Alexander Longo
Southington,Connecticut
Summary
Friendly counselor that has worked with many different age groups of kids and has several years of experience in child care as well as caring for children in a camp setting. Driven individual committed to implementing and leading fun and entertaining group activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Korp
Southington, CT
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Managed inventory of camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
SACC Assistant Coordinator
Southington YMCA
Southington, CT
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted in developing processes and procedures for efficient workflows.
- Drafted communications on behalf of the department manager or director.
- Developed strong interaction and communication skills as result of participating in staff meetings and collaborating with families and guardians regarding special events.
- Collaborated with supervisor to evaluate requirements, define plans, and lay out courses of action.
- Organized digital and physical employee records.
- Maintained schedules and allocated tasks to team members.
- Supervised process involved in signing in and signing out students.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CTSkills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Supervision
- Parental Communication
- Emergency Response
- Peer Mentoring
- Group activity implementation
- Enforcing Rules
- Positive Engagement
- Safety Guidelines
- Creative and Energetic
Timeline
SACC Assistant Coordinator
Southington YMCA
04.2023 - 10.2024
Camp Counselor
Camp Korp
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central Connecticut State University
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