Jillian Westfall
Chester,VA
Summary
Safety-minded and caring with an outgoing personality, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a desire to work with others. Reliable individual with flexible schedule and passion for helping others achieve their healthiest, happiest sense of self.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Bell Greek
Chester, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
Private Nanny
Beth Clark
Midlothian, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
Swim Instructor
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Chester, VA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Provided first aid when necessary.
- Assisted in the organization and execution of swim meets and other aquatic events.
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Chester, VA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
Chester, VA05-2024
Skills
- Academic Support
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Strong leadership
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Issue Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Adobe Creative Suite
Affiliations
- Weight-lifting
- Playing cello and bass guitar/Listening to music
- Reading
- Baking
- Spending time with friends and family
- Visiting Museums
- Hiking
Certification
- lifeguard certification
- O2 certification
- Licensed swim instructor
- First Aid/CPR certification
Accomplishments
- George Eastman Young Leaders Award
- Superior and Excellent Scoring on the Squire Magazine each year
- All superiors at each county Orchestra Assessment
- County Award for best Magazine Editor in Chief
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Waitress
Bell Greek
05.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Beth Clark
05.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
08.2022 - 05.2024
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
08.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
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