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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Siiri Kortelainen

Siiri Kortelainen

Lifesaver
Helsinki

Summary

Skilled Lifeguard consistently remains calm and focused in stressful environments. Committed to promoting safety in and around large bodies of water. Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeguard

TG Klubben
Espoo
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Open Water Lifeguard

City of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Monitored water conditions to ensure swimmer safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid as needed.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to maintain readiness for potential rescue situations.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance communication and response strategies during peak hours.

Beach Lifeguard

Nurmijaervi Municipality
Nurmijaervi, Finland
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Monitored beach activities to ensure safety and compliance with municipal regulations.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue support as needed.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of beach equipment and facilities for operational readiness.
  • Educated beachgoers on water safety practices and guidelines to promote safe recreational activities.

Lifeguard Volunteer

Rajamäen Uimahalli
Nurmijaervi, Finland
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.

Restaurant Server

Govindas
Gold Coast, Australia
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.

Beach Lifeguard

Nurmijärvi Municipality
Nurmijaervi, Finland
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around open water
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Performed regular maintenance of life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
  • Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Sales Clerk

Tokmanni Oy
Nurmijaervi, Finland
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by acting quickly and applying appropriate resolutions for common problems.
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
  • Opened and closed store by balancing cash registers and receipts.

Fast Food Worker

Hesburger Oy
Nurmijaervi, Finland
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
  • Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
  • Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
  • Promptly resolved customer complaints, escalating major issues to supervisor.

Berry Picker

MTY Laitinen
Nurmijaervi, Finland
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
  • Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
  • Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
  • Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.

Grocery Store Worker

K-market Karppala
Nurmijaervi, Finland
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
  • Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.

Grocery Store Worker

K-supermarket Minna Astikainen
Nurmijaervi, Finland
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
  • Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.

Education

Nurmijärven Lukio, Nurmijärvi, Finland
06.2023

General upper secondary education certificate

General upper secondary education diploma in visual arts

Matriculation examination certificate

Skills

  • Inspect Equipment and Facilities
  • First aid and CPR
  • Lifeguard certification
  • Water rescue techniques
  • Lifeguard operations
  • Beach safety awareness
  • Strong swimming skills
  • Lifeguard procedures
  • International Lifeguard course
  • Food Hygiene certification

Additional Information

B-class driving license

3 years diving education

5 years competitive swimming education

8 years theater arts education

Movie enthusiast

Timeline

Open Water Lifeguard - City of Helsinki
05.2026 - 08.2026
Beach Lifeguard - Nurmijaervi Municipality
06.2025 - 08.2025
Lifeguard - TG Klubben
08.2024 - Current
Restaurant Server - Govindas
02.2024 - 07.2024
Lifeguard Volunteer - Rajamäen Uimahalli
09.2023 - 08.2024
Beach Lifeguard - Nurmijärvi Municipality
06.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Clerk - Tokmanni Oy
07.2022 - 05.2023
Fast Food Worker - Hesburger Oy
12.2021 - 06.2022
Berry Picker - MTY Laitinen
07.2021 - 07.2021
Grocery Store Worker - K-market Karppala
07.2020 - 07.2020
Grocery Store Worker - K-supermarket Minna Astikainen
07.2019 - 07.2019
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