Marine biology and conservation, birding, environmental education
Avalon Ritchie
Lifeguard
Summary
Reliable Beach Lifeguard with good monitoring abilities and understanding of changing ocean conditions, Handling different situations and dealing with dangerous environments. Hardworking and dedicated to the safety of all who enjoy the ocean.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Beach Lifeguard
Santa Teresa Lifeguards- Melisa Garrone
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced swimmer safety through vigilant monitoring of beach activities and enforcing beach regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of lifesaving techniques through continuous professional development initiatives.
- Assisted in organizing waterfront events, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and risk management protocols.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses to support the organization of community-based events at the beach.
- Completed comprehensive incident reports after each rescue operation, enabling data-driven improvements in lifeguard practices.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally
- Reduced potential hazards and emergencies by doing preventions to beachgoers/swimmers. contributing to 563 preventions of January
Administrator Assistant for STLG
STLG Captain, Melisa Garrone
02.2024 - Current
- Manage influx of applicants seeking to join the volunteer program by sending all needed info and receiving deposits
- Manage online calendar of arrivals and departures of volunteers
- Keep good correspondence with captain to sign off on all applicants she deems fit
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures
Lifeguard Academy Instructor
Santa Teresa Lifeguards
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed lifeguard academy applicants with interest in joining through emails,
- Gave presentations and aided the team in teaching 12 cadets about ocean Environments and their dangers & hazardous aquatic life
- Was also water safety during their open ocean practices and tests.
- Demonstrated CPR and rescue techniques
Education
High School Diploma -
United World College Costa Rica (ib)
Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica 01.2019 - 2019.05
Skills
Marine Life Expertise
undefinedCertification
Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED
Additional Information
ISLA Nicaragua Trip
Teaching 20 Red Cross Lifeguards to be instructors and teaching 50 students along side said Red Cross Lifeguards
Cape Eleuthera Institute Gap Semester Fall 2019
Marine conservation and sustainability research and in field work
Interests
Swimming, Scuba, Surfing, Gym
Weekly long distance sea swim or paddle
Received Junior Open water with PADI, Advanced Open water, Rescue Diver in process.
Love doing workouts for injury prevention, and performance.
Surfing for enjoyment and preparation for future situations.
Timeline
Administrator Assistant for STLG
STLG Captain, Melisa Garrone
02.2024 - Current
Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED
08-2023
Lifeguard Academy Instructor
Santa Teresa Lifeguards
04.2023 - 05.2023
Beach Lifeguard
Santa Teresa Lifeguards- Melisa Garrone
10.2022 - Current
RLSS National Vocational Beach Lifeguard
09-2022
STLG 24/7 Surf Guard
01-2022
High School Diploma -
United World College Costa Rica (ib)
01.2019 - 2019.05
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