Rachel Porn
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Empathetic psychology applicant with hands-on experience in leadership and behavioral development. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and motivation, with a strong foundation in working with diverse individuals. Experienced in managing staff and supporting youth and adults, focused on applying psychological principles to enhance workplace effectiveness and promote well-being.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aquatics Coordinator
Aquatics Coordinator YMCA of Honolulu
09.2023 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained department employees.
- Identified and implemented service improvements, resolving issues to enhance participant satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations at the aquatics center, including scheduling and pool maintenance.
- Created a yearly department budget and successfully improved previous years revenue.
- Assigned work to team members and evaluated performance against standards.
- Fostered positive relationships with participants, families, and staff members.
- Cultivated strong relationships with participants, families, and staff to foster a supportive community environment.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of aquatic programs.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations, promoting professional development through constructive feedback and mentorship.
- Led emergency response drills for staff, reinforcing safety protocols and preparedness in aquatic environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI12-2025
Skills
- Emergency response planning
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Program evaluation
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
- Professional communication
- Active listening
ACTIVITIES
Safety Around Water (SAW) organizer, sponsored by CDC, DOE, DOH, In-person experience of AA and NA meeting, Healthy Kids Day volunteer, Acces Surf volunteer, Community engagement coordinator for the YMCA of Honolulu Aquatics Association
Timeline
Aquatics Coordinator
Aquatics Coordinator YMCA of Honolulu
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hawaii Pacific University