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, CA04.2025
High School -
Andrew P, Hill High School
San Jose, CA06.2024
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