Olivia McFall
Salem
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties, excelling in roles that demand exceptional interpersonal communications and creative writing skills. A lifelong learner passionate about helping others develop skills and gain confidence. Expert in editing and proofreading, multimedia writing, and storytelling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-generational Program Assistant
Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties
04.2024 - Current
- Assist with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Collaborate with team members in the creation, organization, marketing, and execution of events for all ages
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard
Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties
10.2023 - Current
- Prepare and execute lesson plans for biweekly classes, ages 4 to 12
- Create personalized lesson plans for private swim lessons, ages 4-12
- Communicate facility expectations and safeguard people of all ages
Lead Lifeguard
Camp Tadmor
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with staff leads to organize the schedules of five lifeguards
- Facilitated daily lifeguard training
- Maintained cleanliness at the boat house and lakefront
Content Writer
NERUS Strategies
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Created, edited, and revised customer-facing materials, in-house correspondence, and technical documents
- Interviewed business owners to develop original advertisements, online advertorial stories, and social media content
- Gained proficiency in AP style, Word, and research through a variety of mediums
Editor in Chief/ Reporter
Olympic College Newspaper
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Wrote and edited news articles sent in on a biweekly basis by five reporters
- Approved news articles for publishing based on relevance, originality, and professionalism
- Organized and led biweekly meetings with reporters
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Online05-2026
Bachelor of Science - English: Creative Writing
Corban University
Salem, OR05-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal Communications
- Creative Writing
- Editing and proofreading
- Group and individual instruction
- Promotional marketing and advertising
- Research
Certification
Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
Water Safety Instructor
Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
Published
“Best of…” magazines and website (NERUS Strategies)
Fusion Art Show 2023 (Corban University)
Blended 2021 (Olympic College)
The Rangers: Olympic College Newspaper
Timeline
Lead Lifeguard
Camp Tadmor
06.2024 - 08.2024
Multi-generational Program Assistant
Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties
04.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard
Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties
10.2023 - Current
Content Writer
NERUS Strategies
03.2023 - 04.2024
Editor in Chief/ Reporter
Olympic College Newspaper
06.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - English: Creative Writing
Corban University
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