Kristen Rumsey

Hardworking student with two summers of experience working in a day camp, and additionally, years of experience volunteering with children of different ages. Skilled at motivating children and helping each to embrace camp environment. Driven individual committed to implementing and leading fun, educational and entertaining group activities. Caring supervisor of stressed and scared campers.

• Day Camp Supervisor (2023)

Temporary role overseeing co-workers and guiding them through the first three weeks of camp. 

• Day Camp Leader (2022-2023)

Summer day camp staff at Sackville Sports Stadium. Caring for children ages 5-12 and carrying out activities.

• The Leap Boutique (2022)

Managing payments, taking phone calls, filling customer orders, and helping customers find dancewear or accessories tailored to their needs

• Dance Teachers Assistant, Fusion Dance Studio (2015-2021)

Worked with children age 2-9. Aided head dance instructor in teaching choreography and caring for children. Executed fun activities that helped children improve their technique and encouraged them to continue dancing. Volunteered at recitals providing oversight, helping with quick changes, and ensuring children were comfortable and cared for.

• Camp Counselor, Burry Heights (2019)

Worked with children age 9-13. Planned and executed engaging activities for the children. Implemented 24 hour care and supervision. Ensured camp facilities and equipment were safe and clean through regular maintenance. Worked collaboratively with other counselors to give children the best summer possible.

• Gender Based Analysis (GBA) Toolkit Training (2023)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training (2023)
• High Five Training (2022)
• Inclusion Training, Halifax REC (2022)
• Day Camp Leader Training, Halifax REC (2022)
• WHMIS, Holy Trinity High School (2021)
• Counselor Training, Burry Heights (2021)
• Counselor Training (CIT), Burry Heights (2019)
• Advanced Leadership Training (ALT), Burry Heights (2019)
• Diploma of French language studies (B1), DELF (2021)

• President, Memorial University Linguistics Society (2024-)
• Member At Large, Memorial University Linguistics Society (2023-2024)
• Dancer, Fusion Dance Studio (2007 - 2022)
• Competitive Dancer, Fusion Dance Studio (2017- 2022)
• Dance Captain, Fusion Dance Studio (2017-2019)
• Girl Guide, Girl Guides of Canada (2008-2019)

• Winner of the WorkplaceNL radio ad contest (2021)
• Dance scholarship, Lightening Elite (2019)
• Leadership award and scholarship, The Pulse (2017)
• Canada Cord, Girl Guides of Canada (2019)

Hayley Petten - Dance instructor

Email: hayleypetten23@gmail.com

Phone: (709) 743-7797

Rene Wooldridge - Girl Guide leader

Email: rene.wooldridge@huskyenergy.com

Phone: (709) 697-5713