Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Certification
Timeline
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Haley O'Brien

Carleton Place

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aquatic Educator

Kids Can Swim Canada
04.2024 - Current
  • Working as an Aquatic Educator teaching ages 3-13 to facilitate fast learning, quick skill building and acquisition through a science-based curriculum through upbeat, active, and engaging teaching styles
  • Duties include maintaining a highly structured class in fast-paced environments, strong organizational skills, attention to detail while managing tight schedules, and utilizing tailored language to effectively communicate and simplify complex strokes and skills to students and coworkers alike

Lifeguard

Carleton Place Riverside Beach
06.2022 - 04.2024
  • Duties included guarding the beach and maintaining responsibility for supervising and watching over patrons.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.

Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

Carleton Place Aquatic Centre
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Duties included supervising patrons and overwatching safety during lane swims and family swims, as well as teaching children in both groups and private settings from ages 1 to 13 while facilitating positive learning environments and providing skills surrounding water safety and swimming strokes
  • Additional teaching duties included effectively communicating concerns and comments for midterm and final progress reports for each child
  • Other responsibilities included maintenance work such as cleaning and mopping change rooms, washrooms, and cleaning pool skimmers and drains

Special Events Staff Member

Rental Village
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked in the Special Events department for weddings, birthdays, celebrations, etc.
  • Responsible for accounting for, organizing, and keeping track of stock upon its return for inventory
  • Fulfilling orders in a timely manner and meeting tight deadlines
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to client satisfaction

Customer Service Representative

McDonald's
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked as a customer service representative in drive-thru and front counter, managing high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism under pressure to resolve presented conflicts.
  • Responsibilities included strong teamwork and effective communication with team members,

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies, Human Rights And Social Justice

Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario
04-2026

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Catholic High School
Carleton Place, Ontario
06.2022

Grade 8 Diploma -

Calvary Christian Academy
Franktown, Ontario
06.2018

Skills

  • Performance assessment
  • Customer interaction
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Proficient verbal and written communication
  • Public speaking confidence
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Strong leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

Fluent in English

Awards

  • Public speaking
  • Athletic awards for track & field, volleyball, soccer, baseball, and basketball
  • CCA Graduation Virtue Award of Loyalty
  • Ontario Scholar

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification (emergency and standard)
  • Lifesaving and Swimming Instructor

Timeline

Aquatic Educator

Kids Can Swim Canada
04.2024 - Current

Special Events Staff Member

Rental Village
05.2023 - 09.2023

Lifeguard

Carleton Place Riverside Beach
06.2022 - 04.2024

Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

Carleton Place Aquatic Centre
08.2021 - 04.2024

Customer Service Representative

McDonald's
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media Studies, Human Rights And Social Justice

Carleton University

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Catholic High School

Grade 8 Diploma -

Calvary Christian Academy
Haley O'Brien