Victoria Shaw
Loma,CO
Summary
Aquatic professional with proven track record in managing pool facilities and ensuring optimal safety and cleanliness standards. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in staff supervision and customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pool Manager
Fruita Community Center
Fruita, CO
05.2023 - Current
- During my time as a manager, I have perfected my communication and public speaking skills. Being in this position, I have found it vital to be able to create and organize a plan that can be effectively shared with staff. Problem-solving and conflict resolution is also a major part of management. Listening to my peers and considering their points of view and intentions is super important to keeping a positive work environment. I have also found that I must use the skills I have in my toolset rather than consult my superiors for advice most times. Because each person has a busy job and workload, I have found that I must be able to think independently and apply my training and skills to work through challenging issues.
Water Safety Instructor
Fruita Community Center
Fruita, CO
03.2021 - Current
- As a water safety instructor, my main job is to teach kids and adults how to first respect and feel comfortable around water, and then teach them how to interact with water safely. Lastly, it’s my job to teach them how to get out of danger if they find themselves in it. I teach the four main strokes to kids; helping them become strong and confident swimmers and preparing them for the swim team.
Lifeguard
Fruita Community Center
Fruita, CO
01.2021 - Current
- As a lifeguard, we continue to keep the pool clean and safe by maintaining the pool, hot tub, and equipment doing basic repairs and daily chores. Interacting and assisting the public is the majority of our duty as a guard, which is taken very seriously. Safety of the public is our number one priority and our first job is always prevention. Therefore we enforce rules and communicate them with the patrons visiting our pool regularly. It’s an expectation that we use our training and develop good social skills to deal with difficult people or get people out of situations that may potentially lead to danger. During my time as a guard, I have had several saves and have heightened my awareness in group settings. I have also developed the ability to think quickly and respond efficiently to many distressing situations.
Waitress/Assistant Bartender
Cattleman's Bar & Grill
Loma, CO
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously, optimizing workflow and enhancing dining experience for patrons.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Trained new team members on menu knowledge, service standards, and operational procedures to maintain quality.
Trail Crew
National Forest Service
Western Slope
06.2021 - 08.2021
- I worked on laying the Palisade Plunge mountain bike trail on the Grand Mesa, cleared paths that had been blocked from mudslides and other causes, maintained wild vegetation, and rebuilt parts of trails all along the Mesa and surrounding area. This also included installing and fixing signage and posts and helping out the public when necessary.
Forest Ranger
National Forest Service
Western Slope
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Picked up trash, reported dangerous activity, and interacted with the public regularly. Our responsibilities also included working with the homeless population on the Mesa, and setting traps to monitor animal health. Kept records of logging and public timber collecting and enforced regulations, laws, and limits regarding logging, fishing, hunting, and fire. Reported and measured vegetation growth and reported areas at risk for fire. Also searched for and reported goshawk nests and potential habitat (an endangered species) on the Grand Mesa.
Education
cellular, molecular, and developmental biology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO03-2026
Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinarian track
Colorado State University (CSU)
Fort Collins, CO03-2026
Diploma - undefined
Fruita Monument High School
Fruita, CO05-2022
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Work Delegation
- Administering medication, inserting IVs, and running lab work/collecting samples in a veterinary setting
- Health and safety compliance
- Safety auditing
- Supply management
- CPR
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Red Cross Water Safety Certification
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
AWARDS
Gamma Beta Phi Member (CSU), National Honors Society I was a member of the National Honors Society all four years of high school., Community Service Cord I received my silver cord at graduation for completing over 300 hours of community service., Lettered in Academics
Timeline
Waitress/Assistant Bartender
Cattleman's Bar & Grill
04.2025 - 09.2025
Pool Manager
Fruita Community Center
05.2023 - Current
Trail Crew
National Forest Service
06.2021 - 08.2021
Forest Ranger
National Forest Service
05.2021 - 06.2021
Water Safety Instructor
Fruita Community Center
03.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Fruita Community Center
01.2021 - Current
Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinarian track
Colorado State University (CSU)
Diploma - undefined
Fruita Monument High School
cellular, molecular, and developmental biology
Colorado Mesa University