Fiona Balas
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Dynamic and self-motivated professional with experience at LMSA Youth Sailing Program, where I enhanced organizational efficiency and taught sailing skills to children. Proven ability to multitask and collaborate effectively, while maintaining a focus on safety and community engagement. Quick learner with a strong analytical mindset, dedicated to achieving impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
LMSA Youth Sailing Program
Bloomington, IN
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority tasks.
- Gained valuable experience working at LMSA, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped run community events.
- Acquired teaching and instructional skills.
- Taught children how to sail.
Volunteer
STEM Bus
Bloomington, IN
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted with events within the program
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization.
- Used communication skills to teach children how to code robots to play basketball.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Taught new volunteers how to set up events.
Education
High School Diploma -
BHSN
Bloomington, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hanover College
Madison Indiana05.2029
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Flexible schedule
- Analytical mindset
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
Certification
- Small boat/dinghy sailing certified
- Keel boat 101 certified
Timeline
Volunteer
STEM Bus
05.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
LMSA Youth Sailing Program
05.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
BHSN
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hanover College