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Thomas Canaday

Kapolei

Summary

Dedicated and driven aspiring firefighter with a strong background as a lifeguard. Equipped with extensive training in water rescues, CPR, and AED. Well-prepared to handle emergencies. Known for working effectively within a team, thriving in collaborative environments, and excelling at problem-solving. Familiar with warehouse equipment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tech Team Expert

Target
07.2025 - Current

Maintain and organize technology department inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and secure handling of high-value merchandise.

Assist guests with product inquiries, purchases, and troubleshooting to deliver exceptional customer service.

Support asset protection efforts by monitoring product movement, identifying discrepancies, and reporting potential theft or policy violations.

Lifeguard Instructor

American Red Cross
05.2025 - 07.2025

Instruct and certify candidates in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED protocols, ensuring compliance with national safety standards and best practices.

Lead classroom and hands-on training sessions, emphasizing emergency response procedures, water rescue techniques, and lifesaving interventions.

Evaluate lifeguard candidates through practical and written exams to assess readiness for certification.

Lifeguard

Kroc Center Hawaii
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
  • Participated in monthly training courses to stay up to date in water rescue techniques
  • Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons
  • Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations

Warehouse Worker

Gaylord Logisitics
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for shipment.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Drove pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.

Camera Technician

BlueShield Security
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted in commercial camera installations
  • Ran Cat5 wire through drop ceilings, attics, and tight spaces
  • Drilled holes of varied sizes through concrete and metal
  • Commuted across island to transport materials to job site

Swim Instructor

Kroc Center Hawaii
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided swimming instruction to individuals ages 0-16
  • Taught proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
  • Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students

Education

High School Diploma -

Kapolei High School
Kapolei
05-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Fire & Environmental Emergency Response

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI
05-2027

Skills

  • Maintaining Safe Environments
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Lifeguard Procedures
  • Equipment operation
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross
  • IS-00005.a: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • IS-00035.25: FEMA Safety Orientation 2025
  • IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
  • IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
  • IS-00230.e: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
  • IS-00240.c: Leadership and Influence
  • IS-00242.c: Effective Communication
  • IS-00315.a: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-00393.b: Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
  • IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-00800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • IS-00907.a: Active Shooter: What You Can Do
  • IS-00909: Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for Everyone
  • IS-02000: National Preparedness Goal and System Overview
  • IS-02200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

Timeline

Tech Team Expert

Target
07.2025 - Current

Lifeguard Instructor

American Red Cross
05.2025 - 07.2025

Warehouse Worker

Gaylord Logisitics
01.2025 - 01.2025

Camera Technician

BlueShield Security
01.2024 - 06.2024

Swim Instructor

Kroc Center Hawaii
01.2023 - 01.2024

Lifeguard

Kroc Center Hawaii
01.2022 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Kapolei High School

Associate of Applied Science - Fire & Environmental Emergency Response

Honolulu Community College