Chrystopher Propster

SUMMARY

I am prepared to be a contributing member of a successful and growing enterprise where I can demonstrate my knowledge of marketing, sales, analytics and technological expertise to the benefit of the organization’s mission.

 

EXPERIENCE 

Ocean Lifeguard (Recurrent) Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

September 2009 - Present

§         Logged over thirty water rescues as first on scene making command decisions to ensure safety and security

§         Twice selected to serve as liaison for the County teams during Lifeguarding National Competitions in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Huntington Beach, CA

 

Operations Coordinator - Auction.com                                                                                   August 2012 – June 2013

Irvine, CA 92618                                                                                                               

§         Performed complex marketing and sales analyses in the high end Real Estate market

§         Generated ad-hoc reporting requests in Excel for Directors of Marketing and Sales

§         Created an intranet data storage program to include tips and lessons for new employees to enhance onboarding

§         Worked extensively with Excel vLookup and Pivot Table functions to enhance analyses

 

Vice president, Publicity Officer & SCCSC Liaison UC Santa Barbara Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team, Santa Barbara, CA 93106

December 2010 – June 2012

Vice president

§         Drafted the Team budget and business plan resulting in moving a $5,000 deficit to $17,000 surplus during the 2010-2011 budget cycle

 

Publicity Officer

§         Identified, evaluated and engaged other campus organizations to create community event opportunities thereby allowing team members to meet community involvement guidelines

§         Graphic designer of team merchandise during the 2010-2012 seasons

 

Local Guide Education First, Santa Barbara, California 93106

September 2011 – March 2012

§         Mentored foreign exchange students during their initial visit to the United States

§         Escorted students to locations of interest in Southern California providing education, cultural insights and a preview of campus life at UC Santa Barbara

 

Education:	Bachelor of Arts in Economics University of California at Santa Barbara   South Torrance High School     Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division   Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Loyola University (2001) Pepperdine University (2002)
Certifications:	Advanced First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Affiliations:	Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association, UCSB Alumni Association, Southern California Collegiate Snowsports Conference

Interests:                       Surfing, Travel, Microsoft Excel, VBA, SQL, Entrepreneurship