Katelyn Smith
1207 Perry St,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Little Fish Swim School
Fredericksburg , VA
2022.05 - 2024.08
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Maintained physical endurance and agility for optimal job performance.
- Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Lifeguard
ORU Aerobics Center
Tulsa , Oklahoma
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
Floral Assistant
Flowers by Val
Fredericksburg , VA
2020.10 - 2024.01
- Ensured freshness of all flowers by regularly checking quality and replacing wilted or expired items.
- Delivered floral arrangements to local businesses and residences as needed.
- Inspected incoming shipments of flowers for quality assurance prior to stocking shelves.
- Unpacked boxes of fresh cut flowers from wholesalers and suppliers and stored them properly according to type and species.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling sharp tools such as scissors or knives while creating floral designs.
- Kept work areas clean at all times by sweeping floors and wiping down counters and tables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK2026-05
Fredericksburg Christian School
Fredericksburg, VA2022-05
Skills
- Feedback Evaluation
- Patience and Empathy
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Rule Enforcement
- Issue Resolution
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Avid Reader
- Former Worship Leader
- Youth Leader
- Avid Sand Volleyball Player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
ORU Aerobics Center
2024.02 - 2024.05
Swim Instructor
Little Fish Swim School
2022.05 - 2024.08
Floral Assistant
Flowers by Val
2020.10 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Oral Roberts University
Fredericksburg Christian School
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