Daisy Bates
Wokingham
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid background in effective communication and teamwork, specializing in lifeguarding and first aid. Proven ability to maintain composure under pressure, ensuring safety through skilled AED operation and water rescue techniques. Focused on improving customer interaction skills while seeking leadership and self-management opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lifeguard (p/t)
Guildford Lido / Spectrum
Guildford
2022.07 - 2026.04
- I achieved a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and take part in monthly training to keep up to date
- Qualified in first aid, CPR, pool rescue techniques and lifeguard theory
- Responsible for public safety, behaviour and maintaining public areas for hygiene
- Manage customer service, complaints and expectations to avoid dissatisfied customers
- Freedom Leisure
Lifeguard (p/t)
LC Swansea
Swansea
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Responsible for public safety, behaviour and maintaining public areas for hygiene
- Manage customer service, complaints and expectations to avoid dissatisfied customers
- Keeping up with monthly training to maintain my qualification
- Freedom Leisure
Lifeguard (p/t)
Aldershot Lido
Aldershot
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Responsible for public safety, behaviour and maintaining public areas for hygiene
- Manage customer service, complaints and expectations to avoid dissatisfied customers
- Keeping up with monthly training to maintain my qualification
- Places Leisure
Class Assistant
St Marks C of E primary school
Farnborough
2023.10 - 2023.10
- Looking after primary aged children and supporting their well-being, including external trips
- Assisted with class activities, including reading and crafts
- Working with children individually to ensure they understand the work
- Listening to and reporting progress to the teachers
- Assisting teachers to ensure a safe and good learning environment
- Work experience arranged via college
Education
BSc (Hons) - Criminology and criminal justice
Swansea University
Swansea 2025.09 -
A-Levels - Sociology, Criminology, Health & Social Care
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Farnborough, Hants 2023.09 - 2025.06
GCSE - Art, Mandarin, DT, Geography, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science
Bohunt School Wokingham
Reading 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Effective communication
- Written communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Customer interaction
- Lifeguarding and first aid
- Team leadership
- Self-management and punctuality
- Resilience under pressure
- AED operation
- Composure in emergencies
- Water rescue methods
Certification
- Half-course in Religious education GCSE- grade: 8
- NPLQ certificate, lifeguarding and first aid
Referee
- Daniel, Cleary, dcleary@farnborough.ac.uk, 01252 688300, The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX
- Natalie, Kirk, Natalie.kirk@freedom-leisure.co.uk, Freedom leisure Guildford Spectrum, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Extra Curricular / Hobbies
Swimming, Cooking, Socializing, Dancing
Timeline
Lifeguard (p/t)
LC Swansea
2026.02 - 2026.03
BSc (Hons) - Criminology and criminal justice
Swansea University
2025.09 -
Lifeguard (p/t)
Aldershot Lido
2024.05 - 2024.09
Class Assistant
St Marks C of E primary school
2023.10 - 2023.10
A-Levels - Sociology, Criminology, Health & Social Care
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2023.09 - 2025.06
Lifeguard (p/t)
Guildford Lido / Spectrum
2022.07 - 2026.04
GCSE - Art, Mandarin, DT, Geography, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science
Bohunt School Wokingham
2018.09 - 2023.06