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Work History
Education
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Robert Socander

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Instructor/Lifeguard with 4 years of experience and also with 3 months of Head Guard experience. Proven track record of maintaining a safe aquatic environment, providing effective leadership, and swiftly responding to emergencies. Seeking to leverage my expertise and leadership abilities to contribute to the City of Kitchener commitment to top-tier aquatic safety and exceptional guest experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor Guard / Head Guard

City Of Kitchener
09.2019 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
  • Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
  • Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.

IT IoT Specialist

TGMino Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
  • Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.

Slide Attended

Bingemans Big Splash
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Monitored passengers and ride operations and enforced safety regulations.
  • Followed safety procedures for operating and loading and unloading passengers from amusement park rides.
  • Operated variety of amusement park rides and monitored passenger safety and comfort.
  • Resolved guest issues by identifying source of complaint and formulating corrective action with supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Mary's High School Kitchener
Kitchener, ON
06.2020

Software Engineering

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
05.2024

Skills

  • Intermediate/Advanced Software Proficiency
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Remote Office Availability
  • Decision-Making
  • Fluent in Romanian
  • Multitasking Abilities

Affiliations

Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society's Lifesaving Instructor Lifesaving Society's Swim Instructor Lifesaving Society's Assistant Instructor Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid and CPR-C (up to date) St Mary's High school- Leadership Training certificate

Additional Information

  • Awards , U14 Coaches Award 2015-2016

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Romanian
Professional Working

Certification

Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard

Lifesaving Society's Lifesaving Instructor

Lifesaving Society's Swim Instructor

Lifesaving Society's Assistant Instructor

Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion

Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross

Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid and CPR-C (up to date)

Lifesaving Society's Aquatic Supervisor Training

St Mary's High school- Leadership Training certificate

Timeline

IT IoT Specialist

TGMino Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021

Instructor Guard / Head Guard

City Of Kitchener
09.2019 - Current

Slide Attended

Bingemans Big Splash
06.2019 - 08.2019

High School Diploma -

St Mary's High School Kitchener

Software Engineering

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Robert Socander