1. Whomever it may concern, August 18, 2016
Please note my interest in serving as a Student Employee. I am a leader who
understands the importance of setting the example as to what is expected of everyone
in the organization. My representation of the qualities of passion, self-discipline, and
dependability will show that they are genuinely important, that there will be a true
commitment to the program by others because they see those attributes embodied in
my character.
My experience with customer service industry as a lifeguard and pool manager for four
years, and business affiliated careers; including having worked as an Assistant in the
Athletic Secretary’s office at Cinco Ranch High School where I was previously employed
for two years. These past careers have prepared me for effective service in this role. I
have proven year in and year out to be a person who gets along well with co-workers,
who is easy to talk to, always on time, and have a spunky positive attitude.
Experience and attributes significant to achieving success in this position include:
 Gymnastics coach and Birthday party Instructor- At the Little Gym of Katy
(January 2013- May 2013)
o Ensuring cleanliness and safety
o Customer service
o Event planning
o Cash handling
o Having a high energy level
o Positive attitude
o Working the cash register
 Three years as Pool Manager for Greater Houston Pool Management Inc. at the
Lakes of Bella Terra community pool and Rec. Center
o Design and coordination of employee schedules on Excel
o Hourly Maintenance of pool chemistry and its paperwork
Any additional paperwork and forms associated with any incident
that occurred within the pool facility
 Two years as the Athletic Secretary’s Assistant/ Student Aid/Instructor
o Created and inputted data into many Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
o Answering the phone and taking messages as well as scheduling
appointments
o Filing paperwork in numerical and alphabetical order
o Label making
o Laminating
Thank you for your time in considering me for this position.
Sincerely,
Kate Simmons

2. Katelyn Simmons Cell: (832) 293-3034
1001 Leah Avenue, Apartment 515 San Marcos, TX 78666 E-Mail:
kps31@txstate.edu
Education
College: Freshman and Sophomore year – StudioArt Major w/ teaching cert.
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas (August, 2013-2015)
Houston Community College, Houston, Texas (Summer, 2015)
College: Junior year- Social Work Major
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas (January, 2016)
Cinco Ranch High School, Katy, Texas – 2013 Graduate
Professional Experience
 Student Instructor/ Athletic Secretary’s Assistant- at CRHS
(May 2015 - August 2016)
o Office work
o Organizing papers and filing them
o Interacting with student athletes and their families
o Paperwork
o Making excel spreadsheets
 Pool Manager and Lifeguard- at Greater Houston Pool Management
Inc. (May 2010- August 2014)
o Observed and organized activities of swimmers
o Enforced applicable pool policies and regulations
o Rescued swimmers in distress
o Provided emergency care
o Took part in work area cleaning and maintenance
o Maintained records, reports, and activity logs
o Recognize emergencies and respond immediately
o Enforce all policies and procedures pertaining to aquatic facilities
o Inspect facility on a daily basis and report unsafe conditions
o Monitor activities at the facility
o Create activity reports
o Provide swimming lessons
o Highly skilled in ensuring safety of individuals using pools
o Demonstrated ability to inspect swimming area and report any unsafe
conditions
o Hands on experience in administering life saving procedures and protocols
relevant to swimming and other water sports

3. o First Aid/ Blood Borne Pathogens Certified by the Red Cross and Greater
Houston Pool Management Inc.
 Gymnastics coach and Birthday party Instructor- At the Little Gym of
Katy (January 2013- May 2013)
o Ensuring cleanliness and safety
o Customer service
o Event planning
o Cash handling
o Having a high energy level
o Positive attitude
 In- Store Preparer- At Erbert’s and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop
(September 2014- December 2014)
o Slicing products
o Defrosting products
o Making sandwiches
o Taking food orders over the phone
o Keeping the work space clean and up to health code
o Ensuring customer satisfaction
o Time management
Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas (San Marcos, Texas)
o Intern for the after school art class (January 2016 – April 2016)
o Second grade teaching assistant (January 2016 – April 2016)
Erbert’s and Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop (San Marcos, Texas)
o In – Store team member (September 2014 – December 2014)
The Little Gym of Katy (Katy, Texas)
o Birthday Party Instructor (January 2013 – May 2013)
o Gymnastics Coach (January 2013 – May 2013)
Lakes of Bella Terra Community Pool and Rec Center (Richmond,
Texas)
o Head Lifeguard/ Pool Manager (May 2013 - August 2014)
Cross Creek Ranch Community Pool and Rec Facility (Fulshear, Texas)
o Lifeguard (May 2010 - September 2012)

4. Related Experience
o Cinco Ranch High School Fish Camp Mentor (August 2014)
o Supervised and guided new incoming ninth grade students to receive
their class schedule, receive their textbooks, find their locker, get
familiar with the school building, take their year book photo, as well
as answering any fresh into high school questions they ask.
Professional Organizations/Activities
o Future Farmers of America (FFA)
o Green hand FFA Degree
o Sate FFA Degree
o Lone Star FFA degree
o Successfully raised & sold three sheep named; Ana [2009-10],
Twitch [2010-11], & Chewy [2011-2012]
o National Charity League- Azalea Chapter (NCL) (2006-2013)
o Red Cross
o CPR certification and lifeguard training
o Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas
o Intern

5. References
David Park
Cinco Ranch High School SAC coordinator
DavidBPark@KATYISD.ORG
Cell: (801) 368-5251
Don Clayton
Cinco Ranch High School Campus Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach
DonaldWClayton@KATYISD.ORG
Work: (281) 237-7070
Cell: (281) 642-8704
Lori Trickett
Cinco Ranch High School Campus Athletic Secretary
Cell: (281) 237-2472
Mindy Smith
Beckendorff Junior High School Science Teacher
Cell: (832) –671- 2275