Marissa Shemuel
Toronto
Summary
Organized, dependable and results driven individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and outcomes. Creative and detail oriented professional who cares about others, leads with passion, communicates effectively and creates a positive team culture.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
Big Words Little People
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced brand awareness by creating engaging and shareable social media content.
- Increased audience engagement through the development of tailored content for each platform.
- Developed an effective social media strategy, resulting in consistent growth in followers and engagement rates.
- Crafted compelling copy for various platforms to drive user interest and interaction.
- Utilized visual storytelling techniques, incorporating eye-catching images and videos into posts for higher engagement rates.
- Leveraged industry trends and news to create relevant and timely posts that increased audience interest.
- Scheduled regular postings using social media management tools, ensuring a steady stream of fresh content for followers'' consumption.
- Managed content across multiple platforms for widest audience reach.
- Leveraged various technologies and platforms including Canva, CapCut, Tik Tok and Instagram Reels
Program Director
Camp Walden Canada
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and planned daily specialized programming for 800 campers and staff
- Supervised program staff, managed and evaluated program execution and team performance
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with leadership's overall mission.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement and update leadership and participants on program details and milestones.
Camp Counselor
Camp Walden Canada
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Camp Director
Self-employeed
07.2020 - 08.2020
- During COVID - Created interesting and educational outdoor programming focused on improving fine arts skills, teaching swimming and a variety of other activities like biking, sport and nature discovery.
- Communicated with parents and staff regarding children or program issues.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
Lifeguard
City Of Vaughan
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Swim Instructor
City Of Vaughan
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught basic and advanced classes to students with varying aquatic skill leves aged from 2 to 60 years old.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Education
Master of Science - Anatomical Science
Queen's University
Kingston, ON12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON05.2024
High School Diploma -
Tannenbaum Community Hebrew Acadamy of Toronto
06.2020
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communicator
- Issue Identification and Resolution
- Strategic Planning and Problem Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Dean's Honor List - Queen's University - 2021, 2022 & 2023
Principal Admissions Scholarship - Queen's - 2020
Dean's Honor List - CHAT - 2018, 2019 & 2020
Volunteerism
Big Words, Little People - Kingston, ON - Speech & Language Clinic Volunteer - 2023 to Present
Tannenbaum CHAT - Toronto , ON - Senior Charity Event Coordinator - 2018 - 2020
Live to Give - Toronto, ON - Senior Board Member - 2017 -2018
Herbert Carnegie Public School - Richmond Hill, ON - Classroom Assistant - 2016 -2020
Imagine a Cure for Leukemia - Toronto, ON - Event Organizer - 2014 -2016
Certification
- AODA Certified
- TCPS2 Core Certified
- Emergency First Aid Instructor
- Emergency First Aid & CPR B
- Standard First Aid & CPR C
- National LifeGuard - Pool
- Swim & Life Saving Instructor
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Save a Child's Heart executive member, 2024 - present
Kinesiology orientation leader for Queen's University, 2021
Ice hockey player, 2016 - Present
High School Softball Player 2017 - 2020
High School Field Hockey Player 2017 - 2020
Rock Your Cause charity senior board member 2018 - 2020
Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
Big Words Little People
04.2024 - Current
Program Director
Camp Walden Canada
07.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Director
Self-employeed
07.2020 - 08.2020
Lifeguard
City Of Vaughan
09.2019 - 01.2020
Swim Instructor
City Of Vaughan
09.2019 - 01.2020
Camp Counselor
Camp Walden Canada
07.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Anatomical Science
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Queen’s University
High School Diploma -
Tannenbaum Community Hebrew Acadamy of Toronto
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