Benjamin Turac
Montreal,QC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at CEGEP Gérald-Godin and Ski Mont Blanc, excelling in activity planning and compassionate communication. Expert in fostering teamwork, resolving issues efficiently, and enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in CPR, demonstrating a commitment to safety and health. Achieved notable client retention through exceptional service and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Day Camp Counselor
CEGEP Gérald-Godin
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in camper drop-off and pick-up procedures, ensuring a smooth transition between home life and camp each day.
- Promoted team-building and cooperation among campers through engaging group projects and challenges.
- Fostered a positive camp environment by cultivating strong relationships with campers, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Cultivated trust among parents by providing regular updates about their child''s progress through verbal reports or written notes.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between activities.
- Provided support to campers with special needs or accommodations, allowing for an inclusive atmosphere at all times.
- Acted as a positive role model for campers, demonstrating good sportsmanship, respectful behavior, and enthusiasm for all activities.
- Managed conflicts between campers effectively, promoting resolution through healthy communication strategies.
- Organized special events like talent shows or theme days, creating memorable moments shared among the entire day camp community.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
Certified Ski Instructor
Ski Mont Blanc
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Facilitated group sessions focused on team-building exercises, enhancing communication skills among participants.
- Enhanced safety awareness among ski students with regular emphasis on best practices during lessons.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients, leading to repeat bookings and referrals to friends and family members.
- Actively communicated with parents or guardians regarding student progress throughout their program enrollment period.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to refine teaching methods, improving the overall quality of instruction.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Adapted instruction styles based on individual learning preferences, resulting in higher student satisfaction rates.
- Mentored new instructors, helping them adapt to the resort environment and improve their teaching skills.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for each skill level, ensuring progress and achievement for all skiers.
- Addressed and resolved client concerns in a timely manner, maintaining strong relationships with clientele and fostering a positive reputation for the ski resort.
Education
DEC - Honours Sciences
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC06.2025
High School Diploma -
Collège Sainte-Anne De Lachine
Montréal, QC06.2023
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Professionalism
- Event Coordination
- CPR Certified
- Problem-solving abilities
- Role Modeling
- Compassionate communication
- Issue identification and resolution
- Time Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Received the "Counselor of the Summer" award out of 60 other counselors, after only my second year.
- Published an article in Québec Science about revolutionary MRI technology.
- Received the Leadership Award for my implications as co-president of the MEDLIFE chapter of John Abbott College.
- Received the Service and Leadership award of John Abbott for my dedication to the Pour Un Montréal Scientifique program, in which I taught a science class at Beacon Hill Elementary school over the span of 2 semesters.
- Achieved second place in the Annual McGill Physics Hackathon with a simulation of Mars' rotation around Earth, built from scratch.
- Achieved third place within John Abbott in the Science On Tourne! physics competition.
- Achieved third place out dozens of teams in the Youreka Program Challenge, involving data analysis and scientific journal writing.
Certification
- First-aid training, Pointe-Claire Aquatic Center - 2020 - 2022
- Day-camp counselor training, CEGEP Gérald-Godin - 2020
- Ski instructor training, Mont-Blanc - 2019
Social Involvement
- Volunteering at a CHSLD, CHSLD Vigi - 2019
- Internship at the Neo-Natal sector of the Jewish General Hospital - 2023
- Co-president of the John Abbott MEDLIFE Chapter - 2023 - 2025
- Executive for the John Abbott Swab The World Chapter - 2024 - 2025
Timeline
Summer Day Camp Counselor
CEGEP Gérald-Godin
05.2021 - Current
Certified Ski Instructor
Ski Mont Blanc
12.2019 - 03.2022
DEC - Honours Sciences
John Abbott College
High School Diploma -
Collège Sainte-Anne De Lachine
- First-aid training, Pointe-Claire Aquatic Center - 2020 - 2022
- Day-camp counselor training, CEGEP Gérald-Godin - 2020
- Ski instructor training, Mont-Blanc - 2019
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