Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
hunting, fishing, archery, baking, musician
Languages
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Jorja Koziuk

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Level headed friendly bilingual (French & English) individual with exceptional social skills and attention to detail. Former high performance artistic swimming athlete of 7 years and 2019 Canada Winter Games competitor. Wide diversity of skills due to quick learning. Works well and keeps organized in a chaotic and loud environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

bartender

Assiniboia Downs
01.2023 - Current
  • For rave events at Assiniboia downs (Frost, SOS, etc.)

Beach Safety Officer

Criticare
07.2022 - Current
  • Park rule enforcement, medical emergencies, water rescue, all alongside paramedics

Lifeguard

YMCA
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • 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 pool.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Volunteer Waterpolo Coach

Miles Macdonnel Collegiate
10.2021 - Current
  • assisted in skill development in and out of the pool
  • provided a safe inclusive environment for athletes
  • Organized lines and gave tips during high speed games

Sales Associate and Lash Techician

Fabutan
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance

Food Runner

Canadalifecenter
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
  • Delivered correct food items to multiple sections according to order documentation.
  • Collaborated well with other food runners to deliver orders accurately.

Dessert Maker

Self Employed
07.2017 - Current
  • created custom intricate designs on cakes and cupcakes upon request of clients
  • adapted recipes and made exceptions for allergies and dietary restrictions
  • successfully delivered high quality of work and professional packaging to maintain a clean and sanitary appearance

Piano Teacher

Forte Coffeehouse And Music, Self Employed
07.2018 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared students for success.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • maintained a high level of comprehension to accurately explain and show new skills.

Sales Associate and Cabin Cleaning

Nutimik Lodge
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal 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.
  • Demonstrated a wide variety of skills around cleaning and sanitizing cabins in an efficient fashion.

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

H2O Academy
03.2021 - Current
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students ages 4 months to 55 years of age with variable sets of skills
  • Planned classes specific to individual students' skill levels to prepare for lessons
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Maintained a careful and watchful eye on the pool, provided medical assistance.
  • aided in other facility duties including cleaning and chemical testing

Artistic Swimming Coach

Winnipeg Artistic Swimming
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • provided an accurate description and demonstration of skills to students
  • gave careful and kind instructions to various ages of swimmers
  • helped build confidence in emerging athletes
  • remained a mentor and trusted person to new and older athletes

Gecko Breeder

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current
  • Fed, cleaned and disinfected habitats of up to 18 crested geckos to protect animal health and wellbeing.
  • Kept records of animal health, medical treatment and growth progress.
  • Oversaw payment, transfer and documentation of crested geckos to new private and mutual breeders.
  • Treated minor injuries.
  • kept clean and accurate records of each individual gecko.

Swim Coach and Mentor

Volunteer Work
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provided a previous of various artistic swimming skills to young future athletes
  • Selected appropriate music to create a fun and inclusive dance routine for athletes
  • In-water demonstration and assistance to insure proper technique

Education

Liquor Service -

Manitoba Smart Choices
Winnipeg, MB

Food Handler Safety Certified

Canada Institute of Food Safety
Winnipeg, MB

First Aid/CPR -

Canadian Redcross
Winnipeg, MB

National Lifeguard Service -

Lifesaving Society
Winnipeg, MB

Respect in Sport -

Sport Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

AquaGo -

Canada Artistic Swimming
Winnipeg, MB

WHMIS -

University Or Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB

Grade 8 Level Piano -

Variable
Winnipeg, MB

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Biochemistry (pre-medical)

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
06.2025

Full French Emersion High School Diploma -

Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB
06.2022

Skills

  • Works well under pressure
  • Time management
  • Level-headed and efficient in a chaotic environment
  • Conflict resolution/Confident
  • Fast learner and quick worker
  • Professionalism
  • Organized and resourceful
  • Dependable

Accomplishments

  • 2019 Canada Winter games athlete
  • Provincial and National competitor in artistic swimming for 7 years
  • 2nd place in manitoba 3D archery provincials for 21+ female (1st place in U21 female)

hunting, fishing, archery, baking, musician

  • waterfowl, deer, and grouse
  • sport fishing for master angler, walleye for eating
  • Smoking X's club member at Heartland Archery
  • Casual and custom baking for clients and fun
  • Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

bartender

Assiniboia Downs
01.2023 - Current

Beach Safety Officer

Criticare
07.2022 - Current

Lifeguard

YMCA
02.2022 - 04.2022

Volunteer Waterpolo Coach

Miles Macdonnel Collegiate
10.2021 - Current

Food Runner

Canadalifecenter
09.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Associate and Lash Techician

Fabutan
08.2021 - 09.2021

Gecko Breeder

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

H2O Academy
03.2021 - Current

Artistic Swimming Coach

Winnipeg Artistic Swimming
09.2020 - 06.2021

Sales Associate and Cabin Cleaning

Nutimik Lodge
07.2019 - 05.2022

Piano Teacher

Forte Coffeehouse And Music, Self Employed
07.2018 - Current

Dessert Maker

Self Employed
07.2017 - Current

Swim Coach and Mentor

Volunteer Work
07.2017 - 09.2017

Liquor Service -

Manitoba Smart Choices

Food Handler Safety Certified

Canada Institute of Food Safety

First Aid/CPR -

Canadian Redcross

National Lifeguard Service -

Lifesaving Society

Respect in Sport -

Sport Manitoba

AquaGo -

Canada Artistic Swimming

WHMIS -

University Or Winnipeg

Grade 8 Level Piano -

Variable

Bachelor of Science - Biology And Biochemistry (pre-medical)

University of Winnipeg

Full French Emersion High School Diploma -

Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Jorja Koziuk