Maeve Prendergast
Knoxville
Summary
Helpful Peer Leader with strong clerical and supervisory skills. Friendly personality builds welcoming work environments for both students and supervisors, creating space for questions and concerns. Experienced with planning individual and group study sessions. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Captain of High School IEA Team
Interscholastic Equestrian Association
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Challenged teammates to get better and work harder by constructively confronting negativity, pessimism and laziness.
- Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for shows, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Liaised with head coach to discuss collective insights on chemistry, focus and mindset and worked together to co-lead team.
- Acted as positive role model to set tone for program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
Volunteer at Lift Me Up! Therapeutic Riding Stable
Lift Me Up!
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
- Cleaned and maintained facility with 18 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines and cleaning practices.
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
- Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Educated students on proper hoof care, vitamin and food supplements and proper conditions for horse health maintenance.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
Attended United Nations Conference in Berlin
United Nations Headquarters
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Studied Abroad in Paris, France
International Student Association
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Worked with professors and community groups to develop personal projects for program research support.
- Attended field trips with peers to study topics outside classroom including Versailles and Loire Valley.
Camp Counselor
Reva Ridge Farm LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Contributed to the development of new programs aimed at increasing camper retention and satisfaction rates.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Enhanced rider safety by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines during lessons.
Study Abroad
IES Abroad
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed coursework in British literature, sociology, and cultural studies.
- Engaged in immersive cultural experiences, such as attending different events hosted by IES staff.
- Developed cross-cultural communication skills through interaction with diverse peers and faculty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2025
Skills
- Coaching and training
- Skilled in Adobe Photoshop
- Skilled in Adobe Lightroom
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other programs
- Social interaction
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Study Abroad Experience
- Team collaboration and leadership
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Study Abroad
IES Abroad
09.2023 - 12.2023
Camp Counselor
Reva Ridge Farm LLC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Studied Abroad in Paris, France
International Student Association
05.2022 - 06.2022
Attended United Nations Conference in Berlin
United Nations Headquarters
11.2019 - 11.2019
Volunteer at Lift Me Up! Therapeutic Riding Stable
Lift Me Up!
08.2019 - 08.2020
Team Captain of High School IEA Team
Interscholastic Equestrian Association
12.2017 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee
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