Taylor Hollett
Halifax,NS
Summary
Engineering student with strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles. Proven skills in design, analysis, and systems integration, complemented by experience in project management, budgeting, and risk management. Committed to delivering project objectives efficiently while collaborating effectively within teams. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical engineering environment and enhance problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Castone Construction Ltd
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted engineering project managers with safety compliance, project documentation, and scheduling while supporting day-to-day project coordination.
- Contributed to tracking productivity, organizing project data, and monitoring deadlines to improve workflow efficiency.
- Participated in team meetings and design discussions, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and supported project closeout activities through documentation and review.
Supervisor/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Front Desk Reception
Canada Games Center, Commons Pool and Spryfield Wave Pool
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for opening and closing facility lifeguarding and ensuring the public's safety while using the pool and facilities.
- Also responsible for teaching and evaluating the Red Cross and Royal Lifesaving Society water safety program as well as reception and opening/closing facilities.
Guest Service Representative
Halifax Shopping Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for answering the customer questions and assisting them with their inquiries.
- Handling the selling of gift cards, stroller rentals and other duties as needed.
- Seasonal
Lifeguard
Splashifax Outdoor Waterpark
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Helped with the setup of Nova Scotia's first outdoor waterpark and obstacle course.
- Once opened to the public my responsibility was to be a lifeguard and ensure the public’s safety while on the course.
Education
Bachleor of Engineering - Engineering
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS09.2024
HighSchool -
J.L Ilsley HighSchool
Halifax, NS06.2024
Skills
- Lifesaving skills and first aid
- Resuscitation techniques
- Instruction and training
- Organizational planning
- Evaluation and assessment
- Standard first aid certification
- CPR and AED proficiency
- Naloxone administration
- SCUBA diving expertise
- Swimming instruction
- Timing and coordination
- Chief timer responsibilities
- Safety management
- WHMIS compliance
- Pressure management strategies
- Work/life balance optimization
Languages
- Immersion French
- English
- Immersion French
Awards
- Lieutenant Governor’s Medal, 05/01/23, Nominated by my school based on Academic performance and qualities of leadership and service demonstrated in my school and community.
- 1st Place Medal SHAD Canada T.M.U, 07/01/22, My team’s design, project and pitch was selected 1st overall at our University Program.
- Principal's List/ High Honors, 06/01/22, 06/01/23, 06/01/24
Skills And Courses
- Lifesaving Instructor course - 12/01/23
- First Aid Instructor course - 12/01/23
- National Lifeguarding Course NLS-MEMBER #-HOT3P6 - Since 07/01/21, Recert 06/01/23
- Swim For Life Instructor Course - 07/01/21
- Standard First Aid & CPR C (including AED) - 11/01/20 EX-11/01/23 Recent 06/01/23
- Naloxone Training - 06/01/23
- Level 1 SCUBA Course - Completed Open Water Diver Course 11/01/22
- Level 1 SWIM N.S officials course (completed Timer, Chief Timer and Safety Marshall) - 11/01/21
- WHMIS Training - completed 05/01/22
- Criminal & Vulnerable records check
- Working Under Pressure Certificate - 06/01/24 - Completed online course through SkillsonlineNS
- Improving your work/life balance Certificate - 06/01/24 - Completed online course through SkillsonlineNS
Scholarships And Bursaries
- JL Ilsley High School Eric Caines Memorial Scholarship - 06/01/24
- JL Ilsley High School Lorne Abramson Student Leadership Award - 06/01/24
- JL Ilsley High School Reginal Anderson Memorial Bursary - 06/01/24
- NSTU Gil Oickle Scholarship - 06/01/24
- Full Potential Scholarship - 06/01/24
- YearOne Bursary Recipient sponsored by Wilsons, Career Beacon and East Coast Lifestyle - 06/01/24
Timeline
Project Manager
Castone Construction Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Guest Service Representative
Halifax Shopping Center
10.2023 - 02.2024
Supervisor/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Front Desk Reception
Canada Games Center, Commons Pool and Spryfield Wave Pool
09.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
Splashifax Outdoor Waterpark
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachleor of Engineering - Engineering
Dalhousie University
HighSchool -
J.L Ilsley HighSchool