Finn Zilles
Dublin
Summary
Innovative leader specializing in community engagement and organizational success. Develops strategic initiatives that meet public needs and improve community welfare. Cultivates partnerships and drives impactful projects through collaboration. Expertise in qualitative research, effective communication, and data organization, with a proven ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Member
Isla Vista Parks and Recreation
Isla Vista, California
12.2024 - Current
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Assisted in the development and management of organizational budgets totaling $2 million.
- Evaluated public concerns and assisted in finding resolutions.
- Collaborated with other board members and leading staff members to develop projects and programs aimed at improving community.
Ocean Lifeguard
California State Parks
Ventura, California
03.2022 - 09.2025
- Performed lifesaving rescues and provided first aid to individuals in distress.
- Educated swimmers on safety regulations and upheld rules to ensure safety for all.
- Monitored swimming activities to identify signs of distress and unsafe behaviours.
- Coordinated daily operations and emergency responses for twenty lifeguards across six beaches as sole dispatcher.
Production Assistant
Radical Media
Los Angeles, California
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Facilitated communication among production departments to ensure deadlines are met.
- Managed inventory of production supplies to minimise waste and enhance resource allocation.
- Provided support to production team during live broadcasts and recordings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2027
Exchange Semester (01/2026 - 05/2026)
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, IrelandExchange Semester (03/2025 - 06/2025)
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaSkills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Database management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Information summarization
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in Ireland under U.S. Working Holiday Visa (valid until 01/2027)
Timeline
Production Assistant
Radical Media
01.2025 - 02.2025
Board Member
Isla Vista Parks and Recreation
12.2024 - Current
Ocean Lifeguard
California State Parks
03.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Exchange Semester (01/2026 - 05/2026)
Trinity College Dublin
Exchange Semester (03/2025 - 06/2025)
University of Melbourne