Mark Ellis
Marquette,MI
Summary
Being a Program Coordinator with Bay Cliff Health Camp helped me hone my skills within activity planning, time and staff management, and how to work with youth in a therapeutic environment. Successfully designing engaging programs that foster creativity and are inclusive to all campers. My four years working for the Metroparks taught me how to care for and maintain the land, ensuring an attractive, fun and safe environment for visitors to enjoy. My time here also helped me develop a great love and respect for the outdoors, along with the many ecosystems it holds. Through my WFR course, I passed simulations involving safety procedures, crisis management and evacuation. I am very passionate about youth development and creating memorable experiences within the outdoors for everyone.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Bay Cliff Health Camp
Big Bay, MI
06.2024 - 08.2024
- I was responsible for coming up with and facilitating games and activities which correlated with a specific theme for each day we were at camp.
- Lead campers in camp songs at outings, was also on the microphone for meals like breakfast and dinner where I would share announcements, joke of the day, brain teasers, and other logistics
- I was in charge of an 'Outdoor Living Skills' therapy group, which met once a week and covered basic skills such as knots and pitching a tent.
- Was responsible for helping set up and decorate relevant locations for the day's activities, as well as clean up.
- Throughout the day, I would be stationed and in charge of the program office, a small building with board games and toys, where campers could come and hang out with us coordinators in-between their therapy sessions.
Park Maintenance Worker
Huron Clinton metro parks
White Lake, MI
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Operated mowers, skid steers, weed whips, and other landscaping equipment safely.
- Cleaned up debris from trails, walkways and open spaces within the parks.
- Performed regular maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities and equipment.
- Inspected parks for safety hazards and took necessary corrective action.
- Assisted with various construction and landscape projects to maintain visually appealing grounds.
- Maintained and cleaned park restrooms, pavilions and other facilities.
- Handled setup, tear-down and operations of special events and functions.
- Cleaned and removed litter from parks, parking lot and other public areas.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-2025
Skills
- Staff management
- Activity planning
- Schedule management
- Program design
- Safety procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal
- Team communication
- Supervision
- Instructional methods
- Assessing needs
- Inclusivity practices
- Youth program development
- Emergency response techniques
- Crisis management
- Trail maintenance
- Risk management
- Facility upkeep
- Power tool operation
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder
Accomplishments
- May 2024, successfully completed a ten-day backpacking trip in the McCormick State WIlderness. Here, I became very confident in my strength and abilities in the backcountry.
- Completed a minor in Applied Ethics at Northern Michigan University
Affiliations
- I love to do anything in the outdoors. Kayaking, biking, photography and camping are my favorite hobbies to partake in, but I am always looking for new activities to learn about and try.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Bay Cliff Health Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Park Maintenance Worker
Huron Clinton metro parks
11.2020 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership Management
Northern Michigan University
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