Rachel Thibault
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Sociable server offering several years of experience delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of pos system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Server
Dakotah Sport & Fitness
Prior Lake, MN
03.2024 - Current
- Took food and beverage orders accurately from customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Maintained a clean workstation throughout shift, including tables, chairs, floors, walls, refrigerators.
- Suggested food and beverage items to customers based on their preferences.
Gymnastics Coach
Classic Gymnastics
Chanhassen, Minnesota
03.2022 - Current
- Instructed gymnasts on techniques and safety protocols.
- Organized and led practice sessions to enhance performance skills.
- Evaluated athletes' progress and provided constructive feedback.
- Adapted coaching methods based on individual needs of each athlete.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's behavior and progress in class.
- Provided motivational support and guidance to participants to develop and sustain positive relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prior Lake High School
Savage, MN06-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Coaching techniques
- Adaptability to change
- Sales techniques
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
- World Record Holder in 2024 Big Pull Water Skiing Ballet Line (73 girls behind one boat)
- World Record Holder in 2019 Trios Line Water Skiing (14 sets = 42 people behind one boat)
- Shockwaves water ski team took 4th place at D2 nationals in 2024
- Shockwaves water ski team took 3rd place at D2 nationals in 2025
- Shockwaves ballet line took 1st place at D2 nationals in 2025
- 2024 If You Build it Show Director Award (aka Crash Test Dummy) award
- 2024 Pyramid Princess Team Award
- 2023 Rise to the Top Show Director award
- 2023 Showmanship award
- 2023 PLHS 10A Girls Lacrosse Rookie of the Year
- Board Scholar since I have been eligible in HS (I can’t remember when it starts but I’ve gotten it every quarter)
- Unweighted GPA = 3.891
- Weighted GPA = 3.902
- Initiated/led the first ever mid-year activity fair
- This summer there will be an adaptive water ski day with the adapted kids/adapted athletes from PLHS. It will be one of the Shockwaves adapted clinic days, and kids from unified will help volunteer.
- 2023-2024 Junior Optimist International Rookie of the Year award - in recognition of Outstanding Service
- Junior Optimist International District Governor: My term in this position began this past summer. I have been connecting with other Junior Optimist clubs in the districts to share ideas, and provide feedback on any questions they may have regarding Prior Lake Junior Optimist club or volunteer opportunities.
- Interviewed by a Catholic Charities PR/communications specialist for the book drive I led
- Junior Optimist President and District Governor for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Received the gold award at the 2025 Junior Optimist banquet.
- Vice President of the Prior Lake Pickleball club.
- On the leadership team for Laker Leaders.
Affiliations
- Piano for 6 years
- Competitive water skiing + show skier for 14 years (started when I was 3 with my dad)
- Co-leader for the Shockwaves Adaptive Water Skiing clinics
- PLHS girls lacrosse 3 years
- PLHS choir
- Link Crew
- Laker Leaders
- Letters of Love
- Pickleball club
- Junior Optimist Club
- Morgan’s Message
- PLHS Serenity Society
- St. Jude’s Club
- Unified
- PLHS superfan
- Sing at St. Michael Catholic Church
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Food and Beverage Server
Dakotah Sport & Fitness
03.2024 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Classic Gymnastics
03.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Prior Lake High School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Normandale Community College