Jared Brown
Melville,NY
Summary
Ready to offer exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and strategic abilities to take on a new role in a dynamic camp setting. Demonstrated expertise to problem-solve in the camp environment. Well-versed in the camp industry and market trends, which enables cultivated skills to exceed demanding targets in the robust camp industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
OFFICE & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Iroquois Springs
02.2021 - Current
- Recruited and on-boarded new camp families with a 12% increase of campers since date of hire.
- Maintained CampSite and organizational systems.
- Hired, coached, & supervised office staff that serves a camp community of 750 people.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established efficient and strong communication processes and relationships with over 500 camp families and 250 staff members.
- Constructed a successful email drip campaign for prospective families and staff.
- Facilitated transportation and baggage for over 550 campers from across the world.
- Spearheaded a CIT community service opportunity with the GreenCamps program
- Planned and coordinated camp reunions and worked within budget.
- Designed the camp program calendar, promotional items, and social media posts.
CAMP COUNSELOR & ADMIN ASSISTANT
Crestwood Day Camp
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures, and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
- Constructed collaborative team-building tasks to ensure group cohesiveness and success.
- Earned the responsibility to promote various job opportunities through media.
- Gathered information on potential candidates by attending job fairs, assessing social media, and strategic conversation.
- Assisted with hiring staff by conducting interviews and screening resumes.
- Supervised a staff of 20+ during the fast paced school picnic field trips.
MANAGER
The Lite Choice
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Created custom ice cream, foods, and monitored inventory in conjunction with the distributor.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge, and customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Studies & Rhetorical Studies
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2020
Skills
- SCOPE JLC - Adult Facilitator - VP Support (2022 - Present)
- SCOPE Associate Board - VP of Engagement & Communication (2022 - Present)
- ACA Standards Visitor (2023)
- ACA Tri-State Camp Conference (2021, 2022, & 2023)
- ACA Ben Appelbaum Day Camp Conference (2021)
- ACA Residential Camp Conference (2022 & 2023)
- ACA Staffing Summit (2021)
- ACA Accreditation Process Workshop (2021)
- Ran a successful 15 week backyard camp program during the pandemic for over 60 campers (2020)
- Created a Virtual Babysitting Program and Was Featured in Newsday (2020)
Websites
Timeline
OFFICE & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Iroquois Springs
02.2021 - Current
CAMP COUNSELOR & ADMIN ASSISTANT
Crestwood Day Camp
06.2015 - 01.2019
MANAGER
The Lite Choice
06.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Studies & Rhetorical Studies
Hofstra University
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