Danielle Ries
Farmington,MI
Summary
Master's student with extensive lifeguarding experience. Strong people skills from diverse experiences in the workforce and in education. Thorough training and experience to be able to work well with others or be self-sufficient if needed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Farmington Family YMCA
Farmington Hills, Michigan
05.2024 - Current
- Worked as a lifeguard over multiple pools.
- Provided first aid and emergency care when necessary.
- Maintained the cleanliness and tidiness of the pool areas.
- Maintained rules and regulations during open swim, constantly scanning the pools.
- Maintained lifeguard certification and training by attending inservice training and recertification courses.
Resident Assistant
Alma College
Alma, Michigan
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted in conflict resolution between residents, using compromise and roommate contracts.
- Monitored the residence hall for compliance with college policies and regulations.
- Maintained student expectations through communication and disciplinary action.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and resident interactions for reporting purposes.
- Performed duty weekends and rounds, being on call to help residents with emergencies that may arise.
- Organized events for residents of the residence hall.
- Collaborated with other residence life staff members to organize campus events.
- Underwent DEI and QPR training.
Small Groups Coordinator
Alma College Chapel
Alma, Michigan
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized small religious groups by finding group leaders and assisting with scheduling.
- Supported group leaders by checking in, leading if necessary, and obtaining extra materials, if necessary.
- Coordinated with other chapel staff members to organize campus events.
- Attended recruiting events to introduce prospective students to spiritual life at Alma College.
Lifeguard
Alma College
Alma, Michigan
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Maintained rules and regulations during open swim, constantly scanning the pool.
- Maintained swim equipment and storage.
- Worked with supervisor to increase open swim hours.
- Worked with the supervisor to maintain and improve lifeguarding equipment.
- Worked with supervisor to manage money from open swim entry.
- Provided first aid and emergency care when necessary.
Lifeguard and Headguard
Michigan Athletic Club
East Lansing, Michigan
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Kept watch over multiple pools in both indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Maintained rules and regulations of the pools, constantly scanning each zone.
- Provided first aid and emergency care when necessary.
- Maintained training and certification through inservice training and recertification courses.
- Promoted to Headguard in Summer 2021.
- Oversaw pool operations while on duty.
- Resolved conflicts between both lifeguards and members through compromise.
- Maintained policies for employees, and executed disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Performed scanning drills with guards on stand.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-2026
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Physiology And Health Sciences
Alma College
Alma, MI04-2024
Skills
- Determined and dedicated
- Effective communicator
- Quick to adapt to feedback
- Comfortable with collaboration and compromise
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable and efficient with conflict resolution
Certification
- American Red Cross lifeguard certification
- American Red Cross emergency oxygen certification
- American Heart Association CPR certification
- QPR certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
Farmington Family YMCA
05.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Alma College
10.2022 - 04.2024
Small Groups Coordinator
Alma College Chapel
08.2022 - 04.2024
Lifeguard
Alma College
09.2020 - 04.2024
Lifeguard and Headguard
Michigan Athletic Club
03.2019 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Athletic Training
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Physiology And Health Sciences
Alma College
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