Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
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Alvaro Fajardo

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven skills in monitoring individuals and emergency support. Physically fit and agile with good reflexes and strong observational skills. Certified in CPR and BLS. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

MAST Academy
Miami, FL
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
  • Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
  • Perform maintnence and repairs when needed on boats and boat engines
  • Perform maintnence and repairs when needed on golf carts

Camp Counselor

Camp Alakai
Weston, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
  • Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
  • Provided first aid and responded to emergencies, maintaining camper safety as the top priority.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
Miami, FL
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
  • Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
  • Answered phone calls promptly to provide accurate information about menu items or prices.

Lab Assistant

NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center
Miami, FL
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
  • Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
  • Collaborated with laboratory team to develop and validate new testing procedures, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Analyzed specimens using standard laboratory procedures in hematology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
  • Managed laboratory supplies and equipment, providing maximum output to meet data deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

MAST Academy
Key Biscayne, FL
06-2023

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Lifeguard training
  • Swimming instruction
  • Water safety
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Engine diagnostics
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety compliance
  • Microsoft applications
  • C programming proficiency
  • Good with Children

Affiliations

  • Film Photography
  • Wrestling and Brazilian Jiujitsu
  • Surfing
  • Hiking

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary

Certification

  • CPR/AED
  • Lifeguarding
  • Sport climbing belay

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lifeguard

MAST Academy
05.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Alakai
06.2023 - Current

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
03.2023 - 09.2024

Lab Assistant

NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center
09.2022 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

MAST Academy

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Miami Dade College
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