Kaitlin Holbrook
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Talented in swim instruction for all ages. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations.
Attentive Swim Instructor with proven abilities individual and group instruction. Careful about monitoring students to prevent injuries and other emergency situations. Knowledgeable about related equipment and teaching techniques. Certified in First Aid, CPR and water rescue.
Experienced candidate with passion for verifying safety and security of all individuals within area of responsibility. Hardworking individual with excellent eye for detail and in-depth knowledge of emergency situation protocols and procedures. Natural problem-solver with keen ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Maintenance, Auditor
City Of Vancouver
09.2019 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Southwest Washington
09.2017 - 08.2019
- 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.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
- Cleared pool areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Inspected pools and pools areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Education
IQ Academy
13501 NE 28th St, Vancouver, WA 98682High School Diploma -
Insight School of Washington
2601 S 35th St #100, Tacoma, WA 984006.2019
Skills
- Patron Engagement
- Certified Lifeguard
- Lifeguard and Water Safety Training
- Filtration and Purification
- Designing Classes and Routines
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Rules Enforcement
- Pool Operations
- Swimming Technique Instruction
- First Aid Certified
- Private Swim Lessons
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Auditor
- Pool Maintenance
- Duty Supervisor
- WSI (Water Safety Instructor)
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Maintenance, Auditor
City Of Vancouver
09.2019 - 01.2024
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
YMCA Of Southwest Washington
09.2017 - 08.2019
IQ Academy
High School Diploma -
Insight School of Washington
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