Landon Tatum
Summary
Accomplished swim instructor recognized for significantly boosting swimmer confidence and technique through personalized instruction. Proficient in emergency preparedness and safety enforcement, creating an engaging and secure learning atmosphere. Eager to leverage these skills in a new role focused on aquatic education and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Store Vendor
Frito Lay
Memphis, Tennessee
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated deliveries and maintained accurate shipping and receiving records.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured product availability on store shelves.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during product handling and transportation.
- Lifted boxes using safety techniques when loading and unloading trucks.
Team Member
Baskin Robins
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated cash register, ensuring accurate and efficient customer transactions.
- Restocked supplies and maintained optimal inventory levels to support daily operations.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up displays and ensuring store readiness for customer service.
Directional Supervisor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
Memphis, Tennessee
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- 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.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Documented strengths and weaknesses of each child to track progress and tailor instruction.
- Supported pool operations by setting up deck, cleaning public areas, and ensuring safe closing procedures.
- Ensured class safety by maintaining constant supervision and keeping children within arm's reach of flotation devices.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Swim Instructor
Safe Splash Swim School
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in organizing swim events and competitions for students.
- Demonstrated swimming techniques and skills to students actively.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2028
Skills
- Swim technique instruction
- Swim assessment
- Water safety training
- Aquatic safety
- CPR and first aid
- Class monitoring
- Customer service
- Youth engagement
- Dependability
- Patience and empathy training
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Safe Splash Swim School
06.2025 - Current
Directional Supervisor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
02.2024 - 06.2026
Team Member
Baskin Robins
08.2023 - 01.2024
Store Vendor
Frito Lay
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Memphis