Reese Richardson
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Safety-conscious Lifeguard Supervisor certified in first aid, CPR, AED, and EMR. Competent and reliable individual with 2-year background training and orienting new staff, monitoring and patrolling premises and implementing courses of action in emergency events. Commended for managing safe and secure attractions and pools across the Whirlin' Waters park. Well oriented in scheduling and managing lifeguards for their shifts as well as maintaining staff compliance and working with incompliant workers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard Supervisor
Charleston County
04.2023 - Current
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
- Provided maximum pool area surveillance and response to emergencies by rescuing pool patrons and administering first aid.
- Created and managed lifeguards schedules for the appropriate amount of staff daily.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for up to 44 lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
- Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills with EMR training to offer individuals in distress optimal support as well as working with the EMS system for transport.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
- Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
Lifeguard
Charleston County
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
Concessions Worker
Charleston County
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked with team to provide stellar service during busy periods and meet customer demands.
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills, and maintaining records of transactions.Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Followed advanced COVID-19 safety protocols, keeping customers, and colleagues safe despite pandemic conditions.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC04.2026
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Quality Standards
- Safety Management
- Lifeguard Procedures
- Customer Satisfaction
- Staffing Levels
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- EMR Certified
- Staff Training
Timeline
Lifeguard Supervisor
Charleston County
04.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
Charleston County
04.2021 - 08.2022
Concessions Worker
Charleston County
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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