Lura Underwood

Worked as a Volunteer at events for the mentally challenged young adults in the program. Took them on excursions, did art projects with them. Worked in their volunteer center in Rome.

• Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
• Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, medical information, and incident reports as required by regulatory standards.
• Developed strong rapport with parents by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during pick-up and drop-off times.
• Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or training seminars to stay current on industry trends and enhance overall job performance.
• Utilized effective communication skills to coordinate with various departments, ensuring seamless integration of program offerings and support services for campers.
• Prepared and submitted daily and weekly reports to keep records of campers' attendance, behavior and progress.
• Participated in camp fundraisers and community outreach to secure financial stability for camp and attract new campers.
• Coordinated meal planning efforts with kitchen staff, ensuring dietary needs were met while maintaining budget constraints.
• Assisted in the recruitment of summer camp volunteers, contributing to an increase in available resources for programming.
• Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
• Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
• Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
• Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
• Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
• Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
• Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.

• Established a positive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship and mutual respect among players.
• Coordinated fundraising events to support club activities, equipment purchases, and travel expenses for competitions.
• Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
• Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Prepared and delivered presentations to players and parents to emphasize importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.