Praze Buchan
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a proven track record in event organization and team collaboration, demonstrated across roles at the University of Iowa and City of Ankeny. Excelled in creating safe, efficient environments, leveraging skills in CPR: Basic Life Support and interactive communication. Achieved a seamless operation of large-scale sporting events and childcare with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletics Department - Crew Hawk
University of Iowa
Iowa City, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Arrange and set-up equipment prior to teams coming in for practice and games
- Keeping gyms and equipment clean, in undamaged shape, and organized
- Breaking down and putting away equipment
- Organize and set-up for large sporting events, banquets, meetings, etc
Babysitting/Summer Nanny
N/A
06.2017 - Current
- Providing care to children ranging from ages 10 months to 14 years
- Create a safe and fun environment for the children
- Organized and facilitated daily activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor games, and reading.
- Adapted easily to different environments while remaining patient under pressure.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
Gym Supervisor
City of Ankeny
Ankeny
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Arrange and set-up equipment prior to teams coming in for practice and games
- Keeping gyms and equipment clean, in undamaged shape, and organized
- Breaking down and putting away equipment
Umpire/Referee
City of Ankeny
Ankeny
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Monitoring and officiating athletic competitions
- Enforcing rules and guidelines to prevent injuries
- Monitoring behaviors of competing athletes
Education
Second-year Student - Human Physiology, Spanish
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA03.2025
Honors Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Ankeny, IAAssociate of Science -
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IASkills
- Mandatory reporter in dependent adult and child
- Event organization
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Clear communication
- Workplace safety
- Workplace efficiency
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operations
- Interactive communication skills
- Quality control checks
- Flexible schedule
- Certified in CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Seal of Biliteracy (English/Spanish)
Extracurricular Activities
DMACC Dean's Award for High Scholastic Achievement - 2021, 2022, 2023; Academic Excellence Award - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023; National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mental Health Club, Three Sport Athlete in High School, Softball, Basketball, Track and Field, Volunteer Hours, Mercy Hospital - Making and delivering 100 tie blankets to bring to patients in hospital each year since 2020, Meals from the Heartland - Packaging meals to be sent out, Miracle League of Ankeny - Helping those with disabilities participate in athletic events, Running Youth Sports Camps
Timeline
Athletics Department - Crew Hawk
University of Iowa
09.2023 - Current
Gym Supervisor
City of Ankeny
08.2022 - 08.2023
Umpire/Referee
City of Ankeny
07.2019 - 08.2023
Babysitting/Summer Nanny
N/A
06.2017 - Current
Second-year Student - Human Physiology, Spanish
University of Iowa
Honors Diploma -
Ankeny High School
Associate of Science -
Des Moines Area Community College
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