Dafah S. Miller
**** ********* **. * Bartlesville, Ok 74006 * 918-***-**** *************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVES: Enthusiastic graduate student interested in obtaining a business opportunity, offering creativity and critical thinking skills to help generate
innovative ideas and gain industry experience.
EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University
Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences
Graduation Date: July 2008
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Master’s in Business Administration
In Progress
WORK EXPERIENCE:
5/2013-Present Aquatics Director Bartlesville, OK
Richard Kane YMCA
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and recognize Aquatic Program Department employees and volunteers
• Develops and implements quality YMCA Aquatic Program at Richard Kane YMCA Aquatic Center. This includes, but not
limited to children swim classes, adult swim classes, senior adults programming
• Conducts all department activities from a "market driven" and "member centered" perspective
• Develops and implements quality control checklist for Aquatic Programs and assures that programs meet YMCA Aquatic
standards and organizational standards
• Develops and monitors appropriate program environment safety checklist and assures that facility meets county Health
Department licensing standards
• Develop and implement with the President/CEO the annual departmental budgets with control of each month's income and
expenses for the department
12/2012- Present Water Aerobics Instructor
• Instructed patrons on effective workout routine methods
• Teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Maintained a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
• Ensured all safety standards are met
Lifeguard/Swim Lessons Instructor
• Ensured the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
• Instructed swim lessons based on age and level appropriate material for the participating patrons
• Enforced all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
• Instruct swim lessons as assigned in accordance with Red Cross and YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans
accordingly
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance
8/2013-Present
5/2009-5/2013 Master Teacher Bartlesville, OK
Safari Kids Daycare
• Responsible to contribute to the growth and development of young children
• Maintains physical environment; upkeep of the equipment, conforms to OKDHS licensing standards of safety and cleanliness
• Assisted with the development of plans for day to day activities and schedules; including all aspects of the children’s time at
the center and part of staff to child ratio
10/2013- Present
10/2009-8/2010 Assistant Swim Coach Bartlesville, OK
Phillips 66/ConocoPhillips Splash Club
• Provided leadership, instructions and motivation for swim team participants
• Created age-appropriate workouts focused on technique, endurance, stroke development and drills
• Engaged parents and cultivated relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment
• Monitored the children in and out of the pool to ensure their safety
10/2008-5/2009 Substitute Teacher Bartlesville, OK
Bartlesville Public Schools
• Developed, administrated, and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner
• Help the children with their work if they do not understand the material from the lesson plan
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 20 students
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Red Cross: Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, & AED; Certified Pool Operator; USA Swimming Certified Swim Coach
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel