Nicholas W. Rue
Farmington
Summary
Motivated student with proven academic excellence and leadership experience. Strong skills in team collaboration and critical thinking. Detail-oriented with effective time management abilities. Intends to pursue leadership and public service opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Services and Engagement
Target Corporation
Victor
03.2025 - Current
- Provided engaging and welcoming service to customers, resolving questions or concerns and enhancing guest experience across check-out lanes, digital order pickup, and merchandise questions.
- Marketed loyalty programs to customers through check-lanes interactions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure re-shop items were organized and stocked successfully and ensured the fulfillment of online orders.
- Managed self-checkout lanes to ensure smooth purchasing interactions for guests.
Swim Instructor-Lead Instructor
Champion Hills Country Club
Victor
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Oversaw a team of lifeguards providing swimming instructions to children four times a week.
- Directed one-on-one instructional meetings with children and their parents or guardians to assess strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed personal plans for instructees based on personal needs and goals.
- Led instruction in essential water-survival skills, guiding participants in treading water and multiple flotation techniques.
Lifeguard
Champion Hills Country Club
Victor
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Led a team of lifeguards to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas.
- Organized clean-ups around the outdoor pool at the start of the season.
- Supervised and participated in equipment installation and maintenance for chemical regulation and water filtration.
- Assisted in the groundskeeping of the area encompassing the pool.
- Developed knowledge of pool safety and water rescue, while learning about equipment maintenance and installation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and History, American Government and Politics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY06.2029
High School Diploma -
Victor Senior High School
Victor, NY06.2025
Skills
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Research
- Analytical writing
Interests
- Investment and the Economy: Participated in the Global Investment Challenge ran by the Wharton School of Business while part of a team of investors and single-handedly managed the Real Estate section of a portfolio.
- Courts and the Legal Process: Observed courtroom proceedings; engaged with judges and court staff to learn case organization and classification, with additional exposure at a local District Attorney's Office.
Leadership Experience
Class Officer
Victor, NY | Sept 2021 - June 2023
- Led a team of peers that advised and advocated student interests through weekly meetings and in-person, one-on-one, discussions.
- Coordinated peer led service trips to FoodLink and food drives to homeless shelters located in the Greater Rochester Area.
- Organized clothing drives for homeless shelters within the Greater Rochester Area.
- Participated in a day-long clean-up for women and children fleeing domestic violence at the Willow House.
- Oversaw the planning and implementation of certain social events.
- Developed an understanding of a mock election and campaign, and acquired knowledge of campaign management, public speaking, and debating.
Rochester International Academy, Server
Rochester, NY | Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
- Handled preparing and serving Thanksgiving Dinner for refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa.
- Assisted in preparing care packages that included basic toiletries and excess food.
- Developed a network of volunteers that assisted in facilitating similar events and food delivery.
Timeline
Guest Services and Engagement
Target Corporation
03.2025 - Current
Swim Instructor-Lead Instructor
Champion Hills Country Club
09.2021 - 09.2024
Lifeguard
Champion Hills Country Club
06.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and History, American Government and Politics
Syracuse University
High School Diploma -
Victor Senior High School