I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community, learning about STEM, being outdoors, and playing competitive soccer
Mia Fitzsimmons
Tacoma
Summary
Dynamic communicator with a strong passion for community engagement, seeking to leverage and expand skills in the Campus Visit Assistant role. Deep understanding of The University of Puget Sound's history and current initiatives, complemented by firsthand experience as an athlete on the women's soccer team. Enthusiastic about fostering meaningful conversations and connections within the community. Committed to utilizing and enhancing communication and organizational abilities to contribute effectively to campus outreach efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Flanagan Family, Cornell Family, Colton Family
Denver, CO
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Coordinated schedules, balancing transportation to extracurricular events and playdates.
- Enhanced routines to improve efficiency in daily operations and family dynamics.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Ice Cream Scooper
Rosie's Ice Cream
Denver, CO
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Served customers with speed and detail orientation, keeping team running smoothly throughout service fluctuations.
- Kept work area tidy and sanitary, promptly addressing spills, and other messes.
- Operated cash register, taking payments and issuing customer receipts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in establishment.
- Carried out cash and card transactions quickly and thoughtfully.
- Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
- Observed health code regulations and internal policies for cleaning and sanitizing.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Kept a tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed inventory of ice cream flavors and toppings to ensure availability.
- Trained new staff on ice cream preparation and customer service procedures.
Personal Trainer Intern
Community College Of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives
- Attended professional development conferences
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Denver North High School
Denver, CO05-2025
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Safety Oversight
- Athlete Discipline
- Community Relationships
- Athlete Engagement
- Stress Tolerance
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Client Engagement
- Leadership Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Cheerful and energetic
Interests
Accomplishments
- Denver North Varsity Soccer (2020-2024)
- Player of the Year (HS Soccer, 2023)
- Denver North Varsity Soccer Captain (2021-2024)
- National Honor Society Member
- Organizer of community mural painting to bring awareness to the effects of drunk driving
- 2-year letter for UPS women's soccer
- Earned the President Scholarship from UPS
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM (2023)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM (2023)
- InBody 570 Certification, InBody (2023)
- TRX Suspension Training Digital Course, TRX (2023)
- CPR/AED/First Aid, American Safety Training Institute (2023)
Timeline
Personal Trainer Intern
Community College Of Denver
08.2023 - 05.2024
Ice Cream Scooper
Rosie's Ice Cream
04.2023 - 08.2024
Nanny
Flanagan Family, Cornell Family, Colton Family
02.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Puget Sound
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Community College of Denver
High School Diploma -
Denver North High School