Adam Stillerman
Charlotte,NC
Summary
At the YMCA, I spearheaded teen camp operations and cultivated a team of15 counselors, enhancing camp safety and efficiency. Known for creative problem-solving and robust team leadership, I significantly improved camp service quality and participant satisfaction. My energetic approach and strategic planning skills have consistently elevated camp experiences and fostered positive engagement among campers and staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YMCA Sports Staff
YMCA
12.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
05.2022 - Current
- Communicated with parents and answered questions regarding camp policies and activities
- Educated campers on importance of team work
- Coached sports teams including volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball
- Assisted with maintenance and improvement of camp property
- Wrote attendance and incident reports and submitted records to supervisors for review
TEEN CAMP DIRECTOR
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Stored and retrieved equipment, such as vehicles, radios and ride components
- Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance and services rendered
- Participated in professional development workshops related to managing summer camps or outdoor education programs
- Organized and managed staff of15 counselors to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations
- Analyzed data collected from previous years’ campsites in order to make decisions about future locations
- Established effective communication channels between staff members to promote team collaboration
- Maintained a positive atmosphere in all areas of the camp while ensuring that rules were followed
- Provided guidance to counselors regarding appropriate behavior management techniques for youth participants
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2026
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - TEACHER PREPARATION
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Skills
- Creative and Energetic
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Positive Engagement
- Creative Mindset
- Group supervision and management
- Problem-solving
- Task delegation
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First-Aid Certification
- Certified Pool Operator
Timeline
TEEN CAMP DIRECTOR
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
YMCA Sports Staff
YMCA
12.2023 - Current
CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA
05.2022 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Appalachian State University
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - TEACHER PREPARATION
Central Piedmont Community College