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Skills

  • Budgets
  • Project organization
  • Meal planning for dietary needs
  • Budget management ($11+)
  • Facilities management
  • Junior staff mentorship
  • Activity planning
  • Business operations
  • Team management
  • Behavioral progress tracking

Work Experiences

  • Was in charge of ordering and maintaining all recreational equipment.
  • Created fun and innovative customized training programs based on my clients' fitness goals.
  • Assisted office staff by answering phones, emails, photocopying, and faxing during busy periods.
  • Collaborated with educators and health professionals.
  • Conducted interviews and conducted surveys with 9 residents to learn about their interests and talents.
  • Contributed to a year-over-year attendance boost of 73%.
  • Collaborated with 2 healthcare professionals to assess residents' needs, progress, and well-being.
  • Collaborated with educators and health professionals to create an after-school program that improved at-risk youth’s academic outcomes by 52%.
  • Boosted daily attendance rates by 35%.
  • Collaborated with program directors.

Summaries

  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • High-energy Recreational Leader who excels at creating exciting calendar events while balancing budgetary constraints and community needs.
  • Boosted engagement levels by 79%.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Adaptable team leader.
  • Prepared to apply my experience and skills to a position with a progressive organization that will allow me to grow.
  • Develops recreational schedules and calendars, as well as plans and provides recreational services.
  • Achieved results through strategic partnerships.
  • Individual who is calm and patient and has excellent behavior management skills.
  • Achieved a 68% year-over-year decrease in reported injuries.

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved framework which led to program.
  • Managed a weekly newsletter to parents, enhancing communication and trust while increasing early camp re-enrollment by 69%.
  • Established a comprehensive review system for camper feedback that allowed for continual improvement in camp services, boosting program success by 21%.
  • Implemented a new mentorship framework pairing experienced campers with first-timers, increasing camper retention by 54% during the program.
  • Maintained detailed records of camper progress in all activities, leading to streamlined reporting and more personalized camper development plans.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Partnered with local health professionals to implement injury recovery support programs, ensuring 67% camper satisfaction in post-injury care.
  • Achieved 37% compliance rate with camp safety protocols, overseeing the management and execution of emergency procedures.
  • Exceeded performance targets by creating new physical activity initiatives, raising camper fitness levels by 48% over the course of 3 weeks.
  • Formulated a fundraising strategy that raised $3 for new supplies and program improvements, exceeding the targeted goal by 79%.

Affiliations

  • American Camp Association (ACA)
  • American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP)
  • YMCA National Staff Alumni Association
  • Association of Physical Education (afPE)
  • Association for Applied Psychology and Experiential Education
  • Rotary International
  • Positive Coaching Alliance
  • Society of Camp Directors

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Certification - 2018 - Beacon Labs
  • Emergency Response Leadership Certification for Camp Staff - 2015
  • Safe Environment Training for Youth Workers - 2022 - Northwind
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certification - 2015
  • American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation Standards Workshop - 2018
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Child Nutrition Certification - Special Programs Focus - 2024 - Summit Group
  • ServSafe
  • Child Protection and Safety Policy Certification - 2016

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