Hazel Heckes

Seasonal during the summer

• Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
• Enhanced swimmer safety through vigilant monitoring of beach activities and enforcing beach regulations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lifesaving techniques through continuous professional development initiatives and certifications renewals.
• Communicating with the public and other EMS agencies.
• Learning practicing First aid, CPR, and other basic lifesaving skills.
• Holding knowledge of the ocean and the beach.
• Keeping the public safe and educating the public about dangerous/safe beach days.
• Working in high-stress situations while staying calm.

Part of the photography team for the Environmentalist Magazine at UC Berkeley!
Exploring and gaining a deeper understanding of environmental topics and sharing with the world through the lens.
- Focusing on environmental issues and showing awareness through photos
- Sharing scenes of nature with the public to better understand the world around us.

- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.

- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Project Description and Planning
- Development of MSDS and Best Practices for OCB.
- Create technical imagery and reports.

Toxicology and Environmental Reports
- Water quality sampling and analysis.
- Deployment of sensors and data collection.

Hands-On Work
- Oyster deployment and cleaning.
- Shell deployment and bags.
- Install bioremediation systems.

Teaching private swim lessons to kids

- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Helping kids become comfortable in the water
- Creating a welcoming environment in the pool
- Focusing on safety
- Taught basic freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
- Teaching kids how to float and safely swim and safely get out of the pool

- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.

- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.

- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.

Seasonal during summer

Worked with other instructors and 75+ junior guards.

We provided water safety, led stretching circles, announced swimming & running courses, guided first aid & CPR skills, mentored kids, & communicated with parents and other staff members.

• Facilitated group activities, fostering teamwork and camaraderie among junior lifeguard program participants.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with team members and displaying a strong work ethic.