Des Moines Team Member

Lydia Iliff

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EDUCATION

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Tourism, and Nonprofit Leadership May 2025 Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

● Minor in Spanish

● Study Abroad in Spain for 3 weeks June 2024

Certificates

● Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English May 2021

● Youth Work in Religious Settings Certificate May 2025

● CPR/AED/BLS certification July 2024

● 3.79/4.00 cumulative GPA

EXPERIENCE

City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation, Des Moines, Iowa Athletics Intern May - Present

● Develop and implement Athletic and Special Event programming

● Develop sponsorship packet

● Develop bilingual materials in Spanish and English UNI Housing and Dining, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Resident Assistant July 2022 - May 2024

● Responded to and reported emergency incidents in collaboration with University police

● Scheduled 7-10 staff and managed internal shift changes

● Cultivated a positive living community and connected 75 Residents to university resources

● With a budget of $205.85, planned and hosted 12 Events per year to the interests and needs of 50-1000 Residents by survey The Falls Aquatic Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Head Lifeguard and Swim Lessons Instructor June 2018 - August 2021

● Oversaw and trained 30 staff while supervising opening and closing duties

● Led policy enforcement efforts and maintained meticulous incident logs

● Instructed over 100 swimmers from infant to adult at all skill levels in groups and individual swim lessons for skills and basic water safety

● Facilitated in-service training in CPR/AED, First Aid and safety services Waterloo Leisure Services, Waterloo, Iowa

Head Lifeguard and Swim Lessons Instructor

● Oversaw and trained 20 staff

● Led policy enforcement efforts and maintained meticulous incident logs

● Instructed over 200 swimmers from infant to adult at all skill levels in groups and individual swim lessons for skills and basic water safety LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

UNI Study of Religion Club, Cedar Falls, Iowa

President May 2023 - May 2025

● Managed budget of $1,000

● Planned, Advertised, and Hosted external events for Religious Studies students and public

● Collaborated with UNI faculty and Speakers from other Universities Navigators, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Lydia Iliff

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Student Leader May 2022 - May 2025

● Planned, led and hosted workshops, Bible studies and events for 15-250 campus residents and the public

● Fundraised over $5K as a Team Member in Overseas trip to Namibia, Africa

● Fundraised over $2K as a Team member in a Leadership Program in Jacksonville, Florida Oaks International, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Student Leader May 2024 - May 2025

● Planned, led and hosted workshops, Bible studies and events for 15-250 campus residents and the public

● Fostered inclusive campus culture through events and peer mentorship

● Led worship

OTHER EXPERIENCE

HeartCert, Des Moines, Iowa

Instructor for BLS, CPR, AED July 2025 - Current

● Train individuals to be confident and proficient in performing CPR, AED, and BLS Hidden Acres Christian Center, Dayton, Iowa

Senior Counselor May 2023 - July 2023

● Delegated responsibilities and fostered leadership growth among junior staff

● Supervised campers and led faith-based programming

● Collaborated with staff to organize events blending recreation and ministry Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Jacksonville, Florida

Daycamp Counselor June 2022-August 2022

● Led daily recreational activities for children ages 2mos to elementary age

● Collaborated with staff to coordinate events, manage logistics, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians Becker’s Concessions Stand, Iowa

Window Attendent June 2017 - August 2021

● Operated point-of-sale systems to process customer orders and payments quickly and accurately in a high-volume environment

● Managed cash drawer and reconciled daily sales, maintaining accuracy and accountability in all transactions

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