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Iris Cissel

Elon

Summary

Dedicated and motivated student at Elon University with strong leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills. Passionate about fostering community, problem-solving, and supporting others through guidance and collaboration. Experience in working with children of all ages including special needs from 5 years old to college aged. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to personal and professional growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Tennis Coach

Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions.
  • Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Babysitter

Multiple
10.2018 - Current
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Worked with special needs children specifically on that was autistic nonverbal.

Front Desk Attendant

Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness
10.2020 - 08.2024
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Attended to needs of visitors by aiding and providing customer service in fast-paced environment.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Managed customer transactions, prepared daily deposits, updated files, processed registrations and maintained public records.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Collected deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minors in Biology And Early Childhood

Elon University
Elon, NC
05-2026

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Dedication
  • Team building
  • Clear communication
  • Schedule management
  • Organization

Timeline

Youth Tennis Coach

Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness
06.2022 - Current

Front Desk Attendant

Penn Oaks Tennis and Fitness
10.2020 - 08.2024

Babysitter

Multiple
10.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minors in Biology And Early Childhood

Elon University
Iris Cissel