Jack Finnegan
** ******** **** • Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Tel: 805-***-**** • Email: **********@**.***
Skills
Leadership Coaching
Communication Team Building
Empathy Friendly, Engaging Personality
Observation Active Listening
Physical Stamina Multifaceted Caregiving Experience Work History
2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Private safety Instructor for a group of toddlers. Responsible for swim training and well-being. Reference: Caitlyn Dry: 805-***-****
2024 - Current
Mentorship
Mentoring 6-year old boy in swim and surf skill development, help train in flag football and baseball, and also musicianship.
Reference: Phillip Dracht: 801-***-****
2024
Private Security Guard
Security guard at gatehouse, working for a private block in Montecito. Mostly late night shifts. Reference: Gianna Columbo: 805-***-****
2019 - 2023
Crossing Guard for All Saints Parish School
Supervised the safety of preschool children going to and from school, in particular during a construction phase at All Saints by the Sea church. 2008 - 2019
Professional Sports Coach and Surfing Instructor
Working with a variety of schools (Cold Spring, Howard, Santa Barbara City College) served as director of after-school sports programs and summer basketball and tennis camps. Taught private surf lessons to children and adults. 1984 - 2008
Real Estate Sales Professional, Property Management, Mediator Running a professional real estate and property management company, oversaw real estate purchases for both investors and individual families, and oversaw the remodel and development of real estate projects. Worked diligently to create win/win situations for both the seller and the purchaser of real estate using mediation skills. 1977 - 1983
Lab Technician, Microbiology Department, Cottage Hospital Performed pre-op blood tests for individuals requiring surgery, ensuring they felt safe and comfortable during the procedure.
1973 - 1977
Ocean Lifeguard
First responder. Seasonal work at Long Island, New Jersey. 1973 - 1977
Swim and Water Safety Instructor
Did in conjunction with lifeguard job, taught students how to swim in the ocean. 1972 - 1974
Coast Guard Search and Rescue & Port Security
US Coast Guard Reserves during Vietnam War. On call for deployment. Trained in small boat operation pertinent to all rescue missions. Trained in port security. Volunteer Activities
• 1992 - Office Volunteer one day per week at Pacific Pride Foundation
• 2006 - 2008 Coordinated Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Association
• 1987 - 2000 Supervised fundraising efforts for AIDS Care Ventura Education
• BA in Creative Writing, Antioch University, July 2020
• MA in Humanities, Antioch University, July 2022
Certifications
• Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
• Reiki & Massage
• Mediation
• Phlebotomy
• Ocean Lifeguard
Professional References
Kathleen Bright, Director, All Saints by the Sea Church: 805-***-**** Padric Davis, Executive Director, All Saints Parish School: 805-***-**** Personal Reference
Jacob Tell: 805-***-****