AnnaMaria Galardi
Sanford,NC
Summary
Great at planning and running entertaining programs such as Swim lessons or Pool events . Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling paperwork, having crucial conversations and de escalation tactics. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on responsibilities to meet team goals and create a positive impact on the community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Director
YMCA of the Triangle
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Tracked, organized and cleaned pool equipment and restocked or replaced inventory to keep pool in good working condition.
- Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Swim Lesson Coordinator, CPO, Lifeguard Instructor
A. E. Finley YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Received extensive training on coordinating the swim lessons programs and successful best practices to optimize efficiency.
- Learned how to put rosters together, run playerspace, how to run a pool deck for swim lessons, and the ability to be able to communicate effectively with our employees, participants, and participant families.
- Received my YUSA swim instructor, Hot Tub and Pool Alliance, Wake County Pool Operator, and Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certifications.
- I was taught how to properly take care of and operate a pool.
After School Counselor, Camp Counselor
A.E Finley YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for pool operations which included chemical checks, pool safety, member satisfaction, and scheduling swimming lane availability amongst all the programs we had going on throughout the day and night.
- Worked afterschool and summer camp at the YMCA to take on a position at a local school as an after-school counselor.
- During summer camp sessions, I filled in as a sub for counselors who were absent from their positions.
Marketing Intern
Huntington Learning Centers
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked for Huntington Learning center as a marketing representative.
- Worked with the director of the center to isolate new opportunities for Huntington to serve the student community and expand its teaching base.
- Researched competing organizations and its price points as well as marketing strategies to better improve Huntington’s ability to compete.
- Partnered with local businesses and offices to make their employees aware of the programs Huntington had to offer.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Wake Technical Community College
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Sanderson High School
Skills
- Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor training
- Pool operations
- Relationship Building
- Safety Management
- Water Safety Instruction
- Pool Maintenance
- Staff Development
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
Volunteer Experience
- 2017, 2019, T.U.R.N. Pure Charity, which I have traveled to several different countries including, but not limited to, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy. We stay at local parishioners homes to get a real experience of life in the countries we visited and then go to the city squares to perform Jump Rope shows.
- 2019, Certified World Jump Rope, World Jump Rope Championship tournament in Oslo, Norway I was a certified judge for the competition.
- 2018, USA- Jump Rope Advisory Board and World Jump Rope Ambassador, Represented and worked with both jump Rope organizations as a brand ambassador for each of the individual organizations and social media coordinator to spread the sport of Jump Rope.
- 2013, 2016, A.E Finley Swim Instructor, For three years prior to my hiring for the Aquatic Department I was a swim instructor assistant at the YMCA.
- 2011, 2015, Jump Rope Teacher Triforce, Helped the Coach teach recreational Jump Rope classes twice a week. Assisted with Jump rope techniques and skills and also assisted in individualized instruction for those who needed extra attention.
Certification
Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers/First Aid/Administering Emergency Oxygen Certified
Red Cross Lifeguard, LIfeguard Instructor, and Instructor Trainer Certified
YUSA Swim Instructor Certified
Certified Pool Operator, Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Wake County Certified Pool Operator
Red Cross Babysitting and Babysitting Instructor Certified
Awards
- World Jump Rope Speed and Power and Content Judge Certified
- Platinum Business Applications Certified
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Aquatics Director
YMCA of the Triangle
04.2023 - Current
Swim Lesson Coordinator, CPO, Lifeguard Instructor
A. E. Finley YMCA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Marketing Intern
Huntington Learning Centers
01.2017 - 01.2018
After School Counselor, Camp Counselor
A.E Finley YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Wake Technical Community College
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Sanderson High School
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