Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
References
Volunteer Experience
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Matan Zamir

Vaughan,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and tech-savvy professional with extensive experience in group supervision and activity planning at Canada's Wonderland. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance guest experiences through exceptional customer service. Bilingual in French, I excel in creating engaging programs that cater to diverse needs, ensuring safety and satisfaction for all participants.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Camp Counselor

City of Vaughan
Vaughan, Canada
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervised and ensured the safety and well-being of campers during daily activities, including sports, swimming, lunch, sign-in, etc.
  • Led sports activities from a lesson plan, and made any necessary modifications to make them more interesting and engaging to meet all campers' needs.
  • Occasionally worked extra hours, providing supervision and structured activities before and after camp.
  • Checked parents' identification at camp sign-out to ensure authorized child pickup.
  • Picked up shifts at local community centers, setting up, cleaning up, and running youth and senior public drop-in programs.

Admissions Associate

Canada's Wonderland
Toronto, Canada
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Granted entry to guests by scanning their tickets upon arrival and directing them to guest services if their passes were having issues.
  • Sold tickets to guests who did not purchase them online in advance.
  • Answered general questions about the park and addressed customer concerns (i.e., where to find certain things, special events happening, tickets not happening, etc.).
  • Worked in the Guest Services Department (at the age of 16, when the age requirement was 18), answering phone calls regarding general questions, criticisms, issues with passes, etc.
  • Was selected to lead a team of 5 to 8 volunteers at a time in a charity sales event, generating over $39,000.

Junior Counselor

Toronto Athletic Camps
Tononto, Canada
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Create unique lesson plans weekly in order to keep new and returning campers entertained
  • Led the activities included in the lesson plans as well as changing/replacing activities if the campers did not show interest
  • Working extra hours for before/after care to supervise campers who could not be picked up at closing time Led campers to a cafeteria and served them food while accommodating for individual allergies and dietary restrictions

Camp Counselor in Training

Active Kids Zone
Toronto, Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Led activities for the campers and helped select programs that would interest them and meet their needs Sanitized equipment and supplies after activities and meal-times, as well as routine cleanup to comply with COVID-19 protocols
  • Supervised campers while taking them to the washroom, during breaks, and during activities
  • Engaged in one-to-one activities and supervision with individuals who were not interested in, or whose needs were not met, by the day's program plan

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
04-2028

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
Vaughan, Ontario
06.2024

Elementary School Graduate -

Louis Honore Frechette Elementary School
Vaughan, Ontario
06.2020

Skills

  • French-speaking
  • Tech savvy
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Activity planning
  • Group supervision and management
  • Customer service

Certification

  • 07/01/22, Basic First-Aid (Red Cross)
  • 07/01/24, High-Five (City of Vaughan)

Accomplishments

  • 06/01/24, High School French Immersion Certificate
  • 06/01/24, High School Honour Rolls
  • 10/01/25, Laurier Live Case Competition Semi-Finalist

Extracurricular Activities

Competitive Hockey, 08/01/12, 06/30/24, Played for House League, Select Thornhill Rebels, A Markham Islanders teams, and Select North York Knights., Learned the value of teamwork and communication., Developed an understanding for the value of discipline, hard work, and perseverance.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Creating short fan made music videos on Davinci Resolve using footage from TV shows.
  • Resistance, strength and endurance training.
  • Creating music using digital applications.

References

Available Upon Request

Volunteer Experience

  • Bluesea Foundation, 12/01/20, 2, Coldest Night of The Year, Vaughan, Ontario, Raised funds for charity and participated in a walk for the event.
  • Kayla's Children's Center, 07/01/21, 4, Barbecue Event Volunteer, Thornhill, Ontario, Served food and drinks at a community BBQ., Replenished supplies to ensure the event ran smoothly.
  • The Hospital for Sick Children, 04/01/22, 4, Exercise Study, Toronto, Ontario, Participated in a study to improve understanding of Pediatric Post-Thrombotic Syndrome., Performed seated bike exercises while undergoing physiological measurements.
  • Global Medic, 12/01/22, 3, Group Volunteer Work, Etobicoke, Ontario, Packaged hygiene products for various countries.
  • Veh'Ahavta, 07/01/23, 6, Food Delivery for the Homeless, Toronto, Ontario, Delivered food to unhoused people around Toronto.
  • Global Medic, 02/01/24, 3, Group Volunteer Work, Vaughan, Ontario, Packaged reusable water filters for various countries.

Timeline

Camp Counselor

City of Vaughan
06.2024 - Current

Admissions Associate

Canada's Wonderland
12.2022 - 01.2023

Junior Counselor

Toronto Athletic Camps
07.2022 - 09.2022

Camp Counselor in Training

Active Kids Zone
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Wilfrid Laurier University

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School

Elementary School Graduate -

Louis Honore Frechette Elementary School

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