Imari Barnes
Brandon,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals. Experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Reservoir YMCA
05.2023 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
Party Coordinator
Pump It Up
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Helped clients plan themed events for young children, teenagers and milestone adult birthday parties.
- Kept facilities clean and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events.
- Reset party rooms between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping floor.
- Maintained party areas during busy events for as many as 50 guests.
- Protected young guests by monitoring activities and maintaining strong perimeter for activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2026
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.2024
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Activity Planning
- Parental Communication
- Equipment Inspection
- Problem-Solving
- CPR
- Safety Management
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Reservoir YMCA
05.2023 - Current
Party Coordinator
Pump It Up
12.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Hinds Community College
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