Maren Knauer
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Driven and friendly college student with a talent for quick learning and adding value to teams. History of successful projects utilizing critical thinking and strong communication skills. Service-oriented individual dedicated to making a useful contribution by multitasking and prioritizing others' needs.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Big Blue Swim School
Gilbert, AZ
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain discipline and a positive learning environment.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Provided first aid when necessary due to minor injuries sustained during lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns.
- Generated content for various media platforms, such as websites and social media accounts.
Au pair
Private Residence(s)
, Ireland & Germany
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated language development through play.
- Planned educational activities such as crafts, games and outings that promoted physical activity.
- Managed light housekeeping duties including laundry, grocery shopping and errands.
- Provided 1-3 meals per day for family, and snacks for children.
- Completed light housework duties such as washing dishes, dusting, and cleaning up after children's playtime.
- Developed strong relationships with families by exhibiting professionalism throughout employment period.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Team Member
Culver's
Chandler, AZ
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Served customers in dining room and drive-thru
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
Family Nanny
Private Residence
Chandler, AZ
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Engaged with children, providing a nurturing, positive, and safe environment
- Assisted children with homework and monitored playtime
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment
- Cooked nutritious meals and prepared snacks
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families
- Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects
- Reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
CGCC
11.2024
Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
Gilbert, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Advanced Sales Strategies
- Progress Tracking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Instructional skills
- Child development expert
- People-oriented
- Language skills
- Superior communication skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Lifesaving
- Proficient In POS Systems
- Merchandise Stocking
- Calendar Management
Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- Food Handler's Card
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Languages
German
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Au pair
Private Residence(s)
06.2023 - 12.2023
Team Member
Culver's
11.2021 - 02.2022
Family Nanny
Private Residence
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Lifeguard Certification
- Food Handler's Card
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Swim Instructor
Big Blue Swim School
Associate of Arts - Communications
CGCC
Diploma -
American Leadership Academy
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