Taylor Braude: Beach Lifeguard

•Demonstrated competency in the techniques and skills required for surf rescue •The SRT's duties include educating the public, warning swimmers of potential danger, rescuing distressed swimmers, responding to emergency situations, administering first aid, reuniting lost and found individuals, enforcing city ordinances, and other duties as assigned. •Enforced beach ordinances and swimming rules, maintained inventory of first aid supplies, kept accurate records and resolved lost property issues. • Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly. •Inspected assigned areas to verify proper posting of warning signs and safety devices and alerted patrons to beach conditions such as hazardous swimming to prevent accidents. •Communicated effectively with patrons and other beach staff and assisted patrons positively, professionally and with personal care, with goal of enabling safe and enjoyable experience. •Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations. •Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons. •Recognized needs and administered CPR, automated external defibrillator and oxygen following appropriate medical protocol and called for emergency assistance when necessary. •Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.

What started as a high school job continued many years into my future •I started as a cashier/server/ cook, and worked my way up to general manager across two different stores • My main focus was on schedule creation, employee happiness, and customer service among many other day to day tasks •Comfortable opening & closing, comfortable accounting & keeping track of profits & various business costs. •Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results. •Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. •Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations. • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. •Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties. •Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked. •Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on longterm objectives. •Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.