Aodhan Kawakyu O'Connor
Pittsford,NY
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with coworkers and work executives. Dedicated and passionate university sophomore with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and commitment to community. I am seeking experience in a position where I can promote growth and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Camp Program Specialist
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Greater Rochester Day Camp (Camp Arrowhead)
- Was offered and took position after first year of YMCA work, took on more responsibility in the camp environment
- Individually oversaw and taught Arts and Crafts for popular Pre-K through 12th Grade Greater Rochester Day Camp (Camp Arrowhead)
- Planned crafts for 10 weeks of summer camp, led instruction to each and every camper to engage in creative processes in A&C (would teach 500 campers a week)
- 10 weeks, 5 days a week, 40-hour work weeks
- Greater Rochester Day Camp (Camp Arrowhead)
The Right to Immigration Institute
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Nonprofit organized by Professor Douglas Smith for undergraduates to help attorneys and accredited representatives
- Did asylum/immigration work for asylum seekers in Waltham, Massachusetts
- Helped create Table of Contents and other analytical documents for immigrants and asylum workers seeking citizenship/asylum
- Worked with and encouraged like-minded individuals (other undergraduates) who also took on mental burden from distressing and emotional work
- Nonprofit organized by Professor Douglas Smith for undergraduates to help attorneys and accredited representatives
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Camp Arrowhead (popular Greater Rochester summer camp)
- Oversaw 10 weeks as a first-year counselor at Camp Arrowhead (popular Greater Rochester summer camp)
- Responsiably cared for and inspired a diverse mix of elementary and middle school students in an outdoor environment
- Took mandatory classes to be trained to handle situations in a youth-camp environment (youth safety, fire codes, emergency situational planning)
- Effectively communicated and connected with other staff, parents, and campers, learning social skills and taking on youth responsibilities under the trust of parents and guardians
- Improved patience and social dynamic skills, such as conflict resolution and group engagement
- 10 weeks, 5 days a week, 40-hour work weeks
- Camp Arrowhead (popular Greater Rochester summer camp)
Education
Brandeis University - Health: Science, Society, and Policy
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts05.2027
High School -
Pittsford Sutherland High School
Pittsford, New York06.2023
High School -
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Vershire, Vermont12.2021
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strong Communication and Public Speaking
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Skill development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance assessments
- Skill building
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Athletics
- Midtown Tennis
- Pittsford Crew Varsity Rowing
- Brandeis Intramural Tennis
- Brandeis Intramural Basketball
Extracurriculars
- Society of Asian Students and Engineers - Brandeis Chapter
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
- Brandeis Lacrosse Club
- Brandeis Student Association for The Right to Immigration Institute - (BSA for TRII)
- Sigma Alpha Mu - Gamma Chi Chapter
- Students for Environmental Action - (SEA)
- Brandeis Mountain Club - BMC
- Brandeis Asian American Students Association - (BAASA)
Leadership Experience
- Captain, Pittsford Crew Varsity Rowing, 09/01/23, 05/01/24, Lead and organize Pittsford Crew men's team during regattas and events, Help with team morale, keep competitive environment positive and inclusive for new members and varsity rowers, Maintain healthy relationship between parents, coaches, and rowers
- Member, The Mountain School Alumni Committee, 01/01/22, 08/01/24, Youngest member of a few select alumni on the TMS Alumni Committee, Meet on zoom monthly and in person twice a year to discuss, Worked as a bridge between older and newer TMS alum, expressing issues or concerns about the school that could use amending, Served a two-year term, implementing DEI guidelines to ensure inclusion at the Mountain School for future students
Timeline
Day Camp Program Specialist
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
The Right to Immigration Institute
01.2024 - 05.2024
Day Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School -
The Mountain School of Milton Academy
Brandeis University - Health: Science, Society, and Policy
Brandeis University
High School -
Pittsford Sutherland High School