Christopher Gates
Gouverneur,NY
Summary
Seasoned Site Supervisor and talented problem solver with strong time management and technical abilities. Offering 10 years of experience in the field overseeing work, maintaining safety and improving operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Supervisor
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
Philadelphia, NY
11.2018 - 05.2024
- Ensured the implimation of the 4H program with research based curriculum
- Played an integral role in engaging with highly sought-after online 4H clubs, including Chess and Coding, amidst the global pandemic.
- Created and performed in a 30-minute video showcasing Coding Unplugged, which was broadcasted on PBS.
- Led a STEM-focused day camp for over 50 young participants, incorporating innovative activities such as 3D printing, engineering, and Tshirt Design.
- Led the management of an extensive Youth 4H program involving 65 individuals at IRIS
- Took 3 field trips with in excess of 40 youth on a tour bus to Old McDonald's Farm and the Tupper Lake Wild Center with no behavioral issues.
- Organized and oversaw a Medieval-themed day camp for 50+ children, culminating in a youth-led play open to parents. Developed and directed a 7-part play (in costume) emphasizing the importance of avoiding superficial judgments based on appearance.
- Developed program to enhance attendance rates through education and enthusiasm
Nature Director at Camp Wabasso
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
Redwood, NY
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Responisble for the overall nature program for over 600 youth yearly
- implemented several programs including a wild edibles class that hundreds of kids were able to try plants that grow wild in the area including milkweed, burdock, cattails, wood sorrell, and more.
- Implemented a fishing program that in the first year more than 5 youth caught bass in excess of 4 pounds. Every youth that fished caught at least one fish for the two years I offered the program.
- Created a structured educational program so that all youth benefit from the program.
Education
Certificate - Computer Information Systems
06-1989
High School Diploma -
06-1989
Skills
- Project Management
- Site Safety
- Project Coordination
- Project Oversight
- Staff Management
Affiliations
- Founder/Cubmaster of Pack 2035 Cub Scouts - Sucessfully ran a 25+ youth program for kids K-5. Program director for 3 Cub Scout week long day camp in St Lawerence and Jefferson County with 100 youth. Brought in various educational elements inculding life flight helicopter at two camps, Tai Kwan Do demonstrations, NYSDEC demonstrations, carpentry classes and more. On staff for 2 years in Syracuse for leadership training. Maintined regular meetings and was able to take 25 people on the Tupper Lake Triad so that they could earn the patch during the pandemic.
Timeline
Nature Director at Camp Wabasso - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
06.2020 - 08.2023
Site Supervisor - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County
11.2018 - 05.2024
Boces - Certificate, Computer Information Systems
Gouverneur High School - High School Diploma,
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