James Armstrong
Bellingham,WA
Summary
I am a hardworking team player and I love to learn new things. I'm creative, reliable, and have worked with various aged kids as a babysitter and Program Counselor, where I do my best to maintain parent expectations while also being compassionate and caring with children. I worked hard to earn my lifeguarding certificate, and would love to continue to learn more about this profession and have on-the-job experience. I think it would be very fun to teach swim lessons in the future if the opportunity came my way. I have strong interpersonal communication skills, lots of goals I'm working towards, and I'm eager to come back this summer to work because it was such a great experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lawn Care Worker
Krista Kenner
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Babysitter
Various
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised, entertained and cared for children ages 3 to 10.
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- *Could only work here for a short amount of time, because I unfortunately sustained an injury that wouldn't allow me to be on my feet for a couple of months. I am back on my feet now and ready to work.*
Custodian
Mt Baker Ski Area
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- *Could only work here for a short amount of time, because I unfortunately sustained an injury that wouldn't allow me to be on my feet for a couple of months. I am back on my feet now and ready to work.*
Aquatics Program Counselor
YMCA Of Greater Seattle
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Lifeguard
Arne Hana Aquatics Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Temporary Office Assistant
Alaskan Family Dental
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Organized dental records and other office duties as needed.
Education
Bellingham High School
Bellingham, WA06.2023
Skills
- Leadership skills
- People person
- Creative
- Quick learner
- Working collaboratively
- Sense of humor
- Ability to handle stressful situations
Certification
American Red Cross course: Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid, 00P18T1, 10/24/23
References
- Krista Kenner (Lawn care), 206.619.2286
- Melanie Sehman (Babysitting), 509.492.1038
- Natalie Kenley (Alaskan Family Dental office manager), 435.890.4448
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Photography
- Baseball
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Camping
- Graphic design
- Art
Timeline
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2024 - 02.2024
Custodian
Mt Baker Ski Area
01.2024 - 01.2024
Aquatics Program Counselor
YMCA Of Greater Seattle
06.2023 - 09.2023
Lifeguard
Arne Hana Aquatics Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
Lawn Care Worker
Krista Kenner
06.2021 - Current
Temporary Office Assistant
Alaskan Family Dental
10.2020 - 11.2020
Babysitter
Various
07.2019 - Current
Bellingham High School