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Valeria Acosta

San Jose

Summary

Friendly, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual seeking a great opportunity to grow and contribute in a dynamic team environment. Known for a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks. Brings a fun, easy-going personality that fits well in any workplace culture.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

SWIM INSTRUCTOR/ LIFEGUARD

East Valley Family YMCA
San Jose
07.2024 - Current
  • Teaching a variety of swimming strokes and techniques of all ages and abilities
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing and scheduling classes.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with both students and parents, creating a comfortable and safe environment.
  • Providing clear instruction on swim techniques, water safety, and breathing methods.
  • Monitored pool area to ensure safety of all patrons, enforcing rules and responding quickly to emergencies.
  • Performed rescues, administered CPR/First Aid, and managed emergencies calmly and effectively.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, assisting swimmers and ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Maintained certification in Lifeguarding, Swim instructing, CPR, First Aid

CASHIER

Outdoor Supply Hardware
San Jose
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided excellent 1+ Year of customer service skills
  • Cash Handling-Handling cash, credit and debit transactions, maintaining accurate drawers.
  • Communication skills: Talking to 50+ customers daily, answering phone calls
  • Maintain product displays and stock levels, managing inventory rotation and removing expired items.
  • Collaborating with 4 other cashiers and offering assistance during busy hours.
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills in a fast-paced retail environment

Babysitter

01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Babysitting my sister right at home (Children age 3-4)

Education

Nursing -

Evergreen Community College
San Jose, CA
04.2025

High School -

Andrew P, Hill High School
San Jose, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Certified lifeguard
  • Class instruction
  • Group instruction
  • Swimming lessons
  • Water rescue
  • Swimming technique instruction
  • Parent communication
  • Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
  • Workload management
  • Sales techniques
  • Pool safety
  • Certification in CPR

Volunteer Experience

  • Home First Shelter, Organizing hygiene supplies for the Homeless., 01/01/20, 12/31/21
  • Mini Cat Town pet adoption center, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
  • San Jose Animal Care and Services, Taking dogs for walks, feeding them, and ensuring they are happy., 01/01/24, 12/31/25

Timeline

SWIM INSTRUCTOR/ LIFEGUARD

East Valley Family YMCA
07.2024 - Current

CASHIER

Outdoor Supply Hardware
01.2024 - Current

Babysitter

01.2022 - 01.2023

Nursing -

Evergreen Community College

High School -

Andrew P, Hill High School
Valeria Acosta