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RECREATION LEADER
Summary

Versatile, adroit, and vibrant as an individual, but also an expeditious, skillful, and adaptable agent, with substantial work experience involving youth and diverse communities. Effective and efficient as a worker, with a background and understanding of leadership and responsibility. A degree in Sociology has conveyed myself a skill set of critical and independent thinking, exceptional writing and research, communication, and broad mindedness. Zealously enthusiastic to use my skills, experience, education, and individualism to help make substantial impacts/interactions with people and communities.

Skills
  • Training, coaching, and mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Superlative writing and communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Summarizing & clarifying information
  • Critical thinking
  • Research
  • Relationship development
  • Skill development
  • Team building
  • Supervision
  • Adolescent Development
  • Exceptional problem solver
Experience
Recreation Leader08/2017 to CurrentCounty Of Los Angeles Parks & Recreation Altadena, CA
  • Established long lasting relationships with both community members and students through effective communication, connection, and investment.
  • Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities.
  • Performed site evaluations and customer surveys.
  • Collected input from diverse individuals to adjust and improve programs and the facility.
  • Provided individuals and families with information and resources to connect with available programs.
  • Established, identified and assessed event/program goals and intended outcomes.
  • Actively advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement, support and involvement.
  • Trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.
  • Discerned participants for signs of physical, mental, and emotional distress and rendered necessary aid/assistance, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
  • Preserved facilities, grounds and equipment to ensure community safety and attract positive attention.
  • Adjusted/adapted planned activities to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels.
  • Sustained smooth and efficient transitions of patrons/children between arrival, activities, field trips, snacks and departures.
  • Attained facility targets, including revenue goals and member retention rates.
  • Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects.
  • Protected safety of every person enjoying recreational activities at Loma Alta Park by enforcing disciplined and consistent policies.
  • Alleviated issues which arose between students and community members by employing active listening and conflict resolution/mediation skills.
Summer Camp Counselor05/2016 to 08/2018YMCA Of West San Gabriel Valley Alhambra, CA
  • Earned reputation for good leadership, strong presence, and effective methods.
  • Designed counseling activities to help over 20 individuals/campers overcome insecurity issues and strengthenself confidence, individualism, and athletic skills.
  • Promoted a fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Guided, mentored, and counseled adolescents and built positive relationships to help achieve personal and spiritual goals.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with campers by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to conflicts, tension, or arguments.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Provided cognitive-based techniques to assist with behavioral challenges and crisis resolution.
  • Liaised with family members to discuss progress and develop ongoing plans for behavioral/personal goals.
  • Developed/adjusted events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Explained and enforced principles, techniques and safety requirements of different activities to participants to prevent injury.
  • Remained cognizant of camper dietary restrictions and allergies, confirming proper snacks and meals were distributed to each camper.
  • Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Responded/adapted to inclement weather ahead of time by improvising activities.
  • Attended weekly meetings to communicate with staff the campers' needs, progress and program benchmarks.
Shift Lead10/2013 to 08/2017Jamba JuiceAlhambra, CA
  • Supervised successful team of 3-5 team members every shift by conveying project information consistently, quickly resolving issues and delivering constructive feedback.
  • Allocated tasks to employees daily and monitored activity and task completion.
  • Kept detailed production reports of daily progress to identify areas for improvement and maximize productivity.
  • Coached and trained employees while delegating assignments, boosting efficiency and enhancing operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
  • Assisted with performance reviews to identify areas of improvement and devise proactive approaches.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
  • Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Inspected production equipment, troubleshot problems and completed minor repairs to maintain functionality.
  • Rotated through series of various different stations each shift based on team needs.
  • Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
  • Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Increased overall team efficiency and productivity.
  • Earned reputation as an expeditious worker, with strong/natural leadership capabilities.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology05/2019California State University - Long BeachLong Beach, CA
Associate of Arts: Sociology 06/2017East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA
Associate of Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences06/2017East Los Angeles CollegeMonterey Park, CA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • County Of Los Angeles Parks & Recreation
  • YMCA Of West San Gabriel Valley
  • Jamba Juice

School Attended

  • California State University - Long Beach
  • East Los Angeles College

Job Titles Held:

  • Recreation Leader
  • Summer Camp Counselor
  • Shift Lead

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Sociology 05/2019
    Associate of Arts : Sociology 06/2017
    Associate of Arts : Social And Behavioral Sciences 06/2017

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