Oswaldo Rivas
Sun Valley
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor/Site Supervisor
Stride Aquatics, Inc
North Hollywood, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student swimming skills and confidence.
- Conducted safety briefings to ensure adherence to aquatic safety standards.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Trained junior instructors on best practices for swim instruction techniques.
- Taught swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR and First Aid certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
Newspaper Editor and Advertisement/ Website content writer
The Universal Church
Los Angeles, California
01.2013 - 05.2023
- Responsible for editing the content on newspapers and also any online platform.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
- Created social media content to promote events, increasing online engagement and visibility within the community.
- Streamlined content production processes through effective project management and collaboration with team members.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for content ideas, contributing to diverse and innovative editorial calendar.
- Responsible for translating material from English or Portuguese to Spanish.
- Wrote content to publish in newspaper, website or marketing material.
- Experience working with InDesign.
- Edited and refined articles to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to publication standards.
- Collaborated with writers to develop engaging content that aligns with audience interests and organizational goals.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking and proofreading to maintain high-quality journalism standards across all publications.
Marketing and Outreach
South Baylo University
Los Angeles, California
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Organize marketing campaigns for the university and university's community clinic.
- Organize and supervise outreach activities at health fairs in Los Angeles and Orange county.
- Host informational seminars at senior living facilities in Los Angeles.
- Create marketing material for the university and clinic, that includes translating to Spanish.
- Analyze marketing and outreach efforts and success rate, based on new patient visit increase and retention.
Respite Care Provider
Behavioral Respite in Action
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Assessed clients' behavior and reported to the regional supervisor.
- Alongside regional supervisor, client's legal guardian and therapist, a program was created with the goals and objectives suitable for each client.
- Utilization of positive reinforcement for the accomplishment of goals and objectives.
- Analyze the weakness of the patient and assess what may contribute to that weakness.
- Assist parents with child care and child with activities of basic living.
- Experience working with children with ADHD, autism and other behavioral disabilities.
High School Tutor
Youth Policy Institute
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Along with site coordinator and regional supervisor, assess the needs of the students and create programs to cater to their needs.
- Hosted tutoring session as a group or one to one tutoring paying specific attention to the needs of the students.
- Creating a program of students' interest and implementing it in our schedule.
- Analyze student participation of the after school program and verify student participation on a weekly basis.
Education
MSAOM - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
South Baylo University
Los Angeles, California12-2025
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
West Coast University
Los Angeles, California12-2016
Bachelor's of Arts - Spanish Language and Culture
California State University, Northridge
05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Panorama High School
06.2008
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA08-2026
Skills
- Leadership Skills: Expert
- Time management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Leadership and coaching
- Relationship building
- Swim instruction
- Swimming and water safety
- Public speaking confidence
- Group and individual instruction
- Certification in CPR
Languages
Spanish: Native
Portuguese: Proficient
Timeline
Swim Instructor/Site Supervisor
Stride Aquatics, Inc
06.2025 - Current
Marketing and Outreach
South Baylo University
04.2017 - 12.2019
Newspaper Editor and Advertisement/ Website content writer
The Universal Church
01.2013 - 05.2023
Respite Care Provider
Behavioral Respite in Action
10.2009 - 08.2012
High School Tutor
Youth Policy Institute
07.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor's of Arts - Spanish Language and Culture
California State University, Northridge
High School Diploma - undefined
Panorama High School
MSAOM - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
South Baylo University
Master of Health Administration - Health Administration
West Coast University
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Hobbies & Interests
Currently volunteer as coordinator of a non-profit organization. Had volunteered for this organization for over 20 years.