Kaden Polachek
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proven in enhancing customer experiences at DFW Surf, I excel in client rapport building and safety awareness, significantly contributing to a positive and secure learning environment. Demonstrated ability to multitask and communicate effectively, ensuring smooth operations and team collaboration. My strong swimming and coaching skills have consistently elevated guest satisfaction and safety standards.
Reliable and upbeat Retail Sale Associate, successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction, and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing, and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic. Ready to help any team achieve their goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surf Instructor
DFW Surf
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained shop and public facilities in professional order.
- Enforced strict policies for safety in and out of water.
- Documented class activities, maintained paperwork, and collected payments.
- Cleaned surfboards, paddleboards, and wetsuits between lessons and inspected for damages.
- Booked surf lessons with guests or the general public based on schedule availability.
- Assisted with summer surf camps and clinics to provide wakesurf experiences for aspiring surfers.
- Maintained a professional demeanor and appearance, serving as an ambassador for the surf school and its values.
Retail Cashier
Davis Street Mercantile
08.2021 - Current
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and offer specialized services such as gift wrapping.
- Maintained a clean and organized store, promoting a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Provided excellent service through active listening skills, addressing customers' needs effectively .
- Greeted all customers warmly to build a welcoming and positive atmosphere within the store.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Supported store merchandising initiatives by restocking shelves and creating visually appealing displays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
Dallas, TX05.2025
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
Dallas, TX05.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Very proficient with technology
- Strong swimming ability
Accomplishments
- Bishop Dunne Presidential Scholarship 2021-2025
- Bishop's Honor Roll 2018-2024
- Bishop Dunne Ambassador 2021-2025
- Bishop Dunne Lead Ambassador 2024-2025
- National Junior Honor Society 2018-2022
- National Honor Society 2022 - 2025
- National Spanish Honor Society 2022-2025
Additional Information
Participated in an internship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here I worked for Plane Safe Aircraft Maintenance Inc. I learned the hands on principles of airplane maintenance. I had the chance to study the working parts of various types of planes and engines. I was able to work along side mechanics who have over a combined 60 years of experience and the dynamics of a work environment in my desired field of study.
Certification
- Student Pilot Certification plus multiple hours of flying time - 2024
- Texas Boating License
Volunteering
- Total 200+ hours dedicated to community service
- Bishop Dunne Community Service Club Communications Chair, 2023-2025. Aid local communities in partnership with Brother Bills and Liberty Street Garden in providing afterschool care, food drives, clothes drives, and necessities in low-income areas.
- 2 Mission Trips to San Isidro del el General, Costa Rica, 2023, 2024. Helped local communities by building and renovating worn down churches and community centers to better improve poor rural areas. Also interacted with local communities and immersed myself in their local cultures and traditions.
- ACTZ Street Ministry, 2018-2019. Provided food for homeless populations areas in South Dallas
Affiliations
- National Honor Society 2022-2025
- National Honor Society President, 2025
- National Honor Society 2023-2025
- Bishop Dunne Community Service Club Communications Chair 2023-2025
- Student Council Member, 2024-2025
Sports Affliations and Awards
- Bishop Dunne Swim Team Captain 2023-2025
- Bishop Dunne Swim Team State Qualifier 2022, 2023, 2024
- Bishop Dunne Tennis Team State Qualifier 2023, 2024
- Costa Rica Mission Trip Participant 2023, 2024
- Bishop Dunne Community Service Team 2024
- Dallas Aquatics - Swim Team 2015-2025
- Competitive Wakesurfer 2022,2023,2024
- KIteboarding
- Surfing
- Sigma Competitive Swim Team 2018-2020
- Martial Arts in 3 different disciplines, Taekwondo, Shorin-ryu, Shotakan 2012-2024
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 1st Olympic Sparring, 2nd Point Sparring 2016
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 1st Olympic Sparring, 2nd Point Sparring 2017
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 3rd Olympic Sparring, 1st Point Sparring 2018
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 1st Olympic Sparring, 1st Point Sparring 2019
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 1st Olympic Sparring, 1st Point Sparring 2022
- Takai Mine Karate - AAU Regional Tournament 1st Forms, 1st Olympic Sparring, 1st Point Sparring 2023
- Bishop Dunne Baseball Team 2021, 2022
- Select Baseball Teams - Roughriders 2016-2018, DFW Express 2018-2019, EA Bears 2019-2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Surf Instructor
DFW Surf
06.2024 - Current
Retail Cashier
Davis Street Mercantile
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bishop Dunne Catholic School
Associate of Science -
Dallas College
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