Avery Soderberg
Middletown,RI
Summary
Driven and adaptable, with a strong background in ocean safety and customer service honed at Island Surf and Sport. Working at the beach this summer as a lifeguard would enable me to use my people skills and keep folks safe while enjoying the ocean. I have an in-depth safety awareness and a patient teaching approach from teaching surfing the last few years, ensuring high satisfaction and safety standards. Skilled in physical fitness and managing high-volume service periods efficiently.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Surf Instructor
Island Surf and Sport
Middletown, RI
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured that all necessary safety gear was provided to participants during each session.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Conducted ocean awareness classes emphasizing the importance of respecting marine life and environment.
- Inspected beaches daily for hazardous conditions or areas before conducting surf lessons.
- Developed customized lesson plans that met the individual needs of clients.
- Lead warm-up exercises prior to entering the water such as stretching and jogging.
- Monitored weather conditions throughout the day and made adjustments as needed.
- Informed guests of surfing techniques, ocean safety techniques and surf etiquette to protect individuals.
- Instructed students on paddling, wave selection, maneuvering techniques, and board control skills.
- Operated rental truck, renting gear with off site cc machine
- Was a key holder
- Worked in the retail shop receiving and processing new inventory
- Cleaned and organized shop and stock room
- helped customers find what they were looking for
Runner/Ice Cream Scooper
Clementine's Ice Cream
Middletown, RI
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables for cleaning.
- Employed strong organizational skills to handle high-volume service periods without compromising quality.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Monitored stock levels of ice cream and reported any discrepancies to management immediately.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and daily specials to answer customer inquiries.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Made waffle cones to order for customers
- Cleaned out ice cream tubs
- Opened and Closed the shop
Education
Ongoing High School Student
Middletown High School
Middletown, RI 05-2027
Skills
- Good listener
- Punctual
- Grew up in the ocean
- In-depth safety awareness
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Strong swimming skills
- Patient teaching approach
- Wetsuit fitting expertise
- Skateboarding background
- Physical fitness and endurance
Affiliations
Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swim, Varsity Tennis
Surfing, Skateboarding, Gym time
Timeline
Surf Instructor
Island Surf and Sport
06.2023 - 09.2024
Runner/Ice Cream Scooper
Clementine's Ice Cream
06.2023 - 09.2024
Ongoing High School Student
Middletown High School
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