Laurel Metheney
Buckhannon,wv
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with experience at West Virginia University Extension Service, excelling in creating inclusive environments for children. Proven ability to listen actively and promote safety, while effectively collaborating with teams. Skilled in developing engaging activities and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Committed to fostering positive relationships and encouraging healthy habits.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Extension Camping Instructor
West Virginia University Extension Service
05.2025 - Current
- Held this position in May 2024- October 2024 and currently.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote a clean environment.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Held this position seasonally.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
01.2025 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Lifeguard
Shepherd University Wellness Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
Lifeguard
Upshur County Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Held this position in May 2022- August 2022, May 2023- August 2023 and May 2024-August 2024.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
Retail Stock Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
Barista
The Outpost
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
Buckhannon, WV05-2023
No Degree - Allied Health
Fred Eberle Technical Center
Buckhannon,WV05-2023
No Degree -
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WVSkills
- Adaptable to situations
- Works well with others
- Proficient with technology
- Hard working
- Listens well
Timeline
Extension Camping Instructor
West Virginia University Extension Service
05.2025 - Current
Server
Texas Roadhouse
01.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Shepherd University Wellness Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Retail Stock Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 11.2023
Barista
The Outpost
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lifeguard
Upshur County Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Buckhannon Upshur High School
No Degree - Allied Health
Fred Eberle Technical Center
No Degree -
Shepherd University
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