Veda Shukla
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
At Pirate's Cove theme park, Elk Grove Village Public Library, and the Elk Grove Village Park District, I frequently facilitated friendly and professional interactions with patrons, keeping their safety and satisfaction in mind. I worked successfully in settings in which the safety of others, usually children and young adults, were placed in my hands. I created positive bonds with coworkers and superiors, which facilitated a positive work environment. I consistently completed my scheduled shifts and took care of all my responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Ride Attendant/Party Host/Cashier
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Operated attractions within the park, both electric and non-electric.
- Interacted with customers, including both children and adults, to ensure they had the best possible experience.
- Cleaned the park at the end of every shift, ensuring the park was ready to open the next day.
- Collaborated with coworkers to lessen wait times for attractions and ensure safety for all guests.
- Participated in safety drills to ensure that the park remained safe for customers and other employees.
- Operated a cash register and interacted with customers paying for admission in a friendly and clear manner.
- Checked identification for customers to give them the best possible prices for their admission to the park.
- Explained and enforced the rules of the park to ensure safety for customers.
- Helped families with parties in the park, including setup and cleanup of decorations, coordination and announcement of food arrival, and any other requests from the family.
- Consistently worked the shifts assigned, and gave ample notice when I needed time off.
Youth Department Page
Elk Grove Village Public Library
Elk Grove Village, IL
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Used organization skills to ensure all books, movies, and other media were returned to their proper sections within the youth department.
- Checked book drop in hourly intervals, taking it to the circulation room when necessary.
- Denewed and placed media in their proper place when new media needed to be moved.
- Cleaned up the play area when necessary and at the end of every shift.
- Directed patrons to the right location to find the media they sought out.
- Both collaborated and worked alone to ensure media was being shelved efficiently.
- Consistently worked the shifts assigned, and gave ample notice when I needed time off.
Party Host
Elk Grove Park District
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped guests with setup and cleanup of decorations for their parties.
- Cleaned the room after the guests had left, ensuring it was ready for the next guest.
- Stored food until it was ready to be eaten and communicated with families about timing of food.
- Distributed wristbands to party guests as they arrived.
- Directed all guests to their party rooms and ensured they didn't get lost.
- Operated a carousel for children as they got on and off.
- Kept families updated on the time they had left for their party and kept their schedules organized.
- Consistently worked the shifts assigned, and gave ample notice when I needed time off.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Undeclared
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI06-2028
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
Hoffman Estates, IL05-2024
Skills
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Customer Service
- Emergency preparedness
- Ride operations
- Ride set up
- Technical aptitude
Affiliations
- I participate in KDesi, a club on Kalamazoo College's campus. I attend weekly meetings and participate in extra events to help the club, such as dancing at GVSU and preparing for AFDS.
- I attend SJP meetings to learn more about global issues and continue to participate in making them better.
- I have played guitar for 9 years, and I continue to play outside of my music school. I performed in showcases several times after collaborating with other band members.
- I managed the Track and Field team at my High school for a year, in addition to running for the three years before. I helped coaches log times, distances, and scores.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society member for two years
- Kalamazoo College Dean's List qualifier
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth Department Page
Elk Grove Village Public Library
02.2024 - 09.2024
Party Host
Elk Grove Park District
09.2022 - 02.2024
Seasonal Ride Attendant/Party Host/Cashier
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Seal of Biliteracy
Some College (No Degree) - Undeclared
Kalamazoo College
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
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