Valerie Slade
Home,PA
Summary
Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Talented in swim instruction for all ages. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Marion Center Area School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
- Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.
Substitute School Secretary
Marion Center Area School District
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Documented attendance, grades and test scores to update permanent records.
- Exercised judgment within school policy guidelines to alleviate [Job title]'s workload.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
Indiana, PA06.1998
High School Diploma -
Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, PA06.1998
Skills
- Pool Operations
- Strong Client Relations
- Full Safety Compliance
- Water Sampling
- Team Collaboration
- Public Safety
- Lifeguard Procedures
- Safety Training
- First Aid
- Swimming Lessons
- Emergency Awareness
- Artificial Respiration
- Control Crowd
Timeline
Lifeguard
Marion Center Area School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute School Secretary
Marion Center Area School District
08.2013 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Indiana Area Senior High School
High School Diploma -
Indiana County Technology Center
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