Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Activities
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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MELIA KAILIKEA

MELIA KAILIKEA

Waddell,AZ

Summary

College freshman with well-honed supervisory skills. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Previous lifeguard. Studying for zoology and marine biology degree. Assists in many animal conservation programs to help the animals she loves.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

Hurricane Harbor
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
  • Took complete responsibility to solve any issues or complaints in the park as well as had complete responsibility to adhere to guests and other lifeguard's needs and safety.
  • Completed training and operated cameras/ EVS system, and completed training and operated communication/handheld transceiver.
  • Completed training and performed advanced CPR, Rescue breathing, and First AID.

Carhop Server

Sonic
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Answered guest questions and promoted special products
  • Memorized orders and maintained 100% accuracy in high-traffic times
  • Balanced orders on trays weighing over 30 lbs and delivered them to cars
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products
  • Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers
  • Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to promote compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Operated headset communication system to take orders quickly and accurately from customers

Education

Senior - General Studies

Shadow Ridge High School
Waddell, AZ
05.2025

No Degree - Zoology/Marine Biology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
07.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Menu Memorization
  • First Aid
  • Rescue breathing certified
  • Safety Training
  • Swim Instruction
  • Needs Assessment
  • Safety oversight
  • Emergency Response
  • Program Management
  • Pool operations
  • Lifeguard operations
  • CPR Certified
  • Food Handling
  • POS Systems
  • Payment Processing
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Customer Interaction
  • Interactive Communication Skills
  • Ordering Procedures

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved time limit through effectively helping with tasks in a timely manner.
  • Achieved satisfaction by completing orders with accuracy and efficiency.

Activities

  • Shadow Ridge High School, 08/2021-2025, Honors student at Shadow Ridge High School
  • Shadow Ridge High School, 08/2021-2025, Worked pitching sales and selling goods at afterschool activities
  • Shadow Ridge High School, 08/2021-2025, Takes college classes at Shadow Ridge
  • Estrella Community College, 08/2025, Honors classes at Esrella Community College

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Licensed lifegaurd

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

No Degree - Zoology/Marine Biology

Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
07.2025 - Current

Lifeguard

Hurricane Harbor
05.2024 - 07.2025

Carhop Server

Sonic
07.2023 - 11.2023

Senior - General Studies

Shadow Ridge High School
MELIA KAILIKEA