James Wanyoike

James Wanyoike

LIfeguard and recreation attendant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at Hilton Hotels & Resorts

  • Education

    • University of Nairobi

      2003 - 2007
      Diploma Diploma in youth Development
  • Experience

    • Atlantis Resorts

      Sept 2008 - Aug 2010
      LIfeguard and recreation attendant

      Ensuring the safety of guest in the Water Park, Ride operation and guest satisfaction. Provide first aid/CPR if required. Assisting with guest activities and recreation programs. Explaining park rules and procedures to the guest. Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

    • Atlantis Resorts(Aquaventure waterpark)

      Jul 2010 - now
      Aquaventure lifeguard supervisor and Aquatic Instructor

      As the face of the company and being the key interface between the guest and Hotel, I played a big role in offering customer care, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth operation on the water park, pools and beaches by Running of assigned section• Supervision of lifeguards and planning breaks• Handling guest issues and complains• Assigning team members daily duties• Assisting with lifeguards training and counseling • Auditing Lifeguards performance

    • Atlantis Resorts

      Jan 2013 - now
      Assistant Manager

      Worked in conjunction with Aquaventure waterpark management to successful produce sales of million dollars through liaising with other departments to ensure an effective customer service operation. Was head of training of all on line staff and ensure that they met the brand promise and also developed their growth skills. Interviewing, completing performance based schedule and managing labour. Maintained the safety standards of the facility for both guest and colleagues through proper Inspections, first aid training and responding to any emergency in the water park, beach and pool areas. Supervision of team leaders of assigned duties, planning breaks, auditing and also preparing the weekly schedule. Handling Shift admin by responding to guest emails, ensuring guest satisfaction, responding to guest complains and ensuring a quick recovery service procedure. Worked with the resort maintenance team and project manager to develop maintenance schedule for attractions, slides and rides and procedure for project based event. Planning of new Recreation activities at pools and beaches and was part of the team that facilitated the expansion of the park through creating safety rules and meeting the government required laws In line with Dubai municipality.I generated new business through effective communication of the company services. Show less

    • Hilton Hotels & Resorts

      Nov 2019 - now
      Operations Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aquatic and lifegaurd Instructor

      Ellis and Associates, Inc.
      Mar 2012
    • Kerzner International train the trainer programme

      Atlantis Resorts
      May 2017
    • Enviromental management systems internal Auditor Training course updated with ISO 14001:2004

      Atlantis Resorts
      Jun 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Youth Development Specialist

      Issued by YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) on Dec 2003
      YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA)Associated with James Wanyoike