Miny'ion Barnes
Los Angeles
Summary
Energetic Recreational Programmer with 3 years of experience assisting leadership in organizing overall program responsibilities for extra-curricular Wellness programs and events on campus. Maintained effective working relationships with participants, staff and community members. Demonstrated objectivity, positive attitude and high energy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Manager (Fitness and Movement)
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Handled routine issues independently and coordinated solutions to complex operational and student problems.
- Trained staff in department procedures and requirements to build cohesive and successful team.
- Coordinated schedules for program events and services to maintain desired coverage and performance levels.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained professional working relationships with individuals from various outside organizations to support targeted event planning and execution.
- Assisted in planning, logistics and execution of Movement Challenges and GroupX Courses increasing student engagement.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Peer Wellness Advocate Manager - Recreation
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage and mentor a team of Peer Wellness Advocates (PWAs), ensuring they are effectively carrying out their responsibilities.
- Collaborated with campus organizations and student groups to reach a broader audience and promote recreation initiatives.
- Conducted workshops, seminars, and informational sessions on incorporating recreation and movement into the health and wellness of college students.
BSU Secretary of State
Mount Saint Mary's University (BSU)
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Tracking attendance for all meetings.
- Connecting with other student led clubs on campus for events.
- Creating and executing monthly events aligned with our purpose.
- Head of communication between organizations on and off campus for collaborations.
- Arranged meeting agendas, distributed details and documented meeting activities.
- Informed club members about upcoming events or meetings through email blasts and letters.
Peer Wellness Advocate Lead (ESPORTS)
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planning social gaming events within the "Athenian Arcade"
- Worked close with other departments on campus to coordinate events
- Handled technology within the Arcade
- Assisted Esports teams with space reservations
- Assisted in ESport application with "VOICE"
- Oversaw ESport trainings and games.
- Oversaw communal technology in the Athenian Arcade
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Packing and shipping items to customers.
- Greeting customers.
- Finding items around the store and online for customers.
- Assisting customers when help is needed.
Fitness Attendant
Mount Saint Mary's University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Sign in Fitness Center Users
- Clean workout space
- Help with school-wide events hosted by the Wellness Center.
Restaurant Team Member
Shake Shack
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Cleaned counters and common areas to minimize the spread of germs.
- Refreshed inventory supplies for drink and napkin stations.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors and tidying up server stations.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles05-2026
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2022
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Document creation
- Digital recording
- Continuous professionalism
- Special event planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Group coordination
- Wellness program development
- Fitness program planning
- Proficient in Teams, Outlook, and Excel
- Proficient in Fusion Innosoft
Affiliations
- NIRSA
- NAACP
Certification
- Fusion Foundations: Programs, Fusion Innosoft - September 2025
- Fusion Play Training, Fusion Innosoft - September 2025
Timeline
Recreation Manager (Fitness and Movement)
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
08.2025 - Current
Peer Wellness Advocate Manager - Recreation
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
08.2024 - 05.2025
Peer Wellness Advocate Lead (ESPORTS)
Sports, Recreation and Wellness at MSMU
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters
12.2022 - 08.2023
BSU Secretary of State
Mount Saint Mary's University (BSU)
11.2022 - 05.2025
Fitness Attendant
Mount Saint Mary's University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Restaurant Team Member
Shake Shack
10.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamilton High School
Interests
Lacrosse, Playing Valorant, Journaling, Hanging out with friends