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Nova Gehring

CARLTON,WA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated third year high school student with experience in retail sales, Assistant Riding Instructor at Methow Valley Riding Unlimited and Twisp Lifeguard. Known for reliability and strong interpersonal communication, I excel in creating engaging learning environments while ensuring safety and support for all participants.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Riding Instructor

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited
03.2025 - Current
  • Supports riders in learning basic horsemanship skills while prioritizing safety
  • Diffuses potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
  • Supports students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.

Horse/House Sitting

Private Horse Owners
09.2024 - Current
  • Multiple days spent independently tending to home and horses
  • Navigates challenging situations independently

Volunteer

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited- Let Em Ride
03.2023 - Current
  • Assists with special events and daily programs.
  • Maintains clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Uses strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
  • Supports engaging, fun, and smooth-running learning environments for at risk youth

Retail Sales Associate

Pinetooth Press Retail Shop
07.2024 - 01.2026
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer needs and concerns
  • Managed store independently on busy weekend shifts
  • Performed cash and card transactions to complete customer purchases and returns

Lifeguard at Wagner Memorial Pool

Town Of Twisp
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
  • Assisted customers at the register regarding daily and seasonal passes
  • Taught daily swim lesions, infant to 10 years old
  • Independently taught water aerobics to adults across the lifespan

Education

Junior Class -

Liberty Bell High School
Winthrop, WA

Skills

  • Group instruction experience
  • Punctual
  • Dedicated learner
  • Trustworthy
  • Independently handles financial transactions

Timeline

Lifeguard at Wagner Memorial Pool

Town Of Twisp
06.2025 - 08.2025

Assistant Riding Instructor

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited
03.2025 - Current

Horse/House Sitting

Private Horse Owners
09.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Pinetooth Press Retail Shop
07.2024 - 01.2026

Volunteer

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited- Let Em Ride
03.2023 - Current

Junior Class -

Liberty Bell High School
Nova Gehring