Michael Laris
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Dynamic and motivated Aquatics Coordinator with proven leadership skills. Experienced in program evaluation and staff supervision. Create and maintain work schedules for all YMCA Aquatics Department staff. Expert in scheduling and communication, enhancing aquatics programs through collaboration. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, I effectively improved swim lesson satisfaction and operational efficiency, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Coordinator
Palo Alto Family YMCA
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee and supervise aquatics staff, providing regular feedback to communicate expectations .
- In charge of scheduling for all 58 aquatics employees at Palo Alto and East Palo Alto branches.
- Evaluate swim lesson program effectiveness and student/parent satisfaction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with general program operations.
GIS Technician (contract Position)
Apple Inc. Via Apex Systems
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Received weekly global shopping center road data, correcting up to 50 incorrect items daily.
- Conducted QA/QC on other employees work approximately 20 times per week.
- Tracked road data changes in Excel spreadsheet and trained replacement in document use.
- Digitized roads and pedestrian paths for water, island, and land cover features.
Park Ranger II
San Mateo County Department of Parks
04.2007 - 06.2010
- Supervised seasonal employees, Sheriff Work Program, and Public Service Workers.
- Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions, enforced quiet hours, and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Maintained trails, roads, and drainage areas.
Education
Certificate of Achievement I - Geospatial Technology
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA04-2018
Master of Arts - Environmental Studies
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California At Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-1994
Skills
- Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Certification
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED
- Geospatial Technology
- Introduction to GIS Mapping
- GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design
Timeline
Aquatics Coordinator
Palo Alto Family YMCA
01.2024 - Current
GIS Technician (contract Position)
Apple Inc. Via Apex Systems
04.2018 - 12.2019
Park Ranger II
San Mateo County Department of Parks
04.2007 - 06.2010
Certificate of Achievement I - Geospatial Technology
Foothill College
Master of Arts - Environmental Studies
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California At Santa Cruz