Matthew ACKLAND
Adelaide,SA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Energetic Bronze Medallion protecting beachgoers and swimmers with diligent observation and strong emergency response skills.
Rescuing swimmers in distress and maintaining calm in stressful situations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Safety-oriented individual well-trained to follow emergency protocols and give cohesive, clear directions to patrons. Firm yet gentle enforcer of rules and known for quickly addressing issues. Demonstrated skills in lifesaving measures, safety and water rescue.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BRONZE MEDALLION & IRB CREW
SOMERTON SURF LIFE SAVING SLUB
10.2023 - Current
- IRB Crew Water Safety for Nippers and carnivals
- Utilized strong swimming skills to perform swift water rescues, minimizing risk of injury or drowning incidents.
- Patrolled beach to check on beach-goers and identify unauthorized activities such as alcohol use.
- Observed swimmers to quickly detect signs of distress and dangerous animal activity.
- Simulated rescue conditions regularly with team members to maintain water rescue proficiency.
- Enhanced beach safety by vigilantly monitoring swimmers and promptly responding to emergencies.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
NIPPERS TO BRONZE MEDALLION
NORMANVILLE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Education
CURRENTLY YEAR 11
Hamilton Secondary College
Mitchell Park, SA12.2024
Skills
- Surf Rescue
- Patrol techniques
- Strong swimming ability
- Rescue board paddling
- Surf rescue techniques
- Ocean awareness
- Inflatable rescue boat handling
- First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Work Experience
DTS Electrical (SA) Pty Ltd - Darlington SA 5047
15 April 2024 - 26 April 2024
- learnt how to daisy chain off an already existing power point outside of a room and installing a new power point on the inside.
- learnt and practised stripping back a twisting ends of 4mm electrical cable
- learnt how to run HDMI leads, power cables and data cables
- learnt how to install LED light panels in a stairwell and change over security lights
- learnt and practised placing a shroud, stripping and twisting wires, putting the wires into the outlet terminals and screwing the outlet onto the wall.
- learnt how to conduct a RCD test and emergency exit lighting tests, checking circuit breaker boards
Certification
- Advanced Resuscitation Techniques - SA1238440 - Apr 2024
- Prepare to work safely in the Construction Industry (White Card) - CPCWHS1001 - Apr 2024
- Royal Life Saving South Australia -Pool Lifeguard Certificate No. 14410890-9406647 - Jan 2024
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009 - Jan 2024
- Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy HLAID015 - Jan 2024
- Boat Licence - Sept 2023
- SLSSA IRB Crew PUASAR015 SA12078300 - Feb 2023
- SLSSA Bronze Medallion SA11901880 - Oct 2022
- Provide First Aid HLTAID011 Training - March 2022
- SLSSA Surf Rescue Certificate - CPR endorsed SA11376189 - Dec 2020
Interest
National Karate Academies - Glenelg SA dojo - (Dai Sempai Sam Kirk) and Sheidow Park SA dojo - (Kyoshi Daniel Sutton)
SENIORS
Brown Belt - June 2023
Green Belt - June 2022
Blue Belt - Dec 2021
JUNIORS
Purple/White Stripe belt - June 2021
Purple Belt - 3 tips - Nov 2019
Orange Belt - 3 tips - Dec 2017
Yellow Belt - 3 tips - Dec 2015
White belt - Nov 2014
IRB Racing SA - Somerton Park SLSC
IRB 360 Series - Jan 24 - Apr 24
Patient
Sharkskin SA IRB Series 2024 - Apr 24 - Jun 24
Patient & Crew
Timeline
BRONZE MEDALLION & IRB CREW
SOMERTON SURF LIFE SAVING SLUB
10.2023 - Current
NIPPERS TO BRONZE MEDALLION
NORMANVILLE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
11.2017 - 05.2023
CURRENTLY YEAR 11
Hamilton Secondary College
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