Gemma Pollock
Laurel,MD
Summary
Passionate team-player with experience in outdoor camps and customer service, able foster a joyful work environment. Skilled in building relationships and adapting amid challenges, with a great enthusiasm for mission and adventure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Mary's Land Farm
Clarksville, Maryland
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Led and supervised children of various ages in outdoor activities at the farm
- Collaborated with a new co-counselor each week in leading our camp group
- Participated in daily farm chores (feeding and watering animals, cooking, cleaning, etc.).
- Fostered intentional community with other staff members
- Managed children with behavioral problems
- Communicated with parents about any incidents regarding their child
Missionary Camp Counselor
Damascus Catholic Mission Campus
Centerburg, Ohio
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Accompanied middle school and high school age girls through Catholic spiritual formation
- Led campers in high adventure activities (ropes course, giant swing, paintball, lake activities, etc.)
- Led small group discussions with campers
Restaurant Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Laurel, Maryland
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided high-quality customer service
- Took orders for customers both inside the restaurant and in the drive-thru
- Made drinks and shakes
- Worked as a team with co-workers in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And English
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05-2027
Skills
- Outdoor adventure skills (hiking, climbing, camping)
- Group supervision and management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Enthusiasm for mission
- Positive role modeling
- Appreciation for beauty, especially in the wild
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Mary's Land Farm
06.2024 - 08.2025
Missionary Camp Counselor
Damascus Catholic Mission Campus
06.2023 - 08.2023
Restaurant Team Member
Chick-fil-A
11.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And English
Franciscan University of Steubenville