Therese B.

Pokorney
2405 Hidden Lake Drive Naples, FL 34112 815.546.4664 tpokor3@illinois.edu

EDUCATION Expected Graduation: May 2021

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Human Nutrition
Concentration in Dietetics

WORK EXPERIENCE August 2015- August 2017

River Park Recreational Center: Lifeguard Naples, Florida
Instructor of water aerobics, water safety classes, and swim lessons
Taught swimming skills, techniques, and water safety to children, adolescents, and adults
Ensured a safe setting for all patrons while educating about water safety
Exercised decision-making abilities and contributed to a positive public environment
Maintained a clean pool by using chemicals and cleaning components
River Park Recreational Center: Director May 2015- August 2015
Camp Counselor promoted to Leadership Position Naples, Florida
Organized activities for Summer camp participants by booking events, scheduling games, and
planning a variety of field trips to ensure the children were engaged in a fun and calming setting
Provided a safe and clean environment to the campers with special needs and assisted to every
physical and mental concern by distributing prescribed medication and communicating with kids
Exercised behavior management strategies to maintain group order
Coordinated several children at a time for camp activities by addressing direction and instruction

LEADERSHIP
American Red Cross Club: Active member August 2017- Current
Volunteered and organized blood drives with club members University of Illinois
Coordinated events and implemented fundraisers for the organization
Constructed meetings and social events
Student-led news publication: Staff writer August 2017- Current
Covered local news around campus through satirical news reporting University of Illinois
Created stories for students entertainment by writing about current events
Integrated pitching meetings for staff writing team

ACTIVITIES
Student Dietetic Association, University of Illinois August 2017- Current

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in project management & implementation
Professional written & verbal communication, interpersonal communications and management
RedCross CPR, WSI, and First Aid Certified

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Carle Hospital Pediatrics Department, Urbana, Illinois August 2017- Current
Collier County Domestic Animal Services, Naples, Florida October 2014- October 2016