Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Tori Gosse

Maple,ON

Summary

Undergraduate student pursuing an Honours Bachelor's degree in Biology and Creative Writing with expected graduation in 2025. Seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to other undergraduate students' education and development. Hands-on research experience with proficiency in the use of GraphPad Prism and Excel. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aquatics Area Supervisor

Canadas Wonderland
Maple, ON
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored the leadership teams work and determined benchmarks for performance indicators.
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with water park operating guidelines.
  • Prepared reports based on documented corrective action, operation downtimes and labor hours.
  • Oversaw daily operations and managed 250 employees in the Aquatics department.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Managed morning aquatic staff meetings and in-service trainings to mentor team members.
  • Supervised lifeguards, maintaining employee files with up-to-date CPR, first aid, AED and spinal injury management certifications.
  • Conducted and instructed Ellis lifeguard and safety certification training.
  • Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
  • Used radio and digital technology to stay in constant communication with other protective service workers.
  • Approved timesheets for payroll using Kronos system.
  • Contacted medical authorities immediately in events of serious injury.

Aquatics Supervisor

Canadas Wonderland
Maple, ON
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supervised lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatics staff members.

Aquatics Team Lead

Canadas Wonderland
Maple, ON
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.

Figure Skating Coach

North York Skating Academy
Downsview, ON
06.2018 - 11.2022
  • Evaluated skater technique and progress and delivered constructive feedback to help improve.
  • Taught and guided skaters ranging in age from three to fifty.
  • Developed inclusive, welcoming environment for students.
  • Planned and organized private and group skating lessons to help students develop and advance skills.
  • Used phone, email and text to communicate with parents and students regarding lessons, events and competitions.
  • Instructed students on core principles of sport.
  • Attended educational courses to meet continuing education requirements.
  • Assisted students with developing personal style, skating form and meticulous timing.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology & Creative Writing

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2025

Skills

  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Recruitment and Training
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Decision Making
  • GraphPad Prism and Excel expertise
  • Scientific Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Undergraduate research
  • Data Analysis
  • Experiment Design
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Interpreting Results

Accomplishments

  • Canada's Wonderland Most Dedicated Leadership Member
  • 2023-2024 York University's President's Creative Writing Award - Poetry Recipient
  • 2023-2024 York University Priscila Uppal Poetry Award
  • Honor Roll Winter semester of 2023
  • Dean's List Honoree Winter semester of 2023

Certification

  • Biosafety Certificate
  • Laser Safety Certificate
  • Radiation Safety
  • WHMIS 2 Certificate
  • Babysitter's Training, Canadian Red Cross
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Lifesaving Society Canada
  • National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Society Canada
  • National Lifeguard Instructor, Lifesaving Society Canada
  • Lifeguard Instructor, Ellis and Associates

Timeline

Aquatics Area Supervisor

Canadas Wonderland
09.2022 - Current

Aquatics Supervisor

Canadas Wonderland
03.2022 - 09.2022

Aquatics Team Lead

Canadas Wonderland
07.2021 - 03.2022

Figure Skating Coach

North York Skating Academy
06.2018 - 11.2022

Honours Bachelor of Science - Biology & Creative Writing

York University
Tori Gosse