Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Alex Farquharson

Goldfish Swim School
Atlanta,GA
6
years of professional experience

CPR and first aid certified leader with experience in swim coaching, customer service, and community service. Skilled in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, with a strong focus on safety, support, and positive impact.

Work History

Swim Coach

2 Months
Goldfish Swim School | 06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Instructed swimmers using structured learn-to-swim curriculum and age-appropriate skill progression.
  • Supported Golden Swimmers (physically and mentally disabled children) through physical and emotional engagement.
  • Maintained safe pool environment by enforcing water safety protocols and class supervision. (Life Guard Certification)
  • Maintained safe pool environment by enforcing water safety protocols and class supervision.
  • Communicated progress updates with parents and guardians to support consistent skill growth.

Server

3 Years 2 Months
Taqueria El Vecino | 06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Delivered attentive table service, taking orders and coordinating kitchen communication.
  • Monitored guest needs throughout service, refilling beverages and resolving concerns.
  • Processed payments accurately, balanced checks, and maintained cash handling.
  • Worked 25 hours a week

Volunteer

2 Years 5 Months
The Sandwich Project | 01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Planned, marketed, and executed 5 large community events (2 at Emory University) attended by 100-150 people each, resulting in preparation and distribution of 7,500+ sandwiches, fresh fruit, and snacks to combat food insecurity in Metro Atlanta. Trained two high school students to assume my role.

Made sandwiches biweekly and delivered for The Sandwich Project in Atlanta.

Volunteer

4 Years 2 Months
Pebble Tossers | 06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Selected to be part of a small group to participate in a dynamic program designed to enhance aspiring leaders with interest in service.

● Engage in life skills workshops, group projects, and peer-to-peer collaboration

● Learn about social/emotional development, empathy, critical thinking, and social justice issues by serving critically ill children, homeless populations, children in foster care, refugees, and victims of domestic violence

● Serve as a mentor and role model to new members through regular participation in community service work

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 05-2029
  • Dean's List (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026)
  • 3.63 GPA
  • Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Member

Skills

Certification in CPR and first aid
Skills assessments
Motivational leadership style
Customer Service/Talking with adults
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving

Accomplishments

2024 President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Recipient

Timeline

Swim Coach

Goldfish Swim School
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Volunteer

The Sandwich Project
01.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Server

Taqueria El Vecino
06.2022 - 08.2025Read More

Volunteer

Pebble Tossers
06.2020 - 08.2024Read More

University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
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Alex Farquharson