Caleb Shaffer
Cypress,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor and Recreation Specialist
Camp Cho-Yeh
05.2021 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Inspected equipment and machinery to verify functionality and safety.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
Barback Training Supervisor
Local Bar
11.2019 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area.
- Restocked glassware, cleaned tables and organized supplies to meet demanding trading periods throughout shift.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks.
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables.
- Operated POS system to collect payments from customers.
- Answered customer questions about food and beverage items and assisted with menu selections.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
- Responsible for developing and delivering training to all newly hired barbacks.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Edelweiss
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Performed food preparation duties along with the cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University
Houston05.2025
Skills
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Issue Identification
- Safety Guidelines
- Camper Support and Assistance
- Behavioral Issue Response
Timeline
Camp Counselor and Recreation Specialist
Camp Cho-Yeh
05.2021 - Current
Barback Training Supervisor
Local Bar
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Edelweiss
07.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University
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