Liam Corby

I am currently working as a lifeguard/lifeguard supervisor in Rangiora at Dudley park.

I am responsible for maintaining public safety through monitoring low to high risk individuals and positioning myself in the correct areas in order to be able to react fast and effectively if something goes wrong , ensuring water quality levels match the poolside NZ standards such as performing regular water tests and manually dosing the pools when necessary.

I am also responsible for the upkeep and cleanness of the facility such as regular cleaning, checking equipment for wear and tear.

When supervising I am responsible for lifeguard breaks, management of the poolside activity's such as inflatable or learn to swim lessons, helping to find cover when staff call in sick, making adjustments to suit if staff are late, sick or stressed, performing regular plantroom checks to monitor equipment and machinery and to alert management of any alarms and use understanding and experience to fix any issues if they occur.

For 3 months I worked as a bartender over in the U.K.

While there I was responsible for serving customers drinks fast and effectively, interacting with customers creating a good atmosphere and solving any issues, maintaining a clean bar and workplace especially during busy times so avoid wait times low stock and angry customers.

Helped to stock take ,fill up fridges and prepare for night shift, opening procedures setting out menus preparing cutlery and helping prepare food in the kitchen as-well.

Attending regular trainings to learn the cocktails and mocktails on the menu.

• Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
• Communicated with staff effectively as to help pass on orders and see which tables had received food and the ones still waiting also getting any information customers may need such as wait times, specials and table availability.
• Also helped clearing tables and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Aided with any customer complaints or queries in a calm and informative manner getting the manager when need be.
• Took stocktakes when possible to allow for a smooth run on the day so that nobody was having to run around finding anything during busy times.