Luke Ellett
Forest,VA
Summary
I am currently a freshmen at Virginia Tech looking for a summer job or internship in the engineering field. I would prefer to work 30+ hours a week and have no problem commuting. I hope to kickstart my career this summer and learn more about what Civil Engineering has to offer for me.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Provided customer service and responded to complaints, injuries and altercations allowing the pool to run smoothly.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
- Learned how to maintain chemical requirements of both 3 different pump systems.
Assistant Swim Coach
Wildwood Pool
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
- Provided constructive feedback to swimmers, leading to increased technical proficiency and stronger performances in competitions.
- Collaborated with head coach to create and execute practice plans for various skill levels, resulting in improved swim times.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for kids from 8-18 years old.
Engineering Intern
Delta Star Inc
01.2024 - 04.2024
- I collected and organized data from mobile substation projects.
- I worked from a desk, and in the warehouse observing every step of building and testing substations.
- I learned a lot about how substations worked, and I got a lot better at using excel.
Athletics Staff Member
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Set up and facilitated recreational sporting events in the Lynchburg area from youth basketball, softball and summer day camps, to commonwealth games.
- I also assisted in weekly instructional basketball clinics for kids 8-12.
Lifeguard, Swim Lessons Instructor
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Saved 11 kids in my three summers on stand.
- Taught swim lesson with classes ranging from 4-8 kids ages 7-12, improving their swimming ability, conquering fears of deep water and diving boards (in my advanced class), and teaching them how to be safe around water.
Education
No Degree - General Engineering
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
Forest, VA05-2024
Skills
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Risk management
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified
- WSI Certified
- Lifeguard and CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Woodworking
- Designing and Printing 3D Models for personal projects
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Swim Coach
Wildwood Pool
05.2024 - 07.2024
Engineering Intern
Delta Star Inc
01.2024 - 04.2024
Athletics Staff Member
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
09.2022 - 04.2024
Lifeguard, Swim Lessons Instructor
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2023
No Degree - General Engineering
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
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