Harrison Collins
Trader Joe's
Braintree,MA
5
years of professional experience
Coordinated collaboration with Polaroid to support camera supply for student-led initiatives that captured the essence of Cambridge, MA during and after the 2020 pandemic.
Supervised a team of eight counselors and coaches for the Red Sox, facilitating weekly baseball skill development for 100-200 students.
Organized logistics for field trips to Fenway Park, optimizing bus routes and maintaining effective communication with Washington D.C. headquarters.
Work History
Section Leader/Assistant Manager
1 Year 9 Months- Managed daily operations during shifts.
- Assisted in developing effective educational skills for customer service.
- Promoted a friendly atmosphere for children, families, and staff.
- Collaborated with managers to replenish stock for customer purchases.
- Supervised staff and provided necessary guidance.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with staff and community.
Site Director
1 Month- Managed daily operations of before and after school program.
- Assisted in creating engaging educational activities for children.
- Supported a positive and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff.
- Collaborated with parents to aid in child education and development.
- Supervised staff while providing guidance and support.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety standards and regulations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families and the community.
Site Leader
1 Month- Manage camp for campers & staff, working to ensure smooth day to day operations, spearhead problem solving and act as liaison between Headquarters and site, when needed.
- Create a culture of excitement, teamwork, inclusion, positivity, respect, and professionalism for everyone who encounters your site, including facility partners, families, and teammates by communicating with a variety of ages, interests, and skill levels as well as have an enthusiasm for baseball and positively representing the Red Sox brand.
- Study, prepare for, help implement and be the onsite expert for our baseball curriculum and all safety and operational processes and procedures, driving high program quality and presentation.
- Prioritize physical, social & emotional safety for everyone on site by being a role model and working directly with camp staff to support campers in their emotional, physical, and social development through forming close connections to campers and providing support when needed.
- Work alongside the rest of the leadership team to ensure clean and organized camp set up, representing the Red Sox brand in a positive and professional light.
After School/Group Leader
11 Months- Provide a positive, safe, fun, and memorable quality experience to all children and families involved in FKOs afterschool and summer programs;
- Supervise school-aged children enrolled in the program;
- Plan and implement daily academic enrichment classes;
- Facilitate consistent communication with FKO families;
- Encourage children to participate in all activities and realize their full potential;
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to children enrolled;
- Provide a physically and emotionally safe and fun environment for children to thrive;
- Strive to achieve FKO goals and operate with the character values and mission in mind; and
- Incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all activities and interactions.
Private Art Teacher/Art Consultant
1 Year 5 Months- 1-1 in home teaching art skills and techniques
- Guidance on art direction and clients projects
- Offers service to families with children or adults with disabilities
- Provide videos, books, and inspiration for my clients art to grow
- Creates Projects to test growth and progress of my client’s artistic abilities during and away from our sessions.
- Helps with résumés and finding jobs and careers with their job of choosing
After School/Art Teacher
1 Year- Teaches Design and implemented visual art classes of ten, with age group 8-9 year olds.
- Provide active and supportive guidance for assigned group, developing and initiating creative activities
- Maintain overall cleanliness of visual arts room, orderliness of all programmatic visual art supplies, and displays student artwork in classroom and gallery space.
- Promotes as an advocate for youth, and engaging relationships with families, school, and service providers
- Planning field trips, engaging children within parks, sports, and artistic activities
- Write and submit curriculum for semester long art classes in a timely manner
Art Teacher
1 Year- I provide new and fresh artistic skills to basic and experienced students of art.
- Complicated subjects, with the help of simplistic shapes.
- I also make sure every child, and adult, is given one-on-one time to help amplify their skills.
CVPA Student Mentor
3 Months- I helped freshman with their career path within the CVPA art department at my university.
- Give input on their artwork, and guidance on their majors/minors.
- Helped with their social media pages, critiques, resumes.
Education
B.A. - Illustration
H.S. Diploma
Skills
Directed the creation of engaging visual content utilizing digital art tools such as Procreate
Photoshop
Premiere
and Illustrator.
Enhanced visual storytelling through advanced photography skills.
Implemented traditional drawing and painting techniques into educational curricula to enrich learning.
Crafted engaging creative and educational writing materials to captivate audiences.
Adapted swiftly to new software and artistic methodologies to stay current in the field.
Streamlined workflows by applying expertise in Microsoft and Google software.
Fostered an environment of creativity through innovative problem-solving.
Led collaborative projects effectively in both group and individual settings.
Nurtured a supportive and approachable atmosphere for learners.
Facilitated effective communication to foster relationships with students and clients.
Exemplified a robust work ethic while consistently delivering high-quality results.
Maintained thorough documentation to support instructional and project execution.
Instructed a diverse range of age groups in various art techniques.
Engaged children in educational settings to enhance their learning experience.
Provided specialized support to clients with unique needs.
Demonstrated effective communication skills to promote understanding.
Showcased patience and adaptability in all teaching environments.
Managed physical tasks proficiently
showcasing resilience and stamina.
Operated power tools with safety and proficiency.
Timeline
Section Leader/Assistant Manager
Trader Joe's
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Site Director
Champions
09.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Site Leader
Red Sox Baseball Camps
07.2024 - 08.2024Read More
After School/Group Leader
For Kids Only/Revere
06.2023 - 05.2024Read More
After School/Art Teacher
Community Art Center/Cambridge
04.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Private Art Teacher/Art Consultant
Harrison Collins Illustration
03.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Art Teacher
South Shore Support Services
07.2021 - 07.2022Read More
CVPA Student Mentor
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
02.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Braintree High School
H.S. Diploma
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
B.A. from Illustration
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