Cedric Shepherd
Indian Trail
Summary
I am an extremely hard worker who can quickly and efficiently handle any task I’m given. I not only work well in stressful situations, but I also work collaboratively and productively with others.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
Charlotte, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Instructed individual and group swim lessons across various skill levels, fostering confidence and safety in water.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs, enhancing learning outcomes and engagement.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting techniques to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to provide feedback on student performance and set achievable goals for development.
- Assisted with the training of new instructors
Performer
CAMP
Charlotte, NC
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Developed an engaging performance for guests of all ages
- Worked with my coworkers to cultivate a show that maximizes guest enjoyment
- Work to make sure that every child in the experience felt seen and interacted with
- Managed children between the ages of 2-12 at the same time with groups often being around 20 minutes
Front of House Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
Matthews, NC
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Provided top tier customer service to guests
- Managed traffic patterns
- Take customer orders outdoors sometimes for 5+ hours at a time
- Take money and provide customers change
- Work with my team in order to ensure that guests left satisfied in a timely fashion
- Bagged food, made drinks and deserts all in a timely fashion
- Kept a tidy workplace environment
- Trained new employees on menu items, service protocols, company rules, and how to operate our POS system
- Expedited food to customers in a timely fashion
Scare Actor
Carowinds
Charlotte, NC
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Engaged guests through immersive scare tactics and character portrayal.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance haunted attraction experiences.
- Adapted performance techniques based on audience reactions and event themes.
- Maintained safety protocols while performing in high-energy environments.
- Assisted with crowd control on the busier nights
- Developed and maintained a character throughout the season
- Maintained high energy during guest interactions during shifts that typically lasted 5+ hours
Education
Associate of Arts -
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC05.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Juggling
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability and dependability
- Rule enforcement
- Leading my peers
- Hacky Sacking
Timeline
Performer
CAMP
04.2026 - 08.2026
Swim Instructor
British Swim School
12.2025 - Current
Scare Actor
Carowinds
09.2024 - 11.2025
Front of House Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
06.2023 - 08.2026
Associate of Arts -
South Piedmont Community College