Victoria Nation

Managed swim instructors each shift and de-escalated issues with parents and children Organized materials and creating new ways to improve the swim lessons program such as incorporation leadership groups amongst swim instructors and improving moral by using reward and disciplinary tactic

Swim Coordinator at Elmhurst Park District (2023-05 – Present)

• Managed swim instructors each shift and de-escalated issues with parents and children
• Organized materials and creating new ways to improve the swim lessons program such as incorporation leadership groups amongst swim instructors and improving moral by using reward and disciplinary tactic

Cabana Server at Ruth Lake Country Club (2023-05 – 2025-08)

• Served the members food and drinks and maintained a positive environment throughout the shift

First Year Research Mentor at Calvin University (2024-08 – 2026-03)

• Mentored students in their dune research projects and taught them research methods during fieldwork labs
• Guided them through fieldwork processes and procedures
• Refined research groups project for presentation at conferences
• Presented a poster research project at the geoscience society southeastern regional conference in 2026

Server at On The Border (2025-12 – Present)

• Served customers food and drinks and created a welcoming atmosphere
• Maintained a clean section and did my due diligence with extra side work

Lifeguard at Elmhurst Park District (2020-05 – 2023-08)

Trained in life-saving techniques, such as monitoring warning signs of heart attacks, heat stroke, stroke, hypothermia, and anaphylactic shock. Certified in basic life support.

• Proficient in AED usage and procedures, as well as choking relief
• Watched over patrons during shifts and underwent weekly training
• Provided guidance to new lifeguards through shadowing

Busser at Park Place Assisted Living (2020-11 – 2022-01)

During COVID, personally delivered food to residents living spaces to high-risk patients. Post-COVID, waited on residents during mealtimes.

• Provided clean and safe environment by cleaning various surfaces to ensure the highest quality protection for the residents
• Fulfilled busser duties such as delivery of water and appetizers, cleaning and resetting tables
• Training of new bussers

Intern (2022-01)

Followed site coordinator who was an air quality inspector to various appointments, such as houses and apartments, throughout the Chicago area.

• Aided in mold and air quality inspections

Bachelor's degree in Biology – Calvin University (2023-08 – 2026-12)

High School Diploma – Timothy Chrisitan High School (2023-05)