David Gallardo
Cypress,CA
Summary
Dedicated lifeguard and water safety instructor committed to ensuring swimmer safety while fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Proven expertise in curriculum development and instructional techniques empowers individuals of all ages to enhance swimming skills and overall athletic performance. Passionate about promoting water safety, encouraging personal growth, and delivering skillful instruction and support. Experienced in managing logistics and execution for city-wide events, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and adaptability in diverse settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Specialist
Los Alamitos Parks and Recreation
10.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a comprehensive aquatics program, scheduling, budgeting, and teaching.
- Designed and implemented swim lesson progression guide for Youth, Adults and Instructors.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and responded to incidents effectively.
- Team Coordination, Customer Engagement & Communication
- Maintained accurate records of program participation, incident reports, and equipment inventory for seamless operations management.
Event Specialist
Legacy
09.2021 - Current
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
Senior Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Long Beach Aquatics
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated high quality safety of patrons by monitoring behavior and responding to incidents of distress
- Organized regular training sessions to ensure lifeguards are prepared to respond to emergency situations
- Contributed excellent customer service to patrons, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely manner
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Lakewood Aquatics
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided instruction to swimmers on proper techniques for swimming and water safety
- Developed and enforced pool rules to guarantee the safety of swimmers and to prevent accidents as well as maintaining constant surveillance of the pool area
- Taught safety exercises, all levels of swim, water aerobics and private/adaptive lessons
Sales Associate
Marshalls
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Sales associate on returning sales and handling money on a daily basis
- Ensure excellent customer service with immense positive enthusiasm resulting in customer satisfaction
- Flexible on different tasks and able to be a welcoming worker with fast learning experience
Education
Film Associates - Film studies/Cinematography
Long beach City College
06.2021
Skills
- Adept at learning new skills
- Strong interpersonal collaboration
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Goal setting
- Innovative problem resolution
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective communicator
- Team leadership
- Program planning
- First Aid and CPR
- LGI Certified
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED, American Red Cross
- Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross
- Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross
- Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
Los Alamitos Parks and Recreation
10.2023 - Current
Event Specialist
Legacy
09.2021 - Current
Senior Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Long Beach Aquatics
09.2018 - 08.2022
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Lakewood Aquatics
06.2016 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Marshalls
09.2015 - 10.2017
Film Associates - Film studies/Cinematography
Long beach City College
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