Owner/Lead Instructor/Safety Specialist at Safety First CPR & Safety Training, Substitute Teacher at Kelly Educational Services, Member at SafeKids Coalition - Northeast FL
Location:
Jacksonville, Florida Area
Industry:
Public Safety
Work:
Safety First CPR & Safety Training - Jacksonville, Florida Area since Feb 2011
Owner/Lead Instructor/Safety Specialist
Kelly Educational Services - Jacksonville, Florida Area since Sep 2012
Substitute Teacher
SafeKids Coalition - Northeast FL - The Players Center for Child Health, Jacksonville, Florida since 2008
Member
YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Aquatics Director - Winston Family YMCA
YMCA of Florida's First Coast Feb 2007 - Aug 2009
Aquatics Director - Williams Family YMCA, duPont Campus, Brooks Family YMCA, and Yates Family YMCA
Education:
University of Central Florida 1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports Medicine - Athletic Training
Manatee Community College 1988 - 1991
Associate of Science (A.S.), Pre-Physical Therapy
Skills:
Customer Service Teaching Public Safety Aquatics Organization Cpr Certified First Aid Public Speaking Community Outreach Event Planning Lifeguarding Team Building Program Development Leadership Development Coaching Program Management Recreation Swim Instruction Swimming Pools Emergency Management AED Hospitality Athletic Training Mentoring Bloodborne Pathogens Training Social Media
Interests:
Founder of the Filipino Student Alumni Association of Florida (FSAAF) - https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Filipino-Student-Alumni-Association-of-Florida/478685202150064
Awards:
Silver Whistle Award - Second Quarter Stephen Murphy, Recreation Guest Service Manager - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort John W. Stephens Award for Aquatic Excellence Walt Disney World Recreation Management Disney's In-Service Open Challenge Lifeguard Competition, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Recreation - 1st Place Charity Challenge XIII - Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Charity Challenge Team Charity Challenge XIV Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Overall International and Regional Champions Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team Charity Challenge XV - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Second Place Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Recreation Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Platinum Ellis and Associates Disney's River Country Waterpark Charity Challenge XVI Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Wilderness Lodge & Disney Institute Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Recreation Charity Challenge XVII - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associate, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Recreation Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team - Assistant Coach Walt Disney World Recreation Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Second Place Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team, Assistant Coach Charity Challenge XVIII - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's Summer Lifeguard Games Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Aquatics Section Committee Member S.P.I.R.I.T. Award City of Westminster Co-creator for resigning our Aquatics swim lesson program Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's Summer Lifeguard Games Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Committee Member Charity Challenge XXI Volunteer Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge YMCA of Florida's First Coast Lifeguard Competition - First Place and Sportsmanship Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics 2007 Williams Family YMCA Lifeguard Team - Coach YMCA of Florida's First Coast Swim Team Championships - First Place Division AA YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Williams Family YMCA White Sharks Summer Swim Team Awesome Pool Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Willams Family YMCA Aquatics YMCA Expo host workshop YMCA of USA YMCA of USA Expo workshop site at duPont Campus pool - part of Williams Family YMCA YMCA of Florida's First Coast Lifeguard Competition - Second Place and Runner-up for Spirit/Sportsmanship Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics 2009 Williams Family YMCA Lifeguard Team - Coach YMCA of Florida's First Coast Swim Team Championship - Second Place YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Winston Family YMCA - Winston Waves Summer Swim Team Best Instructor - First Place YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Aquatics Directors/Instructors Training Challenge National YMCA Lifeguard Competition YMCA of the USA Aquatics National YMCA Lifeguard Competition Task Group
Certifications:
Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor Trainer, and Swim Instructor, YMCA CPR/AED/O2 for the Professional Rescuer Instructor, Standard First Aid Instructor, O2 for the Professional Rescuer, and Standard First Aid, American Health and Safety Institute Certified Pool Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation
Safety First CPR & Safety Training - Jacksonville, Florida Area since Feb 2011
Owner/Lead Instructor/Safety Specialist
Kelly Educational Services - Jacksonville, Florida Area since Sep 2012
Substitute Teacher
SafeKids Coalition - Northeast FL - The Players Center for Child Health, Jacksonville, Florida since 2008
Member
The First Coast Kids Triathlon - Jacksonville, Florida Area May 2013 - Jun 2013
Swim Coordinator
YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aug 2009 - Jul 2012
Aquatics Director - Winston Family YMCA
Education:
University of Central Florida 1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports Medicine - Athletic Training
Manatee Community College 1988 - 1991
Associate of Science (A.S.), Pre-Physical Therapy
University of florida
Skills:
Customer Service Teaching Public Safety Aquatics Organization Cpr Certified First Aid Public Speaking Community Outreach Event Planning Lifeguarding Team Building Program Development Leadership Development Coaching Program Management Recreation Swim Instruction Swimming Pools Emergency Management Aed Hospitality Athletic Training Mentoring Bloodborne Pathogens Training Social Media Volunteer Management Fundraising Leadership Management Time Management Facebook Event Management Strategic Planning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Interests:
Children
Awards:
Silver Whistle Award - Second Quarter Stephen Murphy, Recreation Guest Service Manager - Disney's Coronado Springs Resort John W. Stephens Award for Aquatic Excellence Walt Disney World Recreation Management Disney's In-Service Open Challenge Lifeguard Competition, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Recreation - 1st Place Charity Challenge XIII - Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Charity Challenge Team Charity Challenge XIV Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Overall International and Regional Champions Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team Charity Challenge XV - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Second Place Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Recreation Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Platinum Ellis and Associates Disney's River Country Waterpark Charity Challenge XVI Sportsmanship Award Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney's Wilderness Lodge & Disney Institute Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associates, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Recreation Charity Challenge XVII - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Ellis and Associate, National Safety Award, Elite Gold Ellis and Associates Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Recreation Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team - Assistant Coach Walt Disney World Recreation Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Competition - Second Place Ellis and Associates Walt Disney World Lifeguard Competition Team, Assistant Coach Charity Challenge XVIII - First Place Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge Disney Waterparks Charity Challenge Team Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's Summer Lifeguard Games Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Aquatics Section Committee Member S.P.I.R.I.T. Award City of Westminster Co-creator for resigning our Aquatics swim lesson program Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's Summer Lifeguard Games Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Committee Member Charity Challenge XXI Volunteer Lee Constantine - Founder of Charity Challenge YMCA of Florida's First Coast Lifeguard Competition - First Place and Sportsmanship Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics 2007 Williams Family YMCA Lifeguard Team - Coach YMCA of Florida's First Coast Swim Team Championships - First Place Division AA YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Williams Family YMCA White Sharks Summer Swim Team Awesome Pool Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Willams Family YMCA Aquatics YMCA Expo host workshop YMCA of USA YMCA of USA Expo workshop site at duPont Campus pool - part of Williams Family YMCA YMCA of Florida's First Coast Lifeguard Competition - Second Place and Runner-up for Spirit/Sportsmanship Award YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics 2009 Williams Family YMCA Lifeguard Team - Coach YMCA of Florida's First Coast Swim Team Championship - Second Place YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Winston Family YMCA - Winston Waves Summer Swim Team Best Instructor - First Place YMCA of Florida's First Coast Aquatics Aquatics Directors/Instructors Training Challenge National YMCA Lifeguard Competition YMCA of the USA Aquatics National YMCA Lifeguard Competition Task Group
Certifications:
Water Safety Instructor Ashi Level 5 Instructor Trainer, Cpr/Aed/O2 For the Professional Rescuer Instructor, Standard First Aid Instructor, Cpr/Aed, O2, and Standard First Aid Lifeguarding/First Aid/Cpr/Aed Lifeguarding Instructor Health & Safety Institute (Hsi) American Red Cross