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Laura Baksys

Palos Park,IL

Summary

I am currently a student at Moraine Valley Community College, pursuing an Associate's Degree in Human Resource Management. I recently made the Spring 2024 Deans List, as well as the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. I intend to focus on organizational design and behavior, with a focus on conflict resolution. I aspire to add value to any organization I am within by providing an optimistic attitude, creativity, and passion towards all my daily tasks and endeavors.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dogsitter and Babysitter

Various Families
02.2023 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space for all pet sitting tasks, including cleaning up after dogs during visits or overnight stays.
  • Gained repeat business through exceptional customer service and genuine compassion for the animals in my care.

Sales Associate

Vans
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provided guidance for customers in need of footwear and merchandise
  • Repeatedly maintained excellent sales numbers
  • Completed every task and goal for each shift

Team Member

Goodwill Industries
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Helped customers and maintained good relationships with all associates and members of management
  • Trained to merge into management team
  • Learned all functions of the store
  • Led production team with daily goals and tasks
  • Trained new associates with managing registers and assignments

Martial Arts Instructor

Kickhigher Martial Arts
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Learned hundreds of self defense techniques
  • Participated in demonstration team, recruiting students from various locations
  • Imparted key etiquette points, discipline, and respect.
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.

Lifeguard

Riviera Country Club
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Trained and maintained Red Cross certification skills
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
08-2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Multitasking
  • Work Ethic
  • Experience in Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Behavioral Management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Regular Availability
  • Honest and Dependable

Hobbies and Interests

  • Martial Arts
  • Singing
  • Playing various instruments
  • Traveling
  • Reading


Accomplishments

  • Spring "24 Deans List
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt in TaeKwonDo
  • 2nd Degree Black Belt in HapKiDo
  • Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and Live Water Rescue Certification
  • OSHA Forklift Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Lithuanian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dogsitter and Babysitter

Various Families
02.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Vans
10.2021 - 10.2022

Team Member

Goodwill Industries
11.2019 - 10.2021

Martial Arts Instructor

Kickhigher Martial Arts
06.2018 - 07.2019

Lifeguard

Riviera Country Club
05.2016 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management

Moraine Valley Community College

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