Cooper Goodale
Cumming
Summary
Experienced with operational management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enhanced productivity. Utilizes strategic planning and resource allocation to drive efficiency. Track record of fostering teamwork and managing dynamic environments effectively. Extensive coursework taken involving computer programming with experience in multiple languages and IDEs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Operations Manager (Summer Only)
AMS Pools
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Improved communication within management team through weekly meetings, updates, and open channels of communication.
- Collaborated with team members to execute emergency response drills effectively.
- Worked with management team to complete weekly deliverables to ensure up-to-date information and eliminate potential safety hazards.
- Developed schedules and assigned shifts to optimize staff coverage for special events and holidays
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and assist managers with tasks as needed
Lifeguard Instructor (Part Time)
Jeff Ellis & Associates
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Participated in training courses to enhance teaching skills and ensure compliance with safety standards during certification.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lifeguard training programs to cater to various skill levels.
- Supported team development by providing constructive feedback to fellow lifeguards on performance improvements needed.
- Implemented new training techniques that led to increased certification rates among course participants.
Assistant Area Manager (Summer Only)
Ams Pools
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained client satisfaction by effectively addressing concerns and resolving conflicts as an Assistant Area Manager.
- Supervised daily operations once per week to ensure performance, safety, and customer service expectations were met.
- Maintained positive relations with clients by addressing problems head-on and formulating and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills directly to employees and relaying actions taken to management team.
- Assisted in training new lifeguards on safety protocols and rescue techniques.
Assistant Head Swim Team Coach (Summer Only)
Three Chimneys Flames
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Implemented innovative practice drills to improve stroke technique.
- Established a positive team culture that promoted sportsmanship, discipline, and resilience among athletes.
- Leveraged feedback from competitions to drive continuous improvement in coaching methodologies.
- Led daily practices, ensuring athletes remained focused and motivated throughout the season.
- Worked closely with assistant coaches to delegate responsibilities effectively while ensuring a consistent coaching approach across all age groups.
- Evaluated swimmer performances during competitions, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organized team events to promote camaraderie and encourage off-the-pool bonding experiences.
- Managed electronic timing software for hosting competitions to ensure correctly entered times and scoring calculations.
- Created lineups for competitions while keeping compliance with entry regulations and optimizing team performance.
Head Lifeguard (Summer Only)
Ams Pools
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Trained and mentored junior lifeguards, enhancing team performance and response efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety drills and emergency response exercises to maintain preparedness.
- Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
- Ensured optimal pool water quality by monitoring chemical levels and maintaining proper filtration systems.
Lifeguard
Ams Pools
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Responded promptly to emergencies, administering first aid and performing rescue techniques as needed.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns regarding rules and activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Georgia
GA05-2027
Skills
- Object-oriented programming
- Testing and debugging
- Data structures
- Software development
- Source and version control: Git, Github
- Multithreading
- Parallel Programming
- Sockets
- Web API
- UNIX
Certification
- Microsoft Technology Associate Certificate- Software Development Fundamentals (Achieved April 18, 2022)
- Microsoft Technology Associate Certificate- Introduction to Programming using Python (achieved May 20, 2022)
- Microsoft Technology Associate Certificate- Introduction to Programming using Java (achieved April 22, 2022)
Timeline
Assistant Operations Manager (Summer Only)
AMS Pools
11.2024 - 09.2025
Lifeguard Instructor (Part Time)
Jeff Ellis & Associates
03.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Head Swim Team Coach (Summer Only)
Three Chimneys Flames
01.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Area Manager (Summer Only)
Ams Pools
11.2021 - 10.2024
Head Lifeguard (Summer Only)
Ams Pools
10.2020 - 09.2021
Lifeguard
Ams Pools
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Georgia