Jake Gorham

Southington,Connecticut

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales position. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently ready to help team achieve company goals

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Team Captain

FRC Team 195

10.2021 - 06.2022

Challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness.
Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
Acted as positive role model to set tone for program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
Maintained poise, optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations.
Made sure that projects were produced on time and are of good quality.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Lifeguard

YMCA Of Greater Hartford

10.2020 - 11.2021

Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southington High School, Southington, CT

06.2022

Extracurricular Activities: FRC Team 195(Captain and Project Manager)
Completed AP courses in Physics and Chemistry.

Skills

Providing Feedback
Production Monitoring
Quality Control
Constructive Feedback
Customer Support

Stress Management
Instructional Techniques
Student Development
Employee Relationships
Customer Experience

Accomplishments

FRC Deans List quaterfinalist

Timeline

Team Captain - FRC Team 195

10.2021 - 06.2022

Lifeguard - YMCA Of Greater Hartford