Jake Casaubon
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada
objective
I am responding to a position you have advertised on (?????). I have recently made my way to Canada from Australia to seek employment for a period of one year whilst taking a break from my apprenticeship. I see myself as a very social person that works well either individually or within a team environment. Furthermore my work ethic is second to none and I learn quickly to meet the requirements of new and challenging work environments.
Work Experience
Life Guard (01/26/2008 – 12/01/2011)
Working in a team environment. Time management.
Last Employer: Maquatics
Contact Person: Richard Mclean
Responsibilities: My primary role was as a life guard on most week days, however i also managed the entire complex on weekends. My responsibilities were to maintain chemical balances within the pools, operate the cafe and maintain a clean workplace. Furthermore whilst operating the cafe on weekends i tended to the espresso machine and was making up to 100 orders in a day
Accomplishments: Royal Pool Life Guard Certificate Senior first aid certificate - Advanced resuscitation - Advanced defibrillator Certificate of competency in operating a Merlo espresso machine. Qualified life guard for 3 years. Learned how to effectively perform general business operations.
Labourer
Working within a team. Workplace safety. Meeting Deadlines.
Last Employer: Eumundi Historical Association
Contact Person: Peter Homan
Responsibilities: My duties were to work within a group of three people dismantling steel framed structures, used for market stalls.
Accomplishments: Dealing with coworker in differences to get the job done. Conflict resolution Time management
Retail
Customer service skills. Cash handling
Last Employer: Eumundi Crafts
Contact Person: Christine Blacka
Responsibilities: My daily responsibilities included till operations, cleaning, restocking and using effective communication skills to sell products.
Accomplishments: Making sales through communicating effectively enough to influence a customers point of view on a product. Effective in till operations.
Surf Life Guard
Communication Ensuring safe practices
Last Employer: Surf Life Saving Australia
Contact Person: Perigian Surf Life Saving Club
Responsibilities: Worked within a team of ten other lifesavers to ensure the safety of swimmers, through the use of effective lifeguarding practices. - Gave medical treatment - Provided swell and condition reports.
Accomplishments: Attained my Surf Bronze Medallion. Senior first aid certificate. I learnt the value of a functional team and i had the chance to save people in dangerous situations.
Education
Establishment: University of the Sunshine Coast
Degree: Bachelor of Property: Economics and Development
Average Grade: Credit
Details: Just finished my second year of studies and have now deferred for a year. My studies have given me an understanding into real property dealings and the foundation of business through courses in marketing, management, accounting, economics, business law and ethics, and research methods.
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively Can handle high pressure situations. Extensive experience in multi tasking. Can work without supervision
Computer Skills: I extensively understand all of the fundamental Microsoft programs and received a distinction in a my Information Communication Technologies course at University.
Additional Information
- In 2009 I volunteerd my time to the Red Frog’s association, my duties were to form a support network, ensuring that the safety of school leavers where upheld at associated school leaver party functions in capital cities. More specifically I provided food and bevrages,resolved conflict between aggressive party goers and providing medical attention and referral to intoxicated individuals. - On Sunday the 6th of March 2010, I participated in Green Up Clean Australia. I volunteered my entire day to cleaning up my local beach. More than 588,000 volunteers across Australia helped on this day and an esftimated 15,560 tonnes of rubbish was removed collectively.
Professional Membership: Noosa Rugby Union club.
Certifications or Licensures: Royal life guard association, bronze medallion Senior first aid certificate Blue Card (Work Place & Safety) issued 2006 Advanced certification in Resuscitation, Defibrillator & First Aid. Surf Rescue Certificate – volunteer patrol at Peregian Beach SLSC. Completion of Yr 12 2008/ with an exit o.p. score.
Interests
My primary interests would be my schooling and playing rugby. I have played rugby union competitively for three years at the same local club. I also go to gym for strength training and swim for cardiovascular fitness. Furthermore back home i surf regularly and spearfish.