Samantha Pirkel
Summerville
Summary
Patient Camp Counselor with 2 years of expertise promoting activity participation. Talented at providing behavior monitoring and communicating with parents regarding children's experiences. Reliable individual with community-oriented focus and dedication to health and safety standards for all participants.
Motivated professional with abilities and knowledge in preventing critical incidents around water sports and leisure activities. Trained in basic and advanced safety and emergency response techniques. Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Pine Forest Country Club
Summerville
12.2025 - Current
- Mixed and served a variety of cocktails and beverages for club members.
- Managed bar inventory, ensuring proper stock levels and organization.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing member inquiries and requests promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of bar area in compliance with health regulations.
Pool Attendant
Pine Forest Country Club
Summerville
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored pool area for safety and cleanliness throughout the day.
- Assisted members with inquiries regarding pool rules and amenities.
- Maintained water quality by testing and adjusting chemical levels regularly.
Team Gymnastics Coach
Summerville Family YMCA
Summerville
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed training plans for diverse skill levels and age groups.
- Instructed gymnasts in technique, safety, and performance skills.
- Organized practice schedules to maximize team training efficiency.
- Provided individualized feedback to enhance gymnast performance.
- Maintained a safe training environment through regular equipment checks.
- Communicated effectively with other coaches about strategies for upcoming events.
Camp Counselor
Charles Iler
Bennettsville
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
Lifeguard
Charles Iler
Bennettsville
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Swim Instructor
KIDSFIRST Swim School
Mount Pleasant
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Instructed swim classes for various age groups and skill levels.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
- Promoted water safety and proper swimming techniques to students and parents.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southeastern College
Summerville, SC 01.2025 - 04.2026
Summerville High School
Summerville, SCSkills
- Emergency Response
- Child Supervision
- Equipment Inspection
- Parental Communication
- Creative Mindset
- First Aid and CPR
- Performance Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Health and Wellness
- Decision-Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Communication
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Bartender
Pine Forest Country Club
12.2025 - Current
Pool Attendant
Pine Forest Country Club
06.2025 - 09.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southeastern College
01.2025 - 04.2026
Team Gymnastics Coach
Summerville Family YMCA
07.2024 - 04.2025
Swim Instructor
KIDSFIRST Swim School
11.2023 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Charles Iler
05.2023 - 08.2024
Lifeguard
Charles Iler
05.2023 - 08.2024
Summerville High School