Finn Robertson
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in working with children and teens in summer camp and school settings. Skills in improvisational comedy, quick decision-making, manual setup/takedown, and physical tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
City of Santa Rosa's Recreation and Parks
06.2022 - Current
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and safety.
Building Monitor
Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Opened and prepared facility for use and closed and secured building after activity completion to maximize security.
- Responded to inquiries, resolved problems and provided policy, procedure and program information to support building activities.
- Meet with renters to inspect and document condition of facility before and after use.
- Cleaned floors, surfaces, and equipment for rental use.
- Set up rooms according to planned layouts.
- Attended to renters' needs and ensured any questions or requirements were met.
Student Music Assistant
Rincon Valley Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught elementary school students the basics of music (specifically brass instruments)
- Helped middle school jazz students with the basics of improvisation, range, articulation, and theory
- Led sectionals
- Provided constructive feedback
- Prepared students for performances
- Helped teacher organize equipment and materials
- Led class rehearsals
- Worked as a team to build bandroom equipment (cello and bass rack)
Camp Counselor in Training
City of Santa Rosa's Recreation and Parks
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted camp counselors in leading activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, archery, and outdoor games.
- Helped ensure that all campers were safe at all times during their stay at the camp.
- Organized recreational equipment for various activities and monitored its use.
- Encouraged children to participate in team building activities and facilitated group discussions.
- Supervised groups of children during field trips and ensured they followed the rules of the trip.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow staff members to create an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Maria Carrillo High School
Santa Rosa, CA06.2023
Skills
- Group Activity Planning/Implementation
- Child Supervision
- Group Leadership
- Positive Engagement with Children
- Communicating feedback
- Report writing
- Knowledge of Safety Procedures and Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Creative Mindset
- First Aid
- Parent and Guardian Feedback and Communication
- Musical skills
- Seal of Biliteracy in French
- Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Response
- Parental Communication
- Nature education
- Arts and crafts
Timeline
Building Monitor
Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Music Assistant
Rincon Valley Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
City of Santa Rosa's Recreation and Parks
06.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor in Training
City of Santa Rosa's Recreation and Parks
06.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Maria Carrillo High School
Associate of Arts - Communications
Santa Rosa Junior College
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