Keishon Lavenhouse
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Specialist
City Of Philadelphia Parks And Recreation
Philadelphia, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Organized, coordinated and supervised special events and activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Created promotional materials such as newsletters, brochures and flyers.
- Maintained records related to program participants, staff training, budgeting.
- Managed registration processes for programs including online registration systems.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts for various programs.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
- Enforced rules related to the use of recreation facilities in a fair manner.
- Facilitated communication between staff members, participants and volunteers.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Directed aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
- Maintained participant safety through careful monitoring and supervision.
- Promoted awareness of available services through social media outlets.
- Assisted with the maintenance of facilities used by recreation programs.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavior Health And Human Services
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Safety Awareness
- Safety Understanding
- Administrative Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Program Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Activity Planning
- Program Planning
- Class Instruction
- Guest Relations
- Group Supervision
- Entertainment Coordination
- Group Recreation
- Activity Coordination
- Field Trip Supervision
- Data Entry
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Camp Operations
- Camper Supervision
- Group Discussions
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach Programs
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
City Of Philadelphia Parks And Recreation
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Behavior Health And Human Services
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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