Michelle de Beer
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Selwyn Aquatic Centre, excelling in pool safety and customer service. Adept in critical thinking and detail-oriented tasks, I effectively enforced regulations and responded to emergencies, ensuring a secure environment. Skilled in CPR and incident reporting, I thrive in fast-paced settings while maintaining exceptional communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Selwyn Aquatic Centre
Selwyn, Christchurch
01.2024 - Current
- Created a positive atmosphere while ensuring pool safety, and providing excellent customer service
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons
- Enforced all pool rules and regulations while dealing with any violations or incidents
- Performed regular pool maintenance and cleaning duties to ensure a healthy and safe environment
- Responded to emergency situations swiftly and efficiently, providing appropriate first aid, and rescue techniques
- Trained in CPR and other life-saving techniques to ensure maximum safety for swimmers
Cycle Counting/Picker
Primary Connect
, Christchurch
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in cycle counting and other inventory control activities
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery or working near hazardous materials
HR Assistant/Customer Support
Private
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify job requirements, and define selection criteria
Teaching Assistant
Garsfontein Primary School
, Pretoria
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised students in the classroom and helped them with their work
- Supervised and supported students in the completion of homework assignments and other tasks
- Assisted in the coordination of field trips and other special events
Job Shadowing
Eduplex School
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Job shadowing speech therapists at the school.
Software Testing Intern
Momentum
Centurion, Pretoria
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Testing an app and what to look out for
- Show and tell with team stakeholders (i.e. Product Owner, etc.) to unpack bugs found
- Key skills learned were time management, teamwork, basic email etiquette and what system testing is all about
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Academic information management, Education, English, Information science, Criminology, Psychology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria05-2026
Certificate - Basic To Advanced Excel
Udemy
Christchurch, NZ07.2024
Garsfontein High School - English, Afrikaans, Math, Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences, Computer Science
Garsfontein High School
Pretoria12.2019
Job shadowing speech therapists
Eduplex School
Pretoria12.2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Proficient in the MS Suite of products
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Detail orientated
- Able to multitask
- Flexible mindset
- Communication
- Human Resources (HR)
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organization Skills
- Screening Resumes
- Time Management
- Teamwork - Expert
- Attention to detail - Expert
- Problem-solving abilities
- Radio communication
- Incident reporting
- Physical fitness
- Respond to emergencies
- Trained in CPR
- Lifeguard procedures
- First aid administration
- Pool policies enforcement
Hobbies and Interests
- Netball
- Boxing
- Reading
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/16/01
- Nationality: South African
- Visa Status: Permanent Resident
- Full level 1 driver's license
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Clifton Strength Finder REport
- Harmony - When I know that the people around me hold differing views, I try to find common ground Harmony is one of my guiding values
- Consistency - Balance is important to me I am keenly aware of the need to treat people the same, no matter what their station in life
- Arranger - When I am faced with a complex situation involving many factors, I enjoy managing and aligning all the variables to be as productive as possible
- Adaptability - I don't see the future as a fixed destination I like to think that I discover my future one decision at a time
- Relator - I derive a lot of energy from being around the people I know and the people that I can relate to
Timeline
Lifeguard
Selwyn Aquatic Centre
01.2024 - Current
Cycle Counting/Picker
Primary Connect
05.2023 - 12.2025
HR Assistant/Customer Support
Private
01.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Garsfontein Primary School
05.2020 - 08.2021
Job Shadowing
Eduplex School
01.2019 - 12.2019
Software Testing Intern
Momentum
09.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Academic information management, Education, English, Information science, Criminology, Psychology
University of Pretoria
Certificate - Basic To Advanced Excel
Udemy
Garsfontein High School - English, Afrikaans, Math, Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences, Computer Science
Garsfontein High School
Job shadowing speech therapists
Eduplex School
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