edgewater Hotel
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Welcomed guests, sat tables, navigated high paced work environment, answered phone calls, bussed tables, took reservations.
Swim Coach
Shorewood Community Pool
Village of Shorewood Hills, WI
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Coached swimmers, planned practices, sent out parental emails, created start orders for competitions, worked with 60 kids ages 4-8.
Lifeguard/Swim Lessons Instructor
Shorewood Community Pool
Village of Shorewood Hills, WI
06.2021 - 08.2024
Red Cross certified, lesson planning, instruction and evaluation, pool maintenance, spirit award, teamwork award.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Miami University
Oxford Ohio05-2028
High School Diploma -
Madison West High School
Madison, WI06.2024
Skills
- Design fundamentals
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Communication skills
- Event planning
- Detail-oriented
- Organization
Experience & Activities:
Girls Empowerment in Mathematics (GEM) Club, Founding Member, Tutor, Senior Representative Madison West High School (2022–2024)
Helped start club to tutor 5th-grade girls in advanced mathematics, elected as Senior representative.
Girls on the Run, Volunteer Coach Randall Elementary, Madison (April–June 2024)
Planned and led practices for 4th–5th-grade girls, fostering confidence, teamwork, and perseverance. Helped participants prepare for a 5K race while promoting positive self-image and conflict resolution.
Wisconsin High School Alpine Racing Association, Alpine Ski Team — Madison West High School (2020–2023)
Four-year participant, team won conference in 2023 and placed 4th at State. Earned varsity letter, “Most Improved Athlete,” and “Most Dedicated” awards. Voted team captain junior and senior year.
Key Club, Active Member Madison West High School (2021–2022)
Volunteered within the community, attended weekly meetings, assisted at food pantries, community gardens, and marathon water stations.
Shorewood Swim Team, Captain, Swimmer, Coach Village of Shorewood Hills, WI (2013–2024)
Competed on the team for 12 years, awarded the team spirit trophy, voted captain, coached team.
Honors:
National Honor Society Member, Madison West High School Inducted junior year, Honor Roll Member, Madison West High School Sophomore & junior Year, Dean’s List, Miami University Freshman Year, 1st and 2nd Semester
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family
05.2025 - 08.2025
Host
The Boathouse - Edgewater Hotel
12.2024 - 06.2025
Swim Coach
Shorewood Community Pool
06.2023 - 08.2024
Water Ballet Director and Head Coach
Shorewood Community Pool
06.2022 - 08.2025
Lifeguard/Swim Lessons Instructor
Shorewood Community Pool
06.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Miami University
High School Diploma -
Madison West High School