Collin Hedges
Riverhead,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong Communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Camp Director /Project Manager
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Nassau County
3186 Sound Ave Riverhead NY 11901
05.2019 - Current
- Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
- Supervised over 800 campers and team members per year safely by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Designed, developed, and maintained curriculum with local and state standards of learning.
Assistant Director / Program Director /Waterfront Director
Cornell Cooperative Extension Of Wyoming County
6 Center St Suite B, Warsaw, NY 14569
06.2012 - 05.2019
- Supervised team of senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations. Four Direct Reports.
- Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students and youth groups through outdoor education programs.
- Development and implementation of staff training and Leadership in Training programs.
- Lead and coordinated, Over 50 Year round programs with 4-H groups both on Camp/Property and in schools across Wyoming County.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NYBachelor of Science - Computer Science.
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL03.2025
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Central High School
Yorkshire, NY08.2013
Skills
- Project Planning
- Conflict Management
- Communication Skills
- Fund Raising
- Event Coordination
- Culture Curator
- Animal Care and Management
- Woodworking / Carpentry / Maintenance Management
- Computer Architecture / Software Skills
- Programming Languages
- Kitchen Management
- Social Media Best Practices
Accomplishments
- NYSACCE4-HE Specialty Award nomination recipient
- 4-H STEM Program Work Team
- 4-H Computer Science ACRES
- State Esports Program Founder
- Development and coordination for Long Island Cross-Camp Staff Training and Development
- Entrepreneur
- 11 Years in Professional Camping
Affiliations
- American Camping Association, Camp Visitor / Inspector
- NYSACCE4-HE Member
- St Jude, Fundraising Committee.
Certification
- WSI: Water Safety Instructor (Waterfront Director)
- Redcross, First aid, Certified
- Level 1 challenge course certified
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
- Behavioral First Responders Course. (ACA)