1. Abby Buchanan
202 6th Ave. SW #208
Rochester MN 55901
Cell: 507-250-7144
Phone: 515-783-9057
abbybuc@gmail.com
SUMMERY
I am persistent and able to overcome challenges that I am faced with. I attended an
Outward Bound program in 2014 and successfully finished the course. Outward Bound New
Zealand included hiking, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, high and low ropes, running and a ½
marathon at the end of the 21 days.
The best thing that I have learned is how to strive and accomplish my goals.
My current job as a lifeguard at the Rochester YMCA requires me to be vigilant, a confident
swimmer, assertive and respectful. I also utilize my communication skills on guard duty by
advising patrons of potential hazards. I enjoy working at the YMCA because the members vary
from children, adults, elderly, disabled and mentally ill.
OBJECTIVE
● To attend a four year college and study something that involves my interest(s).
● Get a student job on my college campus that can utilize my skills
EDUCATION
Lourdes High school (LHS) Rochester MN
2013 - Present
Expected graduation - May 2016
HONORS AND AWARDS
Outward Bound New Zealand completion certificate November - December 2014
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award January 2013 - December 2014
INTERESTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Rescue Diver, PADI 2014 - Present
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification 07/12/14 - Present
Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED 2014- Present
American Red Cross Swim Instructor 06/02/2013- Present
Advanced Open Water, PADI 2012 - Present
Open Water Diving, PADI 2010 - Present
VOLUNTEER/ COMMUNITY SERVICE
● LaCasa
Cleaning yards and gardens of homes to help maintain neatness
● Rideability- Horse care volunteer 2012-13, 2014 - Present
Two hours a week
2. Abby Buchanan
202 6th Ave. SW #208
Rochester MN 55901
Cell: 507-250-7144
Phone: 515-783-9057
abbybuc@gmail.com
Groom and work horses and assist with the care of barn equipment
● Adaptive recreation swim instructor volunteer Fall 2014 - Present
One hour a week
Teaching mentally ill children the basics of swimming
● Winter chill- High School volunteer 01/31/15
Three hours
supervision of the younger students
● The Addams family play volunteer February - May 2014
Three hours a week
Hair and makeup of Grandmama and x-factor host
● Moving Lourdes High School volunteer 2012 - 2013
Four hours
Moving equipment, packing boxes and loading the moving van
WORK EXPERIENCE
Recreational camp Instructor (City of Rochester, MN) 1/06/16-1/08/16
● Entertaining special need campers
● Swimming with campers
● Helping campers learn new skills
● Assisting campers in completion of projects
YMCA Lifeguard 2/25/15 - 2016
Five hours a week
● Learning how the system of opening and closing the pool area works
● Advize civilians about potential injury and prevention
● Performing water rescues and injury care when necessary
Babysitting 2010 - Present
● Entertain and supervise kids when gardiens are out of the home
Embassy of the United States Suva, Fiji 01/06/14 - 01/16/14
Twenty five hours a week
● Resource library alphabetizing
● Research compiling of Martin Luther King Junior
● Research compiling about black history month
● Waiting at the orphanage
3. Abby Buchanan
202 6th Ave. SW #208
Rochester MN 55901
Cell: 507-250-7144
Phone: 515-783-9057
abbybuc@gmail.com
Beqa Lagoon Resort 11/17/14 - 11/25/14
Forty hours a week
● Serving and setting the dining room
● Guest assistance at the front desk
● Housekeeping, laundry and room upkeep
● Diver assistance on the dive boat
REFERENCES
● Outward Bound New Zealand (letter)
LEADERSHIP
● Wrangler in training camp
Help to teach and supervise younger capers at the barn
● Outward Bound New Zealand
Help lead my watch through daily activities, chores and challenges
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I was born in China and adopted by an American parents. Now I am an international
student and love to travel and be around people from foreign countries. My favorite place that I
have lived is Kotzebue, Alaska. However, I have lived longest in Suva, Fiji.
