Katherine Cardenas
Covina,CA
Summary
Junior Pre-vet Animal Science major at Cal Poly Pomona. Dedicated student with excellent time management skills and great leadership qualities. Effective communicator with a variety of experiences. Pays close attention to detail and maintains professionalism. Great working under pressure and stepping out of comfort zones, as well as encouraging others to do so.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Chuze Fitness
09.2025 - Current
- Prioritize customer service by greeting members with consistency and showing availability to provide support when needed.
- Utilize "Ignite" online platform to manage member profiles (memberships, purchases, billing, agreements, etc.)
- Hourly cleaning of busy areas in the gym and constant detailing of various areas.
- Provide tours, recommendations and answer member questions/concerns with gym offerings.
Assistant Supervisor of Lifeguard Management
ASICPP
12.2024 - Current
- Create monthly schedules for over 25 lifeguards, itineraries for monthly in-service training sessions and budget tracking.
- Participate in weekly leadership meetings to propose new ideas and work to improve the aquatics department in total.
- Assist in the recruitment and training of incoming lifeguards (interviewing, onboarding, shadowing).
- Issue counseling forms to limit repeated infractions among lifeguards.
Lifeguard
ASICPP
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
Aquatics Lead
Raging Waters Los Angeles
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored facility operations to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, with daily opening/closing inspections.
- Utilized radio communication across all departments during operating hours, mastering radio codes to convey messages.
- Responded to multiple emergencies in an effective manner, applying critical thinking skills, & providing first aid when necessary.
- Learned to accommodate and provide an enjoyable experience for guests with disabilities.
Lifeguard
Raging Waters Los Angeles
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Participating in monthly In-Service days to stay up-to-date in my skills as a lifeguard.
- Trained in shallow and deep water rescue techniques, along with suspected spinal injuries, along with CPR and AED training.
- Operating rides, by helping guests get into the water in a safe manner, and out as well.
- Performed emergency rescues in and out of water when necessary.
Cashier, Cook and Server
CRFT Burger
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Taking & fulfilling orders, prepping food, and running food to tables.
- Washing dishes and ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Found quick resolutions to problems with service and/or food issues.
- Using time management to stay effective and to satisfy the needs of the customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Vet Animal Science -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School
Glendora, CA05-2023
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Lifeguarding
- Food Handler Certification
- POS Systems
- Cash Handling
- Staff Training
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- Photography/Videography
- Proficient in Canva, Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe, Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- 10 years in Girl Scouts
- Honor Roll and Dean's List at Cal Poly Pomona
- Member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
- Held positions; Program Council - Sunshine Chair from 2023-2024, Executive Council - VP Communication 2024-2025
- Now serving as VP Academic Achievement for the 2025-2026 term
- Participated in a summer Internship for Social Media and Marketing
- Beginning a Spring Semester on-campus internship with the mice lab
Certification
- Red Cross CPR, Lifeguard, and First Aid
- Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
Timeline
Team Member
Chuze Fitness
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Supervisor of Lifeguard Management
ASICPP
12.2024 - Current
Aquatics Lead
Raging Waters Los Angeles
03.2024 - 09.2024
Lifeguard
ASICPP
10.2023 - 12.2024
Lifeguard
Raging Waters Los Angeles
03.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier, Cook and Server
CRFT Burger
04.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science in Pre-Vet Animal Science -
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
High School Diploma -
Glendora High School