Gavin Swindell
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
Seeking a part-time position and to gain experience in a business environment to develop effective skills that will enhance my future in the corporate world when graduated. I am equally capable of working independently and as a team, use problem-solving skills, and take initiative to complete required tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
Lake Shore Athletic Club
02.2023 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Landscaping Worker
Customers/Friend's/Family
04.2019 - 09.2024
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
Crew Member
Wendy's
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School
Battle Ground, WA06.2024
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Rewards Programs
- Athlete Safety
- Lifeguard Procedures
- Safety Training
- Mentoring
- Creative Thinking
- First Aid
- Customer Satisfaction
- Team Collaboration
- First and CPR Instruction
- Customer Service
Accomplishments
- Awarded golf varsity letter from freshman-junior year.
- fluent in American Sign Language.
- 3.8 GPA.
- Awarded musician.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified lifeguard, Lakeshore Athletic Club - 2/6/2023-2/6/2025
- Certified in AED, Lakeshore Athletic club - 2/6/2023-2/6/25
Languages
American Sign Langauge
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lifeguard
Lake Shore Athletic Club
02.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Wendy's
09.2022 - 02.2024
Landscaping Worker
Customers/Friend's/Family
04.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified lifeguard, Lakeshore Athletic Club - 2/6/2023-2/6/2025
- Certified in AED, Lakeshore Athletic club - 2/6/2023-2/6/25
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