Sophie Pollock
Summary
I am a confident young professional with a passion for learning and development and would love to further advance my skills in a high-performing organization. With my vast experience working with Surf Life Saving NZ, I excel in leadership and thrive under pressure, demonstrating advanced first aid skills and fostering strong interpersonal relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Beach Education Instructor Role
Surf Life Saving NZ
11.2024 - Current
- I ran water safety education programs for school children around Hawkes Bay to promote responsible swimming habits, and teach kids how to stay safe on our beaches.
- I worked with a range of ages from young school kids to teaches and adults, ensuring the safety of all those in the programme while still having fun. This helped my public speaking skills aswell as organisation
Volunteer Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving NZ
02.2020 - Current
- I take pride in helping out my community and have volunteered my time to help protect the beaches for almost 6 years
- I currently have first responder skills such as advanced First Aid, CPR, and am able to work well under pressure in high distress situations
Patrol Captain Regional Guard Surf Life Saving NZ
SLSNZ
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Showed a continuous display of leadership, delegating and overseeing patrol setup and operations to ensure the safety of all those on the beach
- Continuous communications with lifeguards to asses risks throughout the day
- Responsibility of creating a cohesive team culture based on trust and respect
Fish and Chip Shop Customer Service
Charles Street Takeaways
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Contributed to the creation of a positive workplace culture by focussing on teamwork and open communication with those around me
- Gained customer engagement skills and demonstrating adaptability in the workplace
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Finance And International Business
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ01-2026
Skills
- Leadership
- Collaborative learning
- Interpersonal relationships
- Adaptation to high stress situations
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Head Beach Education Instructor Role
Surf Life Saving NZ
11.2024 - Current
Patrol Captain Regional Guard Surf Life Saving NZ
SLSNZ
11.2022 - 02.2025
Fish and Chip Shop Customer Service
Charles Street Takeaways
02.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer Lifeguard
Surf Life Saving NZ
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Finance And International Business
University of Otago
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