Jesse Garratt
Hataitai,WGN
Summary
Emergency response expert with a track record of ensuring safety across diverse age groups. Skilled in fostering child-parent engagement to enhance community well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lifeguard
Wellington City Council
Kilbirnie, Wellington
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily pool operations, maintaining a safe environment for patrons.
- Handled administrative tasks to facilitate smooth operational processes.
- Ensured staff on shiftcomply with safety protocols to minimise incidents and hazards.
- Trained staff on best practices and safety measures to improve competencies.
Lifeguard
Wellington City Council
Wellington Region, New Zealand
02.2022 - 09.2025
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain a secure environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of pool facilities and surrounding areas on a daily basis.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss policies, procedures, and safety concerns.
Kitchen Hand
Wilson BBQ
Wellington, New Zealand
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas throughout the shift.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization as needed.
- Operated dishwashing machines to ensure hygiene and proper sanitation standards.
- Performed general cleaning tasks to maintain kitchen hygiene for the staff.
Education
Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film Production
Massey University
Wellington, New Zealand10-2023
NCEA level 3 -
Newlands College
Wellington, New Zealand01.2020
Skills
- Problem solving
- team collaboration
- emergency response
- staff training
- Parent engagement
- Activity coordination
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- First Aid Level Three Certificate, 2024, awarded for completing the 'St. John First Aid courses.'
- Pool Lifeguard Skills Award, 2022, awarded for completing the lifeguard theory and practical training.
Community Experience
Newlands College, Peer Support Leader
A mentorship experience guiding young students entering college and high school helped them transition, build self-esteem, develop social skills, navigate school life, lead class activities and provided a vital student-to-student support system
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
Ukulele Group with the Red Cross
Timeline
Senior Lifeguard
Wellington City Council
09.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Wellington City Council
02.2022 - 09.2025
Kitchen Hand
Wilson BBQ
05.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film Production
Massey University
NCEA level 3 -
Newlands College