CAREER OBJECTIVE
Camp Counselor with 4+ years of experience directing lively, interactive, and educational summer camps for youth ages 5-15. Recognized for ability to plan and execute camp programs with the perfect blend of developmental activities, physical exercise, and entertainment. Looking to use my energetic leadership style, extensive experience running summer camps and First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding certification, and Wilderness First Responder Training to lead stimulating camps for your establishment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAMP SUNSHINE, Portland, OR
Senior Camp Counselor, June 2016 – Present
- Leading overnight excursions for 10+ children covering a range of activities such as hiking, outdoor cooking, swimming and canoeing
- Implementing a three-step conflict resolution protocol for children displaying unruly behavior resulting in a 15% decrease in conflicts
- Increasing advance enrollment to Camp Sunshine’s summer program by 20% through the organization of an open house for interested parents and children
- Providing training for camp counselors to ensure health and safety standards were upheld
- Increasing physical activity time by 25% through the addition of daily outdoor nature discovery walks
SOUTHBANK WILDERNESS CAMP, Eugene, OR
Camp Counselor, May 2014 – May 2016
- Planned daily camp activities ranging from arts and crafts to sports, wilderness education, and interactive games for 40 children ages 6-12
- Maintained an energetic, wholehearted, and professional demeanor when interacting with children, parents, and other staff members
- Reduced instances of in-camp injury by 35% through the delivery of a safety awareness program to children on their first day at Southbank Wilderness Camp
- Provided a weekly progress report to parents highlighting achievements and/or behavioral issues
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR
Bachelor of Education, September 2015- Present
- GPA 3.6/4
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Training and Wilderness First Responder Training
- Highly organized and able to assist children in maintain cleanly personal and shared environments
- Comfortable and confident working in individual and team environments
- Extensive knowledge of plant and wildlife in the state of Oregon gained through extracurricular outdoor activities
- Bilingual in English and Spanish