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Zachary Van Slooten

Ravenna,MI

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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2021 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming area.
  • Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
  • Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming area and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
  • Responded to emergency situations in timely, efficient manner.
  • Cleared swimming areas of debris and hazardous objects to increase safety.
  • Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
  • Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
  • Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
  • Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
  • Explained and demonstrated swimming strokes, exhibiting proper technique and positioning in water.
  • Shared tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training.
  • Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
  • Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
  • Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Scare Actor

Abandoned Acres Farm
06.2020 - Current
  • Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
  • Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
  • Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
  • Demonstrates fine timing on actions and verbalizations to achieve maximum effect in concert with set and other actors.
  • Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
  • Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
  • Applied special makeup to complement costume design for role in haunted woods entertainment event.
  • Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
  • Accustomed to attaching and using prosthetics and body props to enhance performance.
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
  • Used body language, facial expressions and vocal techniques to convey messages.
  • Collaborated with other actors to create believable and dynamic scenes.

Camp Counselor

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2018 - Current
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
  • Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
  • Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
  • Set up and demonstrated proper use of tents, sleeping bags and camping equipment to encourage preparedness and organization.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.

Health Officer

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw continual improvement of project health and safety program, systems and processes to meet or exceed company and project objectives.
  • Communicated safety rules and regulations clearly to workers, along with safe methods and procedures to accomplish tasks, define responsibilities and expectations of personnel at workplace.
  • Promoted public health through surveillance of disease trends, food safety practices and sanitation levels in public and food service facilities.
  • Directed examinations of workers at risk for hazardous exposures and maintained relationships with related agencies.
  • Provided emergency rescue and medical transport and care for large groups of people.
  • Provided basic first aid and medical treatment for participants.

Sales Associate

Dollar General
11.2020 - 03.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kent City High School
Kent City, MI
06.2022

Skills

  • Work Orders
  • Time Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Public Safety
  • First Aid
  • Strong Client Relations
  • Swimming Lessons
  • Safety Training
  • Lifeguard Procedures
  • Team Bonding
  • Patron Support
  • Emergency Awareness
  • Control Crowd
  • Emergent Care
  • Equipment Management
  • Fall Prevention
  • Weather Updates
  • Active Listening
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Preventable Injuries
  • CPR Certified
  • Instructing
  • Staff Meetings
  • General Maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Experienced Actor
  • Eagle Scout
  • Member of Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national honor society
  • Marching Band State Champion
  • Competitive public speaking champion
  • Boy Scouts of America National Youth Leadership Training


Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Professional Rescuer
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • ROHVA UTV certification

Timeline

Health Officer

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lifeguard

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Dollar General
11.2020 - 03.2022

Scare Actor

Abandoned Acres Farm
06.2020 - Current

Camp Counselor

Gerber Scout Reservation
06.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Kent City High School

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