Fiona McInnes Messamer
Modesto
Summary
Experienced Lifeguard & Swim Instructor, skilled at observing swim patrons in pool while upholding safety protocols. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and instruction abilities. Additionally, I have spent time in other jobs where efficiency, personability, cooperation, and kindness towards everyone is key in order to show a great example of an exemplary employee. I have also been a member of the UC Davis Dance Team since freshman year of college. This role involves up to 12 hours of practice per week, as well as additional hours dependent on community events occurring during the week. Being a part of the Dance Team has given me an opportunity to better learn time management and to prioritize my day to day activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
The City of Modesto
Modesto
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
Private Swim Instructor
Friends And Neighbors
Modesto
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Adjusted instruction style based on age level of participants involved in lessons.
- Utilized creative approaches to motivate swimmers during challenging drills.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques and strokes, such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Evaluated students' progress and provided feedback after each session.
- Engaged with parents and guardians about student's progress during lessons.
- Prepared appropriate equipment for each lesson, such as kickboards and floats.
Babysitter
Friends And Neighbors
Modesto
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
Event Staff/Server
Gather/Greens Market
Modesto
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down of the event space.
- Provided customer service support to attendees and answered any questions they had about the event.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available for the duration of the event.
- Worked closely with catering staff to make sure food was served promptly at appropriate times.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any requests from guests or speakers.
- Provided food, beverage and table service to guests during events.
- Ensured that all food items were properly displayed and replenished as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, With A Biological Emphasis
University of California Davis
Davis, CA06-2025
Skills
- Guest engagement
- Always working to improve and learn
- Customer service
- Emergency response
- Swim instruction
- Safety oversight
- First aid
- Team collaboration
- child supervision
- Positive and professional
- Time management
- Personable nature
Timeline
Lifeguard
The City of Modesto
06.2021 - 07.2022
Private Swim Instructor
Friends And Neighbors
06.2021 - 07.2022
Event Staff/Server
Gather/Greens Market
11.2019 - 05.2021
Babysitter
Friends And Neighbors
01.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, With A Biological Emphasis
University of California Davis