- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
- Acting and Theater
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Strategy Games
Martin Coppola
Portland,CT
Summary
Dynamic and creative Camp Counselor at YMCA Camp Ingersoll, skilled in program planning and child supervision. Demonstrated strong leadership and effective communication, fostering teamwork and positive engagement among campers. Successfully implemented engaging activities, ensuring safety and enhancing camper morale while adhering to health protocols.
Offering genuine passion for working with children and dedication to fostering fun and safe environment. Brings understanding of basic child psychology and first aid, along with ability to quickly learn and implement camp guidelines and activities.
Energetic and dependable with strong work ethic and positive attitude. Knowledge of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, coupled with ability to handle dishwashing equipment efficiently. Dedicated to ensuring spotless kitchen environment and contributing to smooth-running operation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Ymca Camp Ingersoll
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement among campers.
- Developed and implemented creative recreational programs tailored to diverse age groups.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote teamwork and communication skills among participants.
- Monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts and reinforcing positive interactions.
- Assisted in organizing logistics for events, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Provided first aid support, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols at all times.
- Collaborated with staff to evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements for future sessions.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Dishwasher
Hideaway
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Learned proper handling techniques for fragile dishware to prevent damage.
- Supported team efforts by communicating effectively with colleagues on cleaning priorities.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Provided support in basic food prep tasks such as washing produce or peeling vegetables when needed.
- Implemented efficient food prep methods, reducing wait times during the lunch rush.
Dishwasher
Saybrook Fish House
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in sorting and stacking dishes for efficient cleaning processes.
- Maintained organized workstations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean utensils and dishes.
- Followed safety protocols while using cleaning chemicals and machinery.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced kitchen environment during peak service times.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Education
No Degree -
Portland High School
Portland, CTSkills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Positive engagement
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Child supervision
- Decision-making
- Creative and energetic
- First aid
- Positive reinforcement
- Program and activity planning
- Safety management
- Enforcing rules
- Activity planning
- Outdoor skills
- Parental communication
Interests
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ymca Camp Ingersoll
06.2025 - 08.2025
Dishwasher
Hideaway
06.2024 - 08.2024
Dishwasher
Saybrook Fish House
01.2023 - 09.2023
No Degree -
Portland High School