Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Karla Callejas

Pico Rivera,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard Supervisor

Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation
Whittier, CA
04.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated performance of staff and addressed areas needing improvement.
  • Supervised lifeguard team of 20+ and assigned daily tasks.
  • Monitored daily pool activities and lifeguard performance.
  • Resolved member issues or complaints by listening and addressing issues directly or assigning tasks to other staff.
  • Taught team pool and deck safety rules and procedures.
  • Relayed issues such as facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
  • Trained new lifeguard staff and held In-service training sessions for existing team.
  • Consulted medical protocol to administer CPR, bandage wounds and clean injuries.

School Social Work Intern

Whittier Area Cooperative Special Education
Whittier, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Monitored the progress of students receiving services and modified plans as needed.
  • Facilitated small group counseling sessions focused on topics such as anger management, peer relationships, self-esteem building, social emotional needs.
  • Attended professional trainings related to evidence-based practices for social work in schools.
  • Consulted with teachers, parents and outside professionals to support service plan development.
  • Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
  • Supported social worker with client case management services.
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments of clients to evaluate their need and build rapport.
  • Updated documentation on existing processes and created documentation for new processes as needed.

Cashier

The Cookie Plug
Whittier, CA
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Operated cash register and POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • 200+ cookies were baked daily

Cashier

Spirit Halloween Super Store
Pico Rivera, CA
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operated cash register and POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2024

El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • First Aid and CPR/AED
  • Customer Service
  • WSI/LGI certification
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft excel, Word, Powerpoint, Google software's
  • Safety Commands and Protocols
  • Issue Resolution

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified Lifeguard, American Red Cross - 2023
  • Certified Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross - 2022
  • Certified Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross - 2022

Timeline

School Social Work Intern

Whittier Area Cooperative Special Education
08.2023 - 05.2024

Cashier

Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2020 - 11.2020

Cashier

The Cookie Plug
01.2020 - 05.2021

Lifeguard Supervisor

Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation
04.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

California State University - Los Angeles

El Rancho High School
Karla Callejas