Shawn Pestano
Smithville,MO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background at Worlds of Fun Amusement Park, showcasing expertise in public safety and audience engagement. Excelled in improvisational acting and first aid, enhancing guest experiences and ensuring safety. Demonstrated creativity in character portrayal and team management, leading to improved performance standards and guest satisfaction. Dedicated recreational protective service worker with proven ability to respond to emergency situations swiftly and appropriately. Safety-conscious professional with positive attitude and great problem-solving skills. Assesses and evaluates risks to keep everyone safe.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Haunt Actor
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park
2023.09 - Current
- Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
- Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
- Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
Lead Lifeguard
Worlds Of Fun And Oceans Of Fun
2023.04 - 2024.09
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
Smithville, MO05.2025
Skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Script Memorization
- Audience Engagement
- Improv Acting
- First Aid
- Public Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Lifeguard training
- CPR
- Team Management
Timeline
Haunt Actor
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park
2023.09 - Current
Lead Lifeguard
Worlds Of Fun And Oceans Of Fun
2023.04 - 2024.09
High School Diploma -
Smithville High School
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