Maureen D. Sydnor
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Retired senior who is friendly, dependable, and eager to contribute as a part-time Grocery Courtesy Clerk. Experienced in helping customers, bagging groceries, stocking shelves, and keeping the store neat and organized. Brings a strong work ethic and positive attitude, and enjoys working with others to provide excellent service.
Overview
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Certification
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Aqua Whisperer
Aqua Bliss
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Taught children with disabilities water therapy, yoga, aquatic exercises, and chi healing during private lessons.
Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross
Illinois, California, Texas, and Arizona
01.1975 - 01.2018
- Assisted in teaching swimming to individuals with disabilities for six years in California, Illinois, Texas, and Arizona.
Aqua Specialist Instructor
Ability 360 Sports & Fitness Center (Former SpoFit Ability 360)
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Teach students of various abilities and levels, including those with disabilities, in Ai Chi, Aqua Kriya Yoga, and swimming. Served as a lifeguard on duty.
Aqua Instructor
The Salvation Army (KROC)
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Taught adults yoga, water aerobics, and Arthritis Foundation Aquatics classes.
Locker Room Attendant
Lifetime Fitness
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Maintained to clean, restock, and interact with the ladies in the locker room.
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway Grocery Store
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2008 - 01.2008
- Bag groceries, restock and organize shelves, and keep the store clean.
Senior Loan Closer
Source One Mortgage
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1986 - 01.1995
- Prepared closing documents for FHA, VA, and conventional loans. Calculated payments, escrow, and closing costs. Coordinated with team members to complete closings. Maintained 100% accuracy per month (company average: 16). Awarded Employee of the Month.
Fitness Trainer
Canyon Ranch Spa
Tucson, Arizona
06.1986 - 09.1986
- Provided training in weightlifting, injury prevention, deep breathing, and stress reduction.
Room Attendant
Leow’s Ventana Canyon Resort
Tucson, Arizona
09.1985 - 06.1986
- Cleaned the guest and suite rooms.
Adaptive Physical Education Aide
Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind
Tucson, Arizona
01.1982 - 04.1982
- Educated multiple children with disabilities in adaptive physical education as a student teacher from the University of Arizona.
Special Population Teacher
Abilene Recreation Center
Abilene, Texas
01.1980 - 01.1980
- Taught physical activities to 10 children with intellectual disabilities.
Assistant Swimming Coach
Boy’s Club
San Antonio, Texas
06.1977 - 09.1977
- Coached the swim team and was responsible for 50 Black teenagers on the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Utah State University
Logan, UtahB.A Degree - Physical Education/ K-12
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizonaundefined
Randolph High School
Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inventory management
- Customer assistance
- Effective problem resolution
- Proficient in American Sign Language
Affiliations
- Miss Deaf Arizona Pageant Director 1992 – 1998
- Oral Deaf Representative Connecting Arizona Advocates, Inc. Vice-President
- City of Phoenix Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues as Commissioner
- Steering Committee for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for Passenger Information and Paging System as Commissioner
- Deaf Coalition
- Desert Ridge Parents Group Treasurer
- Phoenix Deaf Woman Organization
- Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as Commissioner
Certification
- First Aid, Basic Rescue, CPR, AED, WSI, Lifeguard 1977 – 2018
- Aqua Kriya Yoga Certification 2015
- Ai Chi Certification 2015
- Usui Reiki Master/Teacher Certification 2017
- Arthritis Foundation Certification 2012
Timeline
Aqua Whisperer
Aqua Bliss
01.2016 - 01.2020
Aqua Specialist Instructor
Ability 360 Sports & Fitness Center (Former SpoFit Ability 360)
01.2012 - 01.2017
Aqua Instructor
The Salvation Army (KROC)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Locker Room Attendant
Lifetime Fitness
01.2008 - 01.2012
Courtesy Clerk
Safeway Grocery Store
01.2008 - 01.2008
Fitness Trainer
Canyon Ranch Spa
06.1986 - 09.1986
Senior Loan Closer
Source One Mortgage
01.1986 - 01.1995
Room Attendant
Leow’s Ventana Canyon Resort
09.1985 - 06.1986
Adaptive Physical Education Aide
Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind
01.1982 - 04.1982
Special Population Teacher
Abilene Recreation Center
01.1980 - 01.1980
Assistant Swimming Coach
Boy’s Club
06.1977 - 09.1977
Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross
01.1975 - 01.2018
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Randolph High School
B.A Degree - Physical Education/ K-12
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science -
Utah State University
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Woman of the Year Award, Lifetime Fitness Employee of the Month Award, Source One Mortgage Employee of the Month Award, The Salvation Army (ROC) Achievement Award, Received several volunteer awards for work with the Deaf community, including recognition from the City of Phoenix Mayor’s Commission and the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.