Karinne Trojan
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record of aligning practices with organizational needs. Expertise in managing high-pressure situations and adapting to evolving challenges. Strong ability to enhance workplace systems through effective organization and consistency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Coach & Receptionist
Swim Labs
Littleton, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Work with neurodiverse swimmers to teach pool safety and swimming techniques through private and group lessons
- Monitor and maintain the aquatic facility, pool chemicals, and associated pumps
- Resolve client concerns, schedule appointments, and sales
Special Olympics Swim Coach
Green Mountain Recreation Center
Lakewood, CO
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Work with coaches, volunteers, parents and children to teach pool safety and swimming techniques
- Develop and implement age/ability appropriate practices and lessons for swimmers of varying skill levels
Head CARA Coach and Swim Instructor
Green Mountain Recreation Center
Lakewood, CO
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Instructor for group and private swim lessons for individuals, including those that are neurodiverse or on the spectrum
- Work with other Head Coaches in the Colorado Association of Recreation Athletics to organize, schedule and host swim meets
- Work to advance swimmer's skills and techniques through drills and stroke refinement
Lead Teacher
Learning Experience
Centennial, CO
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed lesson plans to meet Colorado state standards
- Communicated daily with parents to ensure their children's needs were met and worked with them to maintain routines
Assistant Teacher
Primrose at Shadow Canyon
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Utilized childhood education skills to engage children during class instruction
- Fed, cleaned, toilet trained and monitored the general safety for a class of two-year-olds
Head Coach (Seasonal)
Reunion Recreation Center
Commerce City, CO
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Scheduled, organized, and planned practices for swimmers of vary skill levels
- Assisted with the preparation and paperwork required for swim meets
- Provided a positive and enjoyable environment for swimmers and parents
Customer Service Representative
EMSI
Denver, CO
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed scheduling for 6 phlebotomists and their clients
- Answered calls, voicemails, and questions from clients and agents
- Maintained and created client records that contained confidential client and medical information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12-2025
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, CO05-2007
Skills
- Adaptability to new environments
- Computer proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Active listening
- Management expertise
- Program development
- Communication skills
- Diversity and inclusion advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication strategies
- Time management techniques
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Timeline
Swim Coach & Receptionist
Swim Labs
02.2022 - Current
Special Olympics Swim Coach
Green Mountain Recreation Center
03.2020 - 01.2021
Head CARA Coach and Swim Instructor
Green Mountain Recreation Center
03.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Teacher
Learning Experience
12.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Teacher
Primrose at Shadow Canyon
08.2017 - 12.2017
Head Coach (Seasonal)
Reunion Recreation Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
Customer Service Representative
EMSI
09.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School