Khalil J. Mercado
Groton
Summary
Dedicated safety professional with extensive experience in the sector. Brings a strong skill set and a history of delivering quality work. Skilled in maintaining professionalism while fostering a positive environment. Demonstrates adaptability to schedule shifts and effectively addresses behavioral issues.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Runner, Busser
Daniel Packer Inn
Mystic
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to deliver seamless service during peak hours
- Supported staff to facilitate timely service delivery
- Supported staff to ensure that service ran smoothly and timely
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area to uphold sanitary standards and enhance guest experience
Senior Intern
Volunteer Work
Groton
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated discussions, encouraging active student participation and peer support to enhance engagement and collaboration
- Led activities and made reminder announcements to ensure smooth operations and keep students informed of expectations
- Monitored student behavior, maintaining professionalism and addressing issues appropriately to foster a positive learning environment
Sailing Instructor
Mystic Seaport Museum Sailing Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted safety briefings and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Conducted safety briefings, ensuring student understanding and compliance with regulations.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to student experience levels.
- Maintained and repaired sailing equipment, enhancing safety and performance during lessons.
- Incorporated interactive learning methods into lessons such as role-playing scenarios.
- Facilitated teamwork among students through organized group activities, fostering collaboration and skill development.
- Addressed student questions or concerns regarding sailing topics in a professional manner.
- Assisted in maintaining and repairing sailing equipment regularly.
- Completed re-certification and continuing education requirements related to safety and boating knowledge.
Camp Counselor in Training
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic
2020 - 2021
- Supervised daily camper activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports, games, and field trips, fostering creativity and teamwork in a safe environment.
- Provided support to counselors during outdoor adventures and field trips.
- Collaborated with counselors-in-training to plan and execute events that enhanced camper enjoyment and participation.
- Monitored camper behavior by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among children, promoting effective communication and social skills.
- Encouraged children to participate in team building activities and facilitated group discussions.
- Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
- Maintained a clean environment by helping out with general housekeeping duties around the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marine Science Magnet High School
Groton06.2025
Associate of Science - Architecture
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CTSkills
- Has Boating License
- Sailing
- Attentive to detail
- Quick response
- Responsible
- Caring
- Respectful
- Fast Learner
- Sociable
Team Memberships
Fitch Sailing team, Fitch Robotics
Hobbies and Interests
- Sailing
- Robotics
- Hiking
- Boardgames
Sailing Experience
JY-13's, 420's, Dyer Dowes, Schooners, Lasers, FJ's, Sunfish's
Personal Information
Age: 19
Timeline
Runner, Busser
Daniel Packer Inn
01.2025 - Current
Senior Intern
Volunteer Work
09.2024 - 06.2025
Sailing Instructor
Mystic Seaport Museum Sailing Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Camp Counselor in Training
Mystic Seaport Museum
2020 - 2021
High School Diploma -
Marine Science Magnet High School
Associate of Science - Architecture
Three Rivers Community College