John O'Connor
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional recognized for time management and problem solving abilities. A strong focus on collaboration and objectives that enhance productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Site Supervisor
Park Ridge Park District, Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Responsible for 8-10 counselors over the course of the summer. Gave me strong leadership skills, as I learned how to deal with people my age in professional settings.
- Pick out different games and activities at the beginning of every week.
- Assisted in managing staff schedules, assigning counselors shifts every week to operate at peak efficiency.
Sports Camp Counselor
Park Ridge Park District, Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsible for 6-8 camper each week
- Attended daily trips to the pool, and weekly field trips, learned how to work both off site and in public settings.
- Received a promotion my third year for demonstrating leadership, and my experience.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for campers.
Political Aid
Jim Leech, Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Worked as an aid for former United States House Representative Jim Leech.
- Helped organize his schedule, and learned about time management in a political environment.
- Was able to work remotely and learned all about how to handle virtual communication apps.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Election Judge
City of Chicago, Chicago Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Served as an election judge for the 2022 Chicago mayoral election.
- Was in charge of assigning and handling my entire ward's votes.
- Learned how to work in extremely stressful environments.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of polling locations for efficiency.
- Facilitated voter check-in and ensured compliance with election regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loyola Academy
Wilmette, Illinois05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-2028
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Role model behavior
- Organizational growth
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Customer service
- Emergency preparedness
- Cultural sensitivity
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Loyola Academy, Wilmette Illinois - Politics Club Member August 2023 - May 2024 Active member in a club that meets once a week Discuss current political events and share opinions on the issues Brooks Park District, Chicago Illinois - Member Brooks Park Boxing Club June 2023 - August 2024 Train four times every week for an hour and a half Spar with other club members to better accustom myself to boxing
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified by Park Ridge Park District.
Timeline
Assistant Site Supervisor
Park Ridge Park District, Park Ridge, Illinois
05.2025 - 08.2025
Election Judge
City of Chicago, Chicago Illinois
11.2022 - 11.2022
Sports Camp Counselor
Park Ridge Park District, Park Ridge, Illinois
05.2022 - 08.2024
Political Aid
Jim Leech, Iowa City, Iowa
05.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Loyola Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Saint Louis University