Liam Mahony
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Hard-working, dedicated, and passionate special needs childcare worker. A self-motivated proven leader with the ability to handle challenging and crisis situations. Highly skilled at mentoring and coaching staff on working effectively with those who have emotional, social, and learning challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crescent Administrator
Camp Starfish
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Responsible for leading camp programs that taught between 8 and 12 young adults with special needs independent living skills and daily life activities through two multi-week sessions.
- Oversaw development of social competence, identification of feelings, and self-esteem of children with learning, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
- Effectively responded to crisis situations with campers and staff with advanced behavior management, collaborative team support, and if needed, physical intervention.
- Trained, mentored, and supervised a multicultural and international staff group of 60 people, including direct supervision of a group of 5 staff members, for optimal organizational success.
Lifeguard/SwimInstructor
Waves Management
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised patrons at multiple locations across South Florida to ensure the highest levels of safety while maintaining exceptional hospitality skills.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained lesson plans for swimmers ages 4-8, achieving remarkable progress through multi-week courses.
- Provided friendly and attentive customer service to guests.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR through monthly refresher courses.
Camp Counselor
Camp Starfish
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructed bunks of 5 special needs children ages 8 to 12 in multiple two-week sessions on how to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and achieve personal goals.
- Observed campers to quickly detect signs of distress and other dangerous activities while lifeguarding.
- Built trust with campers through reinforcement strategies, strong communication, and identification of individual strengths.
- Recognized by a director's award emphasizing excellence in job enthusiasm, spirit in camp life, and ability to handle challenging behaviors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
The University of South Florida
Tampa, Fl05.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NHSkills
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Early childhood development
- Special Needs counseling
- LIfeguarding
- CPR Certified
- PMT Certified
Certification
PMT Certification, 2023-2024
Lifeguard/CPR certified, 2022-2024
Level 1 Care Specialist, 2022
Timeline
Crescent Administrator
Camp Starfish
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard/SwimInstructor
Waves Management
12.2022 - 04.2023
Camp Counselor
Camp Starfish
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
The University of South Florida
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy
University of New Hampshire
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