Paige Machemer
Boulder,CO
Summary
Experienced lifeguard with a diverse skill set encompassing customer service, communication, and leadership abilities. Demonstrated versatility through roles as a babysitter, summer camp counselor, and intern at Habitat for Humanity. Proven track record of ensuring safety in aquatic environments while fostering positive interactions with patrons. Passionate about utilizing acquired skills to contribute effectively to team dynamics and community engagement initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
Boulder, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Greeted guests and provided excellent customer service.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, staff, and administration.
Lifeguard
City of Lakewood Recreation
Lakewood, CO
05.2023 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Misty Del Cuore
Ken Caryl, CO
05.2021 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
Internship
Habitat for Humanity
Littleton, CO
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in restocking of inventory as needed.
- Provided assistance to customers with inquiries, requests and complaints.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including sweeping, mopping and dusting surfaces.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided them with information about products or services available.
- Assisted customers with loading purchases into vehicles when necessary.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Assisted in stocking shelves, unloading merchandise and organizing inventory.
Summer Camp Counselor
Colorado Academy Summer Programs
Littleton, CO
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among different age groups of campers.
- Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder05-2026
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO05-2022
Skills
- Lifeguard certification
- Adaptability in Emergencies
- CPR and AED Training
- Patience and Empathy
- Leadership Qualities
- Strong swimming ability
- First Aid
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Policy Management
- Pool operations
- Providing customer service
- Supply organization
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal Setting
- Professional Demeanor
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Lifeguard
City of Boulder Parks and Recreation
09.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
City of Lakewood Recreation
05.2023 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Misty Del Cuore
05.2021 - Current
Internship
Habitat for Humanity
05.2021 - 08.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Colorado Academy Summer Programs
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of Colorado Boulder
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
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