Samuel Goethals

4967 Pierce St. C323 Allendale, MI 49401

Phone: 586-530-7559
E-mail: Goethals@mail.gvsu.edu

Objective
Seeking a career as an occupational therapist to improve health and overall quality of life for
many individuals.

Education
Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI
 Bachelors of Science
 Major: Exercise Science
 Emphasis: Health and Fitness
 Expected Graduation: December 2018

Work Experience
Mover (May 2017 - Current)
Pathway Senior Movers (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
 Collaborate with various assisted living home staff and directors
 Use teamwork and communication to effectively complete tasks with other workers
 Working with and relieving the burden from senior clients and their families by
communicating with and taking care of the entire move into their new assisted living home

Swim Lesson Instructor/Lifeguard (May 2014 –August 2014)

Fraser Parks and Recreation (Fraser, Michigan)
 Taught kids ranging from ages 4-13 to improve old skills and develop new swimming
techniques
 Assessed base skill level and progress

Head-Lifeguard (June 2014 – August 2016)

Somerset Swim Club (Fraser, Michigan)
 Created lifeguard work schedule
 Coordinated staff meetings
 Managed lifeguard staff including hiring and disciplinary actions
 Constructed and Adjusted pool rules
 Handled new memberships
 Lifeguard (May 2012 – June 2014)
Somerset Swim Club (Fraser, Michigan)
 Supervised and Interacted with members of all ages
 Surveyed the pool and deck to ensure safety
 Enforced and Informed reason for rules

Certifications
American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies First Aid (December 2017)
American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (December 2017)
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (June 2016)

References

Lisa Kuhn
Owner – Pathway Senior movers
Cell – (734) 250-4470

Lori Aleo
President – Somerset Swim Club (2014-2017)
Waterford / Success Maker Teacher
Cell – (586) 524-5169

Brent Brasure
Career & Technical Education Director – Fraser Public Schools
Cell – (586) 439-7206