- Running
- The Legal Field in General (Court System, Policing, Civil Matters, etc)
- Learning about Court Cases and Trials
- Camping and the Outdoors
- Travel
T.J. Garland
Charleston
Summary
Developed Leadership and organizational skills through my time both in Scouts and Head Lifeguard at Eastern Illinois University. I have a strong ability for problem solving and looking at details carefully so as to have a full picture. I work well with planning ahead but also am able to adjust when nessicary.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Eastern Illinois University
08.2024 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Managed Worker Schedule and Hours
Lifeguard
Pool Dolphins Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Cleaned Pool and Opened Pool for Guests
- Logged Number of Guests
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2025
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership qualities
- Planning
- Program planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Earning the Rank of Eagle Scout
- Leading my High School Cross Country Team to State for the first time in 5 years
- Balancing School and Running without being on a official school sponsored team
- Became Head Lifeguard at Eastern Illinois University
- Earned Deans List Multiple Times
- Made it to Quarter Finals in Moot Court Spring 2025
Certification
- Lifeguard Certified
- CPR and AED Certified
Interests
Timeline
Lifeguard
Eastern Illinois University
08.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Pool Dolphins Inc
05.2024 - 08.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
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