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Elena Minardi

Kinnelon

Summary

Self-motivated individual who communicates and works well with others and continues to improve communication skills throughout current employment. Hardworking individual who enjoys caring for others and others’ canines. I graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas College with a degree in Psychology, and I have extended my education to earn a certification in school counseling at Saint Elizabeth’s University. I have a deep passion for dogs—I’m also in the process of gaining certification in dog training and working at Camp Bow Wow, attending to canine needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
09.2022 - Current

● Paid work hours (4 times per week for 6 hours)

● Ensure that all dogs behave appropriately with other dogs in the yard while actively engaging with them (i.e., yard play, enrichments).

● Caring for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, temperaments, and behaviors.

● Responsible for daily chores (e.g., cleaning yards, cabins, hallways, and dishes, taking out the trash, and filling or dumping mop buckets).

● Work on communication with managers, supervisors, and other camp counselors frequently throughout the shifts.

Assistant Teacher

OLM Religious Education
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with teaching elementary students about religious topics (i.e., Bible, Holy Communion, and other concepts).
  • Used activities (i.e., crafts and puzzles) to engage with students on religious concepts (i.e., the celebration of Jesus Christ, Baptism, Holy Communion, Bread (the Body), Wine (the blood), etc.).

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Bloomingdale Animal Shelter Society (BASS)
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
  • Assisted in successfully adopting animals by maintaining clean and inviting living spaces for potential adopters to visit.
  • Enhanced community awareness of shelter programs and events through active participation in outreach activities.
  • Contributed to a positive shelter environment with thorough cleaning and sanitation of animal enclosures.
  • Make sure all dogs are in their proper gated areas.
  • Oversee play time with all dogs with empathy and love.
  • Paying particular attention to particular needs or senior dogs

Summer Camp Counselor

Woodmont Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

● Worked on communication with supervisor and assigned co-counselor.

● Ensured safety for all campers from and to activities.

● Active engagement with assigned campers throughout the summer, including arts and crafts and all sports activities

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, School Counseling

College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate Communication
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Staff Training
  • Positive Engagement
  • Team Collaboration

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher

OLM Religious Education
09.2021 - 03.2022

Summer Camp Counselor

Woodmont Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Bloomingdale Animal Shelter Society (BASS)
07.2019 - 09.2021

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology, School Counseling

College of Saint Elizabeth

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Elena Minardi