James Thornsberry
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Guard
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
Sales Manager Trainee
Denver Mattress
Portage, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Established relationships with clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Assisted in developing pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
Lifeguard
Jackson YMCA
Jackson, MI
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new lifeguards.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Jackson High School
06-2021
Skills
- Lifeguard certification
- Patience and Empathy
- Public safety knowledge
- Leadership Qualities
- CPR and AED certified
- Adaptability in Emergencies
- Strong swimming ability
- First Aid
- Complex Problem-Solving
- CPR Certified
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Analytical Skills
- Customer Service
- Team building
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Life Guard
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
02.2023 - Current
Sales Manager Trainee
Denver Mattress
12.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Jackson YMCA
05.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
East Jackson High School
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