Drew Helten GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER

CONTACT PROFILE

701.955.2995 I am a Graphic Design and Marketing Communications student at the University of

drew.helten@und.edu North Dakota. I am a born and raised North Dakotan. I aspire to work in the art and
design industry because it has been my passion since I was fourteen. I am a crea-
South Street tive who loves working with and being around people, I am a happy, self-motivated
Grand Forks, ND, 58201 worker who will put my all into work I love.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Drew Helten Lifeguard Supervisor

CanadInns Hotels | Grand Forks, ND | 2019 - present

Coordinating, assisting, and providing support to the staff. Communicating with

EDUCATION
BFA / GRAPHIC DESIGN
University of North Dakota
2018 - present
BA / COMMUNICATIONS
University of North Dakota
2018 - present
other departments in the hotel. Managing money and waterpark maintenance at the
end of day. Being prepared for emergencies at all times. Keeping lifeguards pre-
pared in their skills. Assisting and problem solving with angry customers.
• Leadership position where I learned I cannot please everyone
• Improved customer service and understanding for the consumer
• Keeping calm under pressure while balancing many tasks and responsibili-
ties
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Bismarck Parks and Recreation | Bismarck, ND | 2015 - 2019

CPR and Water Safety Instructor Certified. Worked around and with many others in
other departments assisting others and asking for help. Learned how to react and
keep calm in high stress situations. Found creative ways to teach and help others
EXPERTISE understand topics I was instructing.
• Found a way to help others and manage significant responsibilities
Creativity • Learned how to deal with unhappy customers and how to put them at ease
in situations
Team Collaboration
Art Assistant
Problem Solving
Theo Art School | Bismarck, ND | 2014 - 2015
Communication Skills
Assisted in creating and set up for teaching projects to elementary aged artists.
Ability to Use Critique to Grow Collaborated with other instructors to create an environment that stimulated growth
for young people. Cleaned and kept a tidy environment and working studio for day
Technology Fluency to day operations.
• Learned how to work with others, especially children
• Found a love for art and helping others