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Portrait of Preston Waters

Honor Society® member

Preston Waters

Guest Service Manager at Peoria Zoo

  • Illinois Central College
  • Registered Nurse
  • Class of 2017
  • Peoria, Illinois

Member since August 2016

About

I am a returning college student. I am 52 years old, and I have enjoyed my recent college experience more than I could have imagined. In addition to receiving a degree, the benefit of self improvement is priceless!

Education

  • Illinois Central College

    nursing

    2006 – 2017

  • Stewart's School of Cosmetology

    cosmetology and massage therapy

    1982 – 1984

  • Augustana College

    Business Administration

    1981 – 1982

Honors and awards

  • president's list

    continued GPA above 3.6

Goals and interests

Career goal

To continue working for OSF in order to serve my community.

Graduate school interests

I intend to become an R.N., and continue my studies toward a Bachelor's Degree.

Outside the classroom

Dogs, home renovations, gardening, cooking, and anything outdoors.

Experience

  • Guest Service Manager

    Peoria Zoo

    Sep 2008 – Aug 2013

  • Business Owner/Operator

    Peoria, Illinois

    Nov 2000 – May 2008

Volunteering

  • Guest Services Concierge

    OSF Medical Center

    Oct 2015 – Apr 2016

  • general volunteer

    Center for Prevention of Abuse

    Feb 2015 – Oct 2015

Languages

  • Spanish Intermediate