- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Routinely attend the gym at least 3-5 times a week
- Avid Reader
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Photography
- Travel
Kelly Meckelborg
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Personable and vigilant with strong sense of responsibility and quick decision-making skills. Knowledgeable in working with outside sources and taking initiative to ensure the safety and learning of people and animals of all ages as well as capable of performing first aid and CPR effectively. Worked many social and hands on jobs requiring leadership, communication, and problem solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Hope Ranch Beach
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool and beach
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification and managed beachfront safety.
- Kept up with continued physically demanding tasks to ensure beach safety
- Coordinated and took control over disputes and emergency situations working with local residential security and animal rescue teams
- Trained multiple new members and facilitated scheduling with a large range of employees
- Lifeguard for beaches, public pools, and residential events
Pet Sitter
Local Community Families
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Lived full time in home for up to two weeks at a time maintaining care for a multitude of animals
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Increased client retention rate through excellent communication skills and genuine love for animals.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by communicating with veterinarians or pet owners immediately when necessary.
- Improved pets' obedience and manners with consistent training and positive reinforcement techniques.
Babysitter
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
- Effectively cared for 4 children under 6 including a 6 month old
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2025
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership Qualities
- First Aid
- Patience and Empathy
- Physical Fitness
- Team Collaboration
- Public Safety
- Safety oversight
- Reliability
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Selected as mentor/trainer for new hires.
- Successfully led swim training classes for participants of various ages.
- Was accepted to study for a semester in Florence Italy
- Played high level water polo on a multitude of club, high school, college, and US national teams
- Captain of multiple teams and organized practices and events
- Traveled socially and independently across multiple countries
- Completed 4 semesters of ASL- conversational level
Affiliations
- Psychology connection club member
- Previous division one college athlete
Interests
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Local Community Families
09.2019 - 08.2021
Lifeguard
Hope Ranch Beach
06.2019 - 08.2023
Babysitter
01.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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