Gregory Salcido
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in activity organization and safety management, honed through roles at Bor Scouts of America Troup 727 and Candlelighters of El Paso. Excelled in enhancing community engagement and scout skill development, fostering teamwork, and ensuring participant safety. Demonstrated adaptability and emergency preparedness, significantly boosting program participation and morale.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Scout Master
Bor Scouts of America Troup 727
El Paso, TX
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated service projects that benefited both the local community and provided valuable life skills for participating scouts.
- Organized monthly campouts, resulting in increased participation and skill development among the scouts.
- Ensured safety of scouts during outdoor activities through rigorous planning, risk assessment, and adherence to guidelines.
- Strengthened scouting traditions by teaching essential skills such as knot tying, first aid response, navigation techniques during weekly meetings or outings.
- Provided guidance on proper camping etiquette including Leave No Trace principles during overnight trips which fostered environmental stewardship among members.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Camp Counselor
Candlelighters of El Paso
El Paso, TX
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Improved emergency preparedness with regular staff training on safety protocols and first aid procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burges High School
El Paso, TX05.2024
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2024
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Safety Management
- Behavior Management
- Outdoor Skills
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Emergency Preparedness
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program Planning
- Activity Design
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Eagle Scout
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Candlelighters of El Paso
07.2024 - 07.2024
Assistant Scout Master
Bor Scouts of America Troup 727
09.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Burges High School
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College