Vanessa Simmons
Crete
Summary
Dynamic lifeguard with a proven track record at City Of Chicago-Chicago Parks and Rec, excelling in emergency response and customer service. Recognized for maintaining safety and ensuring a positive environment, I effectively collaborated with teams and demonstrated leadership while performing rescues and upholding safety regulations. Dependable and adaptable, I prioritize patron well-being. Motivated professional, open to learning new things & focused on providing exemplary customer service with a smile.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
City Of Chicago-Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Opening and Closing of the pool, upon arrival and when done for the day.
- Maintain constant communication with Supervisor to ensure smooth working environment.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Harvey, IL05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Safety regulations
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Lifeguard certification
- Emergency response
- Record keeping
- Networking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Social perceptiveness
Certification
- CPR
- LIFEGUARD AMERICAN RED CROSS
- AED CERTIFIED
- ADULT, INFANT, AND CHILD CPR CERTIFICATION
- TEEN MENTAL HEATH CERTIFICATION
Affiliations
Ambassador Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of America : Aug 2013 -June 2025
- Performed various duties of leadership
- Monitored and observed younger scouts participating in activities
- Created online marketing profile to help promote cookie sales.
- Earned over 100 plus hours of volunteering .
- Sold over 8,000 boxes of cookies to help my troop and I participate in various activities, such as camp, and travel experiences.
- Worked Concessions at University of Northern Iowa, to help fundraise a trip for my Troop to Disney World. (cash register training, set up and tear down of concessions stand. prepping food and additional items)
Adult Volunteer / Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of America : June 2025 -
- As a Troop Leader, I will guide and mentor a troop of girls, facilitating their growth and development through the Girl Scout program. They are responsible for planning and facilitating troop meetings, ensuring the safety and well-being of the girls, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Project L.A.U.N.C.H - Internship : Sept 2023 - June 2024
Linking Action for Unmet Needs In Children's Health
- Met with other professionals within Social Work, Psychiatry, Leadership, Marketing and IBO regarding what they do and services provided withing the realm of children's health.
- Participated in a project with my mentor about this non profit.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
City Of Chicago-Chicago Public Schools
06.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
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