Lana Diegert Alvarez
Bridgeport,PA
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. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High-energy Recreational Leader adept at developing exciting calendar events to maximize budgetary resources while fulfilling community desires. Talented problem-solver with personable and open style.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Camp Counselor
Lifetime Fitness Center
Wayne, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Club
Wayne, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 1 to 12 years old.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Cleaner
Renew House Keeping
King of Prussia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Spot-cleaned stains and repaired scuffs or dings to maintain furniture and walls.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
Caterer
Chefs Table Catering
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
- Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customer base.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Transported meal and beverage trays from kitchen and bar areas to serve guest tables.
- Created numerous appetizer, entree and dessert options to enable creation of customized menus.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
- Offered vegetarian versions of frequently ordered entrees to appeal to health conscious customers.
- Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
Food Service Worker
Petruccis Ice Cream And Water Ice
King of Prussia, PA
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Game Guide
The Escape Game
King of Prussia, PA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Facilitated birthday parties and special events to deliver high levels of guest satisfaction.
- Memorized games and rules to facilitate positive entertainment experience.
- Greeted and informed customers about attractions, promotions and current prices to foster outstanding hospitality and service.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and game stations to comply with sanitation requirements.
- Operated point of sale terminal to complete customer transactions.
- Assisted in marketing efforts by hanging posters and advertisements to inform community of recreational opportunities.
- Assisted with ticket redemption and provided prize selection to customers.
- Stocked and displayed merchandise in prize area to encourage guests to win game tickets.
- Communicated proactively with guests to troubleshoot problems and provide guidance.
- Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Camper support and assistance
Child and adolescent mentoring
Parental Communication
First Aid and CPR
Conflict resolution and mediation
Relationship building
Issue identification and resolution
Activity Scheduling
Health and wellness
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Lifetime Fitness Center
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
University of Pittsburgh
01.2022 - Current
Kids Academy Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Club
10.2021 - Current
Cleaner
Renew House Keeping
01.2021 - Current
Caterer
Chefs Table Catering
01.2021 - Current
Game Guide
The Escape Game
10.2020 - 08.2021
Food Service Worker
Petruccis Ice Cream And Water Ice
03.2018 - 09.2021