Zachary Hernandez
Summary
Motivated and hardworking full-time student at the University of Arkansas, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. With over 700 hours of experience as a Head Lifeguard in 2023, I have developed strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills, ensuring the safety and well-being of facility patrons in high-pressure situations. My hands-on experience responding to medical emergencies has strengthened my ability to think critically, stay calm under pressure, and apply training effectively in real-time scenarios. Passionate about mechanical engineering, I actively seek opportunities to expand my technical knowledge and apply my problem-solving abilities to both academic and real-world challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Lifeguard
City of McKinney
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise the daily activities of the lifeguards, including rotation, finding replacements for absent guards, monitoring the number of guards needed, position of guard stands (glare), use of safety equipment, and behavior and professionalism of guard staff
- Maintain records, including incident reports, oxygen, AED and work hour logs, lifeguard time cards, daily chemical readings, disciplinary action, daily revenue envelopes, weekly inventory of supplies
- Maintain exemplary rescue skills, assist Aquatic Supervisor with in-service training
- Assign work to subordinates and explain routine methods
Lifeguard
City of McKinney
02.2022 - 09.2023
- The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect
- Scan pool area in order to detect safety concerns and practice preventative lifeguarding
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Patrol pool areas to maintain cleanliness and to help maintain facility and equipment
- Perform daily maintenance duties such as setting up for daily operation and major clean up at the end of the day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Collin College
Plano, TX05-2027
High School Diploma -
McKinney Boyd High School
McKinney, TX05-2023
Skills
- Professional Public Relations
- Staff supervision
- Risk management
- Emergency response
- Lifeguard training
- Customer service
- Incident reporting
- Team management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate
- Lifeguarding Certification - American Red Cross.
- Oxygen Administration Certification - Divers Alert Network.
Interests
- Cooking and Meal Planning
- Video Gaming
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Gym Workouts
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Kayaking
- Robotics
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
Timeline
Head Lifeguard
City of McKinney
09.2023 - Current
Lifeguard
City of McKinney
02.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Collin College
High School Diploma -
McKinney Boyd High School
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