Austin S.

Undergraduate NAIT student with over 6 years of varied real-world employment experience and diverse, well-developed practical skills. My objective is to apply my proficiencies, wisdom, and knowledge to contribute to a fulfilling career.

Highlight of Qualifications & Skills

• Over 4 years’ experience responding to critical/emergency situations, leading a team of guards as acting deck-lead, working as a part of a team, public relations, strong verbal communication, flexibility with scheduling and urgent shift coverage
• 2 years retail experience
• Volunteer experience gained from Scouts Canada and academic leadership, strong public relations skills with individuals of all ages. Experience in responding to and resolving difficult situations while preserving client satisfaction
• Familiarity with physical and practical skills including emergency training, Standard First Aid, CPR-

C, Aquatic Emergency Care, cleaning, communication, and labour-intensive tasks

• Certified in relevant lifeguard certifications including National Lifeguard Training, Aquatic emergency care, CPR-C, AED training, and Standard First Aid
• Over 300 total hours of volunteer service

Kinsmen Leisure Centre Pool Lifeguard I December 2017 – May 2021

• Proficiency in public relations
• Familiarity with efficient team procedure
• Experience leading Guard teams through critical situations
• Familiarity with team dynamics & positions of leadership, flexible to different roles
• Ability to perform difficult physical tasks (Lifeguard physical standards)
• Knowledge of pool mechanics, chemistry, systems, continued desire to improve

DAVIDsTEA Tea guide May 2017 - March 2018

• Experience in public relations, engaging with customers of all ages
• Proficiency in attaining & maintaining a cleanly workspace
• Familiarity with multitasking while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Engaged in front-line work & responsibilities

Agriculture apprentice June - August 2011/2013

Dekalb Agriculture/Vegreville Alberta

• Repaired and maintained top of the line agricultural equipment, ensured 100% possible efficiency of vehicles daily. Acquired valuable real-world skills pertaining to mechanics
• Performed strenuous manual labour tasks daily, including cleaning grain bins and barns, lifting/storing hay bales, lifting/operating heavy machinery, organizing cluttered workplaces
• Experience landscaping and refurbishing publicly available park areas
• Experience tending to livestock

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2021-present) 3.7 GPA

2021 Dean’s list recipient

Conservation Biology Program

Biological Sciences Tech

Key Electives: Ecology, Microbiology, Chemistry

• University of Alberta (2018-2020) 3.5 GPA

Open Studies

Key Electives: Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Renewable Resources

• Alberta Education High School Diploma (2013-2016) 3.5 GPA

Bev Facey High school, Sherwood Park, AB