Allison Ingersoll
Stratford,Connecticut
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterfront and Pool Lifeguard
Stratford Recreation Department
Stratford, CT
05.2022 - Current
- Lifeguarding positions both at pools and beaches.
- Acquired and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.
- Gained observational skills by being attentive of surroundings and little details.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying up-to-date on best practices in lifeguarding and aquatic safety.
- Ensured timely opening and closing of the pool area, adhering to established schedules and procedures.
- Acquired teamwork skills by working with coworkers to solve problems.
- Gained sufficient decision-making skills by deciding the best course of action in moments of pressure.
Swim Instructor
Stratford Recreation Department
Stratford, CT
05.2022 - Current
- Earned Water Safety Instructor certification.
- Conducted swim lessons with children spanning from preschool to high school age, gaining comfortability with different age groups.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
Data Entry
Grecowolf Engineering
Monroe, CT
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Processing documents and data entry of telephone pole spans.
- Acquired organizational skills via staying organized when working with a lot of information.
- Acquired data analysis skills through experience with programs such as Excel, able to understand what the data means.
- Adapting to changes in a quick manner.
Zoo Volunteer
Beardsley Zoo
Bridgeport, CT
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Volunteered at AZA accredited Beardsley Zoo via the CDC program.
- Gained communication skills by educating patrons about the different animals found at the zoo.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Stratford, CT06-2022
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture School
Bridgeport, CT06-2021
Skills
- Strong swimming ability
- Patience
- Water rescue techniques
- Teamwork and communication
- Public engagement
- Leadership qualities
- Animal care
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Decision-making skills
- Task-balancing skills
- Creativity
Timeline
Data Entry
Grecowolf Engineering
07.2023 - 11.2023
Waterfront and Pool Lifeguard
Stratford Recreation Department
05.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
Stratford Recreation Department
05.2022 - Current
Zoo Volunteer
Beardsley Zoo
02.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture School