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Vanessa Snesrud

Wisconsin Dells,WI

Summary

I am a determined manager, committed to providing a fun and safe environment for guests as well as employees. I bring a positive attitude into every workplace and put time into getting to know my employees so they know they are important as individuals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Aquatics Manager

Wilderness Resort
05.2021 - Current
  • Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
  • Maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services throughout the entire resort.
  • Conducted in-service training and meetings to share ideas and maintain high skill levels throughout our staffing team.
  • As an additional duty I am the hiring manager for our department. I conduct the majority of over the phone and in person interviews for our department. I hold in person orientations for our new Aquatics staff twice a week each week.

Bartender

Showboat Saloon
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.

Aquatics Manager

Great Wolf Lodge Resort
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
  • Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
  • Conducted in-service training and meetings to keep Aquatics staff up to date on handbook changes and to ensure high quality of life saving skills.
  • As an additional duty I was responsible for conducting all lifeguard classes and certifying each lifeguard under Ellis& Associates.

Aquatics Manager-Seasonal

Noah's Ark Waterpark
05.2010 - 04.2017
  • This was a position I slowly advanced to throughout my time-was not a manager the entire duration of my employment at Noah's.

Lifeguard: 2010-2012

Lifeguard Supervisor: 2013-2015

Assistant Park Manager: 2016

Aquatics Manager Seasonal: 2016-2017


  • Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
  • Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
  • Assisted Maintenance before park openings and after park closings in safely turning all attractions on and off.
  • Conducted in-service training and meetings to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
  • Taught lifeguard classes and certified new employees under Ellis& Associates lifeguard certification.

Education

No Degree - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Organizational and Administrative Skills
  • CPR and AED Training under Red Cross
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • 1st Responder
  • Experience in managing a large staff

Timeline

Aquatics Manager

Wilderness Resort
05.2021 - Current

Bartender

Showboat Saloon
04.2018 - 05.2021

Aquatics Manager

Great Wolf Lodge Resort
04.2017 - 04.2018

Aquatics Manager-Seasonal

Noah's Ark Waterpark
05.2010 - 04.2017

No Degree - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Vanessa Snesrud