Lauren Gillikin
Windermere,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Delivers strong performances and perfects routines to meet choreographer expectations. Enthusiastic professional works hard to master challenging dance routines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disney Lifeguard
Disney
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
- Promoted water safety awareness with educational presentations to community groups.
Photographer's Assistant
Old Town Portrait Gallery
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Color Guard Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Enhanced student performance by developing and implementing comprehensive color guard routines.
- Provided personalized coaching for individual skill development, resulting in increased confidence and performance quality.
- Collaborated with band directors to create cohesive performances that incorporated both musical and visual elements.
- Organized and managed color guard auditions, ensuring fair and objective evaluations of each participant''s abilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Marine Biology
Valencia College
Orlando, FL11.2023
Skills
- Dance Instruction
- Music Interpretation
- Musicality Awareness
- Choreography Memorization
- Performance Confidence
- Flag Handling Techniques
- Stage Performance
- Leadership Qualities
- Lifeguard operations
- CPR and AED Training
Timeline
Disney Lifeguard
Disney
01.2023 - Current
Color Guard Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
06.2021 - 12.2023
Photographer's Assistant
Old Town Portrait Gallery
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Marine Biology
Valencia College