Dakota DeVries
Needham
Summary
I’m a responsible and motivated worker with experience in customer service, childcare, and safety supervision. Working as a sales associate, lifeguard, babysitter, and referee has helped me build strong leadership, teamwork, and problem solving skills. I’m comfortable handling responsibility, working in fast paced environments, and supporting others.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Framingham, MA
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Sales Associate
AEO & Aerie Store
Natick, MA
05.2025 - Current
- Provided friendly, personalized customer service to enhance the shopping experience
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and styling recommendations
- Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays
- Replenished inventory and restocked sales floor
- Helped meet daily and weekly sales goals
- Promoted loyalty programs, credit cards and special promotions
- Supported fitting room operations and customer assistance
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive work environment
Referee
Needham Youth Basketball League
Needham, MA
12.2024 - Current
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Listened to player feedback and communicated with team captains to accurately resolve disputes.
- Maintained game play by managing player substitutions, fouls and timeouts.
- Kept track of time and scores during games
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
Lifeguard
HighSierra Pools
Needham, MA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thayer Academy
Braintree, MASkills
- Routine management
- CPR certified
- Child monitoring
- Behavior monitoring
- Activity planning
- Safety oversight
- Following directions
- Upholding discipline rules
- Pool cleaning
- Friendly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving skills
- Written and oral communication skills
Timeline
Lifeguard
HighSierra Pools
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
AEO & Aerie Store
05.2025 - Current
Referee
Needham Youth Basketball League
12.2024 - Current
Babysitter
High School Diploma -
Thayer Academy