Aliya Ricks
Florence,OR
Summary
I'm a dedicated and safety-driven professional with a strong background in preventing critical incidents during water sports and leisure activities. Trained in both basic and advanced safety techniques, I'm skilled in emergency response and thrive under pressure. I take pride in creating a safe, enjoyable environment, combining strong observation and multitasking skills with a warm, approachable demeanor that helps guests feel comfortable and well-cared for.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Hostess
Mo's Seafood
Florence , OR
2024.06 - Current
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
Lifeguard
Georgetown University
Washington , DC
2024.04 - Current
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
Head Lifeguard
Vashon Parks District
Vashon , WA
2021.04 - 2024.04
- Ensured safety of swimmers by monitoring activities in the pool area and intervening when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of the pool deck, locker rooms, and other areas associated with the aquatic facility.
- Assisted with swim lessons for all ages, including special needs participants.
Swim Instructor
Vashon Aquatics Club
Vashon , WA
2021.04 - 2023.02
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Howard University
Washington, DC2027-05
High School Diploma -
Stadium
Tacoma, WA2023-06
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Swim Instruction
- Safety oversight
- Emergency Response
- Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
- swimming award rising star 2013-2014
- swimming award rising star 2014-2015
- swimming award most improved 2015-2016
- swimming award competitive excellence 2016-2017
- swimming award competitive excellence 2017-2018
- swimming award competitive excellence 2018-2019
- swimming award junior coach 2021-2023
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certified 2021- current day
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Mo's Seafood
2024.06 - Current
Lifeguard
Georgetown University
2024.04 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Vashon Parks District
2021.04 - 2024.04
Swim Instructor
Vashon Aquatics Club
2021.04 - 2023.02
- First Aid and CPR Certified 2021- current day
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Stadium
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