Quentin Foster
Chicago,IL
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Imperial Towers Apartments
Chicago, United States
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
Lifeguard
Chicago Park District Diversey Storehouse
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
Lifeguard
Chicago State University
Chicago, United States
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Game Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
De La Salle Insitute
Chicago, IL05.2014
Skills
- Rule Enforcement
- Water Aerobics
- Problem Resolution
- Emergent Care
- Patron Support
- Lifeguard Procedures
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Pool Policies Enforcement
- Patrolling Areas
- Social Media Engagement
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Familiar with Google Docs
Timeline
Lifeguard
Imperial Towers Apartments
08.2021 - 09.2021
Lifeguard
Chicago Park District Diversey Storehouse
05.2012 - 08.2019
Lifeguard
Chicago State University
01.2012 - 11.2014
Game Design
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Insitute