This document provides a summary of Abby Buchanan's contact information, education history, work experience, certifications, volunteer experience, and objective. It outlines that she is currently a lifeguard at a YMCA who has certifications in lifeguarding, first aid, and diving. She attends Lourdes High School and has completed programs with Outward Bound and volunteer experiences including adaptive swimming instruction. Her objective is to attend a four-year college to study a field involving her interests and obtain a student job on campus.

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.