Abigail Bridges
Humble,Texas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gym Manager
Lone Star College System
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw gate community featuring fitness and recreation center. Collaborated with other departments within the organization on joint initiatives. Organized and facilitated group fitness classes for members of the gym.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients. Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment throughout the facility at all times. Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs
- Utilized well-honed decision-making skills to quickly and effectively find solutions to customer issues. Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Handled daily administrative tasks including filing paperwork and responding to emails. Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. Collaborated with internal team to prioritize and complete guest check-in and check-out and deliver amenities. Wrote and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents as requested by management.
- Trained newly hired employees on front desk procedures and business operations, including proper use of exercise equipment and safety protocols.
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Humble, TX
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time. Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences. Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time. Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Swim Instructor
FINS Swimming
Humble, TX
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results. Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons. Conducted regular safety checks of the facility including chemical levels in the pool water.
Lifeguard
Jeff Ellis Management
Humble, TX
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs. Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene. Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
- Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures. Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area. Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12-2023
Atascocita High School
Humble, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TXSkills
- Safety Management
- Administrative Tasks
- Facility Management
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Telephone Etiquette
- Office Administration
- Scheduling Appointments
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management
Certification
- CPR, AED, and First aid certifications
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Gym Manager
Lone Star College System
09.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
04.2021 - 07.2022
Swim Instructor
FINS Swimming
02.2019 - 03.2020
Lifeguard
Jeff Ellis Management
04.2018 - 09.2018
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Lone Star College System
Atascocita High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake