Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
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Tatum O'Brien

San Clemente,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional with current lifeguard certification and many years of experience keeping swimming areas safe and enjoyable. Observant, calm, and trustworthy leader well-versed at taking charge of beaches and preventing accidents and injuries. Aquatics expert with advanced training in specialized medical emergencies and with water rescue equipment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beach Lifeguard

Camp Pendleton Lifeguard Service
Delmar, CA
03.2022 - Current
  • Assessed beach conditions and identified potential hazards to swimmers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incidents that occurred during shift.
  • Performed rescue operations in response to distressed swimmers in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Provided medical assistance as needed to injured persons until emergency services arrived on the scene.
  • Communicated with other lifeguards regarding swimming area conditions and emergency situations.
  • Conducted daily inspections of lifeguard equipment such as buoys, tubes, first aid kits.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to any emergencies that may occur while on duty.

Cashier

Stewart Surfboards Store
San Clemente, CA
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CA
05-2024

Associate of Science - Biological Sciences

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Skills

  • Medical Response
  • Injury Treatment
  • Physical Fitness
  • Incident documentation
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Public Safety
  • Accident and Injury Prevention

Affiliations

  • Varsity swimmer for 4 years
  • Read, write and speak Spanish and English
  • San Clemente Key Club Secretary and Kiwanis member for 4 years
  • Model Congress member for 3 years
  • Future Medical Industry Club Member for 4 years

Accomplishments

  • AP/IB student
  • Two Way Immersion Student Recognition
  • California Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
  • Women's Swim Athlete of the Year
  • Varsity student athlete award
  • Passed Advanced Placement tests in Biology, English Language, Spanish Language and Macroeconomics
  • Passed International Baccalaureate tests in Spanish literature and English literature

Certification

  • Emergency First Responder
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuers

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Beach Lifeguard

Camp Pendleton Lifeguard Service
03.2022 - Current

Cashier

Stewart Surfboards Store
05.2020 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School

Associate of Science - Biological Sciences

Saddleback College
Tatum O'Brien