Samantha Rodriguez
Los Angeles
Summary
Strong program development skills in organizing community activities and events for both youths and adults programs. Competent in leading and counseling teams to serve as many as 50 camp participants. Knowledgeable about managing facilities, activities and parent relations. Skilled in coordinating full schedules of activities and events to give participants lifelong memories and support important skill development. Trains staff in programs and emergency procedures. Builds lasting rapport with the participants, parents and community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Director
Los Angeles Recreation and Parks
06.2020 - Current
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling and payments.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Managed camp operations for 1 facility serving over 45 campers each day.
- Organized session wrap-up events to recognize campers' achievements.
- Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of 5 and 14.
- Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
- Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Opened and closed facilities and secured building at end of program by locking doors and turning off lights.
Recreation Assistant
Jackie Tatum Harvard Park
09.2014 - Current
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Performed clerical, accounting, and bookkeeping duties to process participation fees and reconcile cash receipts daily.
- Conducted rounds within facility and campus to facilitate safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participation numbers.
- Performed light custodial duties to provide clean and inviting facilities.
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CAAssociate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Bryman College
CA06-2007
Skills
- Camp schedule management
- Staff management
- Facility security
- Staff training
- Communication
- Public relations
- Program development
- Curriculum coordination
- Operations management
- Facility maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Team communication
- Activity planning
- Crisis management
- Program design
- Facility management
Timeline
Camp Director
Los Angeles Recreation and Parks
06.2020 - Current
Recreation Assistant
Jackie Tatum Harvard Park
09.2014 - Current
Social Work
California State University, Sacramento
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technician
Bryman College
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