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CRISTA EDWARDS

Olympia,WA

Summary

Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aquatics Manager

Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Built strong relationships with community partners, resulting in increased sponsorship opportunities and support for aquatics programs.
  • Improved employee retention with comprehensive training programs that emphasized skill development and growth opportunities.
  • Promoted water safety education by organizing community events, workshops, and presentations at local schools.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them excel in their roles.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Increased program participation by developing innovative aquatic classes and activities tailored to various age groups and skill levels.
  • Collaborated with other department supervisors to create cohesive programming across multiple recreation facilities.
  • Recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes for new aquatic staff members.

Aquatics Supervisor

Wild Waves Theme And Water Park
02.2024 - Current
  • Reduced accident rates by conducting thorough risk assessments and maintaining a hazard-free pool environment.
  • Enhanced swimmer safety by implementing comprehensive training programs for lifeguards and aquatic staff.
  • Increased program participation by developing innovative aquatic classes and activities tailored to various age groups and skill levels.
  • Maintained high standards of water quality by overseeing regular testing, chemical adjustments, and filter maintenance.

Aquatics Supervisor

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - 02.2024
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly
  • Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness
  • Inspected pool during shift and skimmed toys and trash that could clog pool pump
  • Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
  • Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
  • Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
  • Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.


Park Services Attendant

Great Wolf Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Tested attractions before opening park to guests to optimize safety
  • Maintained good knowledge of park amenities and rules to enthusiastically market facility and services
  • Watched areas to anticipate problems and intervened to prevent accidents
  • Worked controls, buttons and switches to safely operate rides
  • Remained alert and aware of safety regulations while operating rides
  • Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks
  • Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors
  • Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.

Cashier

Fullers Shop, N-Kart
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Team Member

Amazon
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
  • Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements
  • Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position

Education

First Aid/CPR CertifiedCertified lifeguard, Great Wolf Lodge - Business

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA

Skills

  • Patron Support
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Lifeguard Instructor
  • RCI Certified Instructor
  • CPR Proficiency
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Distressed Person Rescue
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Guest Engagement and Assistance
  • Guest Experiences
  • Learning and Development

Timeline

Aquatics Manager

Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa
07.2024 - 01.2025

Aquatics Supervisor

Wild Waves Theme And Water Park
02.2024 - Current

Aquatics Supervisor

Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - 02.2024

Park Services Attendant

Great Wolf Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022

Cashier

Fullers Shop, N-Kart
04.2021 - 07.2021

Team Member

Amazon
04.2020 - 04.2021

First Aid/CPR CertifiedCertified lifeguard, Great Wolf Lodge - Business

Green River Community College

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