Kylee McDermott
11516 Burr Oak Lane 630-247-5209
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 kamcder2@illinois.edu
EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2018
College of Applied Health Sciences: Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia February 2017-July 2017
Semester abroad
EXPERIENCE Chicago Highlands Club, Westchester, IL May 2015-August 2017
Lifeguard
Maintained continuous surveillance of people in the pool.
Performed rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents.
Five Grain Events, Chicago, IL May 2016-August 2016
Intern
Operated office equipment such as copiers and phone systems.
Utilized Microsoft Word and Excel to create spreadsheets, manage databases, and
perform other various tasks.
Met with clients to discuss specific details about their wedding as part of the
wedding planning team.
Ensured that every detail was properly coordinated on the day of the wedding.
Dealt with any issues that arose in a prompt and timely manner.
Firehaus, Champaign, IL September 2015-August 2016
Server
Provided quality customer service by responding to customer needs promptly and
efficiently.
Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when
requested.
ACTIVITIES Service for Sight September 2014-Present
Raise funds for research and schools through various events.
Influence people to take part in fundraising events and advocate for awareness of
philanthropy.
Social Chair for Delta Gamma Social Sorority September 2014- Present
Worked with other social fraternities on planning and organizing social gatherings.
Informed sorority class of events and promoted them efficiently.
Body Project Coordinator March 2015-May 2015
Trained to promote positive body image and awareness about eating disorders
within a sorority chapter.
Taught DG sorority about skills learned and how to apply them.
HONORS & AWARDS Deans List Fall Semester 2016
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First Year Students 2015
Phi Eta Sigma National Freshman Honor Society 2015
SKILLS CPR Certified
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint