Jihin Wong
Professional Lifeguard
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Practical lifeguard with well-honed supervisory skills. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Versed in keen observation of swimmers and safety protocols. Offered valuable tips and instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence and strength in water. Strong communicator and team player with superior work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lifeguard
New York Harbor School
Manhattan , NY
03.2022 - Current
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Used CPR skills to assist rescued individuals until arrival of emergency services.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.
Professional Diver
New York Harbor School
Manhattan, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
- Removed trash and pollution from sea, depending on location and need.
- Reviewed all emergency procedures before each dive and followed safety protocols to protect team members.
- Improved the efficiency of the program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School
New York, NY 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Waterfront Restoration
undefinedAccomplishments
- I was able to successfully create a work plan for me and my co-workers to better and efficiently complete their task.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Consistently achieve deadlines and optimize workflow through efficient team collaboration.
- Recommend strategic process improvements to improve operations.
- Collaborated with team of 16 in the development of Billion Oyster Project.
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
First Aid/CPR Certified
04-2022
Lifeguard
New York Harbor School
03.2022 - Current
Professional Diver
New York Harbor School
01.2020 - Current
Advanced Open Water Diver
01-2020
Specialty Diver
01-2020
Open Water Diver
10-2019
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly New York Harbor School
09.2019 - Current
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