Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Sydney Box

Woodlawn,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at working at Richcraft Recreation Complex, excelling in emergency response and first aid. Proven critical thinker with strong communication skills, adept at fostering a safe environment and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in technology, ensuring efficient operations and effective service delivery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Richcraft Recreation Complex
Kanata
03.2023 - Current
  • City of Ottawa swim instructor for all ages, lifeguarding, emergency and crisis response, and general first aid
  • Responsible for administering first aid when necessary, crowd control, and area clearing in emergency situations

Babysitting

Woodlawn
09.2019 - Current
  • Cared for three children between the ages of 4 and 11
  • Before and after school and occasionally on weekends

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Beaverbrook Outdoor Pool
Kanata
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • City of Ottawa swim instructor for all ages, lifeguarding, emergency and crisis response, and general first aid
  • Responsible for administering first aid when necessary, crowd control, and area clearing in emergency situations
  • Additionally responsible for janitorial cleaning such as waste management, cleaning locker rooms, and cleaning pool facilities

Waitress and Cashier

Lighthouse Restaurant & Grocery
Constance Bay
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Food prep, taking orders, providing customer service, responsible for janitorial cleaning of the facility, and closing and opening the restaurant

Admin Assistance

Ontario Federation of ATV
Constance Bay
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Processing and assigning electronic ATV permits, completing mail-outs, and updating client profiles

Ski Teaching Assistant

Mount Pakenham
Pakenham
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assisted ski instructors with children of all ages and classes of all levels
  • Was responsible for providing information and service to the public

Education

Bachelor's degree - International Business, finance

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business
Montreal
06.2028

OSSD -

West Carleton Secondary School
Dunrobin
06.2024

International Student Exchange Canada
Le Mans, France
08.2023

First Aid & National Lifeguarding Certifications -

National Lifesaving Society
Ottawa
07.2022

Skills

  • Critical thinker
  • Detail-oriented
  • Communication skills
  • Comfortable with technology

Volunteer Experience

  • Safe Shelter Project, Renfrew, ON, 2020, 2022, Raised money and community awareness for homeless youth in Renfrew County, Canvassed local businesses and organizations for fundraising efforts, Provided short presentations on the impact of homelessness on rural youths, Participated in a 24-hour sleep outside in the winter, Participated in a community yardsale initiative
  • Dravet Walk for a Cure, Dunrobin, ON, 2022, Set up and took down the event, Worked registration table and checked participants in
  • West Carleton Secondary School Link Crew, Dunrobin, ON, Link Crew Leader, Provided support and leadership for Grade 9 students entering Secondary School, Helped acclimate new students into the school environment
  • West Carleton Secondary School Athletics Council, Dunrobin, ON, Participated in athletics council during final two years of high school, Elected president of the council in final year, Worked to create a fun and inclusive environment for all students, Organized and ran athletics and fundraising events

References

Available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Water sports
  • Hiking
  • Downhill Skiing
  • World History
  • Travel

Awards

  • Citizenship Award
  • Honor Roll Student 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024
  • Principles Citizenship Award 2024

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Timeline

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Beaverbrook Outdoor Pool
06.2023 - 09.2024

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Richcraft Recreation Complex
03.2023 - Current

Waitress and Cashier

Lighthouse Restaurant & Grocery
09.2021 - 03.2023

Admin Assistance

Ontario Federation of ATV
06.2021 - 09.2021

Babysitting

09.2019 - Current

Ski Teaching Assistant

Mount Pakenham
12.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor's degree - International Business, finance

Concordia University - John Molson School of Business

OSSD -

West Carleton Secondary School

International Student Exchange Canada

First Aid & National Lifeguarding Certifications -

National Lifesaving Society
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