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Geneseo, Illinois

Amboy Il

Facilitated social activities for campers ages 3 to 80 at a family-oriented, for-profit camping resort. Coordinated with vendors, retail staff and entertainment, as well as became an ordained officiant, to facilitate a public, group vow renewal ceremony for twenty five couples on the grounds.Oversaw and ran 80 hours per week of planned activities, including games, dances and planned special events.Served as lead at all scheduled activities, focusing on safety and positive camper… Show more Facilitated social activities for campers ages 3 to 80 at a family-oriented, for-profit camping resort. Coordinated with vendors, retail staff and entertainment, as well as became an ordained officiant, to facilitate a public, group vow renewal ceremony for twenty five couples on the grounds.Oversaw and ran 80 hours per week of planned activities, including games, dances and planned special events.Served as lead at all scheduled activities, focusing on safety and positive camper feedback.Managed 30 themed weekends annually, including decorations, entertainment, games and special events. Improved communication between staff and guests by creating a weekly newsletter with information of special events, activities and park news, which increased activity participation by 10 percent. Show less

Facilitated and planned therapeutic activities focused on small motor skills, as well as memory and other cognitive functions for adults aged from 55-100.Partnered with an outside organization to coordinate holiday activities and gifts for 33 clients.Managed and tracked departmental expenses as well as made purchasing decisions for the activities department.Booked monthly live musical entertainment based on client feedback.Worked with the interdisciplinary team to plan and… Show more Facilitated and planned therapeutic activities focused on small motor skills, as well as memory and other cognitive functions for adults aged from 55-100.Partnered with an outside organization to coordinate holiday activities and gifts for 33 clients.Managed and tracked departmental expenses as well as made purchasing decisions for the activities department.Booked monthly live musical entertainment based on client feedback.Worked with the interdisciplinary team to plan and adjust client’s treatment plan based on individual needs. Monitor and assessed individual progress on a daily and monthly basis to foster socilizialian among clients. Show less

Prairie Du Chien

Planned weekly summer camp activities for people with various developmental and physical disabilities. Client populations ranged from 75 to 180 and ages 3 to 100. Created and maintained scheduled travel events while providing care for 10 special needs campers while off of the campgrounds. Kept receipts and records as well managed the travel budget. Was secure, responsible and transparent with campers’ money by maintaining receipts to track campers’ spending.

Ottawa Il

Managed seven staff members, activities and programming created by the home office, to help 20 girls weekly meet merit badge requirements.Provided instructions on basic horsemanship, including safety, care and feeding.Used the scaffolding approach to help teen and tween girls overcome fear and adversity and build confidence to achieve their goals. Collaborated with campers to create engaging activities tailored to individual curiosities and needs. Identified problems early and… Show more Managed seven staff members, activities and programming created by the home office, to help 20 girls weekly meet merit badge requirements.Provided instructions on basic horsemanship, including safety, care and feeding.Used the scaffolding approach to help teen and tween girls overcome fear and adversity and build confidence to achieve their goals. Collaborated with campers to create engaging activities tailored to individual curiosities and needs. Identified problems early and used de-escalation tactics to mediate conflict and preserve a supportive and peaceful environment. Coordinated daily schedules to ensure all employees had adequate breaks while campers’ activities continued without interruption.Traveled with campers by communicating with the directors on departure and arrival times, monitoring health issues and performing first aid when needed.Volunteer Experience Show less