Devon Politis
San Antonio,TX
Summary
A determined and organized leader with experience working with youth. Experienced with conflict resolution and maintaining positive attitudes. Eager to expand my program development skills and my management experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Mountain Camp
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve relationship-building between children.
- Oversee that staff verifies compliance with educational, safety, and interpersonal guidelines.
- Strengthened social, leadership, and communicational skills among children.
- Coordinated logistics for day-to-day schedules, training, meals, transportation, and overall program delivery.
- Incorporated understanding of multiple learning modalities and leveraged assessments to develop personalized enrichment curricula.
- Spearheaded job training and early employment programs for teenagers.
Kids Klub Counselor
College Station Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisors.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance well-being and safety measures in social settings.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
Lead Youth Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Engaged and interacted with children, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and milestones related to physical and mental health.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
Junior Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported the facilitation of fun and collaborative activities for youth that resulted in teamwork and learning of valuable life lessons.
- Resolved issues promptly using good judgment, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Developed relationships with individuals using active listening and positive engagement.
- Managed daily meals and logistics for groups in the camp setting.
Education
BBA - Management: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05.2024
BBA - International Business Management
Universidad Carlos III De Madrid
Madrid, Spain06.2023
BBA - General Studies
Blinn College
College Station, Texas12.2021
Skills
- Team Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Support
- Supervision & Leadership
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
Accomplishments
- Kappa Delta Sorority - 3 years
- Songfest Chair - 3 years
- Placed 3rd in Songfest Competition and raised $12,000 for philanthropies in 2022
- FLASH - Freshmen Leadership Organization
Certification
- International Business Certificate
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Excel & Digital Skills Course Certification
Timeline
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Mountain Camp
05.2022 - 08.2023
Kids Klub Counselor
College Station Independent School District
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Youth Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
06.2021 - 08.2021
Junior Counselor
Mountain Camp Woodside
06.2019 - 08.2019
BBA - Management: Entrepreneurial Leadership
Texas A&M University
BBA - International Business Management
Universidad Carlos III De Madrid
BBA - General Studies
Blinn College
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