Kizzy Shepherd
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Skilled professional trained in safety procedures and protocols, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Excellent communication abilities foster strong relationships and enhance customer satisfaction. Proven leadership capabilities with a focus on understanding and addressing client needs. Efficient in maintaining workflow and collaborating effectively in team environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Swim Instructor
City of Lakewood
Lakewood, Colorado
07.2025 - Current
- Designed personalized swim lesson plans for varying skill levels.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted lessons to meet individual needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized pool environment for all participants.
- Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding lesson expectations.
- Demonstrated proper swim techniques to enhance learning and retention.
- Organized activities that improved swimmers' physical fitness levels.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques and strokes, such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Lifeguard
City of Lakewood
Lakewood, Colorado
05.2023 - Current
- Provided first aid assistance during emergencies and incidents.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance for safety standards.
- Enforced pool regulations to promote a safe environment for patrons.
- Responded promptly to rescue situations, applying lifesaving techniques as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pool area, ensuring a pleasant experience for guests.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
Host
Angies
Littleton, CO
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring positive first impressions.
- Managed reservation system to enhance seating efficiency and minimize wait times.
- Assisted guests with menu inquiries, providing tailored recommendations.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction.
- Handled guest complaints professionally to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
- Supported servers as a busser by maintaining timely service and table turnover.
- Operated drive-through window, efficiently taking orders and managing cash transactions.
- Prepared customer orders while greeting patrons, ensuring a smooth service experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Colorado05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business
UH Manoa Hawaii
Honolulu, HISkills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Lesson planning
- Safety enforcement
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- First aid response
- CPR certified
- Patience and empathy
- Injury prevention strategies
- Team-building activities
- Group instruction
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking confidence
- Instructional creativity
- Adaptability and dependability
- Strong leadership
- Professionalism and punctuality
Photographer
- I specialize in digital photography but also pursue film photography. I took third in state for my digital photography.
Athlete
- I played volleyball all for years of high school, earning academic all state and first team all conference.
- I also ran varsity track
Diver
- Skin and scuba dive, pursuing the rehabilitation of coral reefs
Baking business
- Create my own customizable deserts and sell them to neighbors, utilizing social media platforms to showcase my products.
Sewing
- I sew my own clothes.
- I produce and sell bikinis, hoodies, and dresses.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Swim Instructor
City of Lakewood
07.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Lakewood
05.2023 - Current
Host
Angies
05.2023 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
UH Manoa Hawaii