Jessica Melnick
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Throughout various levels of work, I have had the opportunity to focus on patient experience, customer service, and student teaching allowing me to cultivate good communication and leadership skills. I have broadened my knowledge within each field by dedicating myself to the needs of those around me and am applying those skills as I pursue my degree in exercise science.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute
Lindenhurst, IL
06.2022 - 12.2023
- After graduating high school in 2022, I transferred locations to Highland Park in order to be closer to home.
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute
Highland Park, IL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Communicated back to therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Assisted in patient care activities such as exercises and therapeutic modalities.
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Fox River Grove
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Student Dance Teacher
Talent Forum
Libertyville, IL
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques.
- Monitored student behavior to identify potential issues and address problems appropriately.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Worked with ages 7-17
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
Gurnee 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Teaching
- Assessment
- Behavior Intervention
- CPR Certification
- Youth Engagement
- Customer Service
- Critical and Creative Thinking
Hobbies
- Weight Training
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Yoga
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Michigan University
08.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute
06.2022 - 12.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Illinois Bone And Joint Institute
09.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
06.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Warren Township High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
Student Dance Teacher
Talent Forum
08.2017 - 06.2022