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Nicholas Manzo

Carthage,IL

Summary

Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

Kroc Center Salvation Army
Quincy, IL
12.2022 - Current
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
  • Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
  • Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
  • Taught water fitness classes
  • Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
  • Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
  • Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.

Sport Operations

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated the video board for Quincy University woman's basketball team
  • Displayed the right video on the screen at the appropriate time
  • Was a photographer for Illini West High School volleyball team
  • Created the football and basketball page for Illini West High School in 2022

Certified Lifeguard

Carthage Park District
Carthage, IL
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
  • Complied consistently with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
  • Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
  • Completed routine safety training and instructed patrons to follow safety rules.
  • Ran the cashier
  • Ran concessions
  • Led instructional classes to protect recreational users from dangerous situations.
  • Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water.
  • Optimized customer service by resolving issues quickly and with courteous demeanor.
  • Garnered valuable advice to new swimmers on specific techniques and provided tips on building strength.
  • Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
  • Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
  • Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
  • Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
  • Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
  • Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
  • Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
  • Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
  • Informed patrons of unsafe or hazardous conditions and requested alternative activities.

Referee and Score Board

Carthage Family Fitness
Carthage, IL
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted new referees with training and learning specific game rules and regulations.
  • Awarded points, verified score calculations and communicated end-of-game results to teams and spectators.
  • Fostered sportsmanship among players and coaches to minimize in-game conflict.
  • Officiated games and matches, following sports program's rules and regulations.
  • Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
  • Started and stopped play in response to infractions, timeouts and other game occurrences.
  • Communicated game rules and regulations to players to promote fairness.
  • Ran the basketball score board
  • Payed close attention to the game

Bounce House Company

Deliver The Party
Carthage, IL
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Cleaned down bounce houses
  • Delivered multiple bounce houses and inflatable games and fun
  • Planned and organized ahead for all the equipment we needed for a delivery
  • Worked with the costumers and their time schedule

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
05-2026

Skills

  • Operations Monitoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Goal Setting
  • Employee Motivation
  • Good Sportsmanship Abilities
  • Gameplay Management
  • Decision-Making Skills
  • Safety Requirements
  • Great Ability to give a sport article in a newspaper
  • Taking sport pictures
  • Fair Gameplay Promotion
  • Gameplay Judging
  • Play Clock Control
  • Points Determination
  • Verbal Communication
  • Sporting Event Officiation

Affiliations

  • Love being around sports
  • Plays Football in College
  • Capturing sport photos

Accomplishments

  • Recipient, Sprint Football Scholarship
  • MSFL Student Athlete and Captain for 2023 season

Timeline

Lifeguard

Kroc Center Salvation Army
12.2022 - Current

Sport Operations

Quincy University
11.2022 - 12.2022

Referee and Score Board

Carthage Family Fitness
12.2021 - 02.2022

Bounce House Company

Deliver The Party
12.2020 - 05.2021

Certified Lifeguard

Carthage Park District
05.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Quincy University
Nicholas Manzo