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Kaydence Kowalski

Norman,OK

Summary

Current student at the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Health and Exercise Science, and minoring in Spanish on a pre-Physician's Associate pathway. I am a results-driven student with excellent organizational and communication skills. I also have two years of clinical shadowing experience in High School.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Waxahachie, TX
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
  • Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
  • Supervised several aquatic events, such as open swim, special needs swim, pool parties, swim team practice, water aerobics, and lap swim.
  • Taught swim lessons for guests and members of the facility of all ages, teaching around 200 children and adults each summer basic water safety as well as upper-level swimming skills.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
  • Regularly practiced life-saving methods on a weekly basis alongside fellow lifeguards in order to maintain the safest environment possible.

Shift Lead

Smoothie King
Ennis, TX
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • All of the same duties as my previous title of team member, plus:
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job duties, as well as providing support for existing team members.
  • Managed cash registers and cash drops, ensuring that my employee's cash drawers were always exact.
  • Helped fellow staff brainstorm ways to improve efficiency and personability, helping to create the best store experience for all customers.
  • Managed deliveries of stock, communicating with our suppliers and getting everything put away properly and in a timely manner.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.

Team Member

Smoothie King
Ennis, TX
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies, and regularly checked expirations in order to assure freshness of all products and ingredients.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the entirety of the store.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with product selection and ordering process, and in doing so was able to build personal relationships with regular customers.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.

Education

Health And Exercise Science, Spanish

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Ennis High School
Ennis, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • First aid certification
  • CPR, BLS, and AED certifications
  • Rapid health assessment
  • Team building
  • Shadowing physicians and interacting with patients
  • Empathy and advanced interpersonal skills
  • Skilled in working with children

Affiliations

  • EHS Clinical Rotations Program (August 2022-May 2024)
  • EHS Student Council (August 2021-May 2024)
  • National Honors Society (August 2021-May 2022)
  • OU MedLife club
  • OU Food Pantry volunteer

Timeline

Shift Lead

Smoothie King
08.2023 - 01.2024

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
05.2023 - 08.2024

Team Member

Smoothie King
04.2022 - 11.2022

Health And Exercise Science, Spanish

University of Oklahoma

High School Diploma -

Ennis High School