Armani Ponder-Keith
Akron
Summary
Knowledgeable Hostess with solid foundation in youth leadership and activity planning. Successfully facilitated group activities and ensured the safety and well-being of campers. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor Volunteer
YEPAW
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with campers, providing guidance and support to foster personal growth and selfconfidence.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration among campers through group projects and team-building exercises.
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
Camp Counselor
Prescott Park Arts Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
Education
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Ohio Northern University
Ada Ohio 05-2025
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Role modeling
- Supervisory skills
- Activity planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
Timeline
Camp Counselor Volunteer
YEPAW
07.2024 - 07.2024
Camp Counselor
Prescott Park Arts Festival
06.2023 - 08.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelors Of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Ohio Northern University
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