Thadeus Santos
Milpitas,CA
Summary
I have a diverse and extensive background that consists of educational, professional, and athletic experiences. I gradated Milpitas High School with a 3.73 GPA and was awarded with the Magna Cum Laude. I have developed strong leadership and communication skills through roles that have required me to be in control and lead others. My experiences have also allowed me to easily communicate and aid people with special needs. In a more worldly aspect, I posses mechanical skills that have been acquired through working on cars and a basic knowledge of how the body and it's muscles function through my lifting experiences.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
SafeSplash
Mountain View, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Have experience dealing with students with special needs (autism, behavioral difficulties, communication difficulties, learning needs)
- Learned to communicate and interact with students ranging from 1 year old to 55 year old adults.
- Able to respectfully communicate and connect with parents of students when there are complications.
- Enforced safety and demonstrated awareness while watching multiple students to keep them safe in an environment where they could possibly drown in.
- Proficient in teaching various swim strokes.
Amusement Ride Operator
Cedar Fair
Santa Clara, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training on multiple attractions, increasing flexibility within the team during peak seasons or staff shortages.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by documenting routine safety checks accurately before each shift start time.
- Delivered informative pre-ride spiels to guests, setting clear expectations and enhancing their overall experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between shifts, maintaining consistent ride operations throughout the day.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, following established protocols to ensure guest safety at all times.
- Communicated with guests in complicated situations and calmly explained how there were safety protocols we needed to enforce and follow to ensure guest safety.
- Maintained a clean ride area for a better atmosphere for guests and coworkers.
- Maximized rider capacity per cycle through effective grouping strategies based on height restrictions while maintaining safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA06.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Patience and Empathy
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Child Supervision
- Creative Thinking
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Relationship Building
- Rule Enforcement
- Class Instruction
- Strength and Agility Training
- Special Needs Adaptations
Timeline
Swim Instructor
SafeSplash
07.2023 - Current
Amusement Ride Operator
Cedar Fair
09.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School