Renee Faillace
Reston,VA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure intern position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Goldfish Swim School
Ashburn, VA
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
Office Assistant Intern
U.S. Embassy Munich
Munich, Germany
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Held security clearance in order to intern at the department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2024
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School
Reston, VA06.2020
Skills
- Providing Feedback
- Player Motivation
- Swimming Technique Instruction
- Professional Relationships
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Cooperative Attitude
- Improvement Strategies
- Effective Communication Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Curriculum Implementation
- Safety Standards
- First Aid
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Lifesaving
- Strategy Implementation
- Safety Rules Enforcement
- Media Relations
- Training Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Lifeguard and Water Safety Training
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- CPR/First Aid - Certified in CPR and First Aid administration
Languages
French
Professional Working
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Goldfish Swim School
08.2019 - 08.2023
Office Assistant Intern
U.S. Embassy Munich
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School