McKenna Karlisch
Dallas,TX
Summary
Energetic camp counselor offering several years of of hands-on experience guiding, supervising and overseeing campers engaged in camp activities. Well-versed in planning age-appropriate activities and leading and supporting campers. Responsible and mature individual with strong grasp of emergency procedures paired with first aid and cpr certification.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Grady Spruce
Graford, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Provided first aid and responded to emergencies, maintaining camper safety as the top priority.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering a respectful and positive environment.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Certified lifeguard.
- CPR certified.
- Certified in managing ropes and zip-line activities.
- Performed skilled navigation of boats and barges with valid boating license.
Social Media Coordinator
JJ Pearce highschool baseball team
Dallas , TX
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Monitored social media trends and leveraged insights to optimize content strategy and improve audience engagement.
- Developed content for blog posts, landing pages and social media platforms to further marketing endeavors.
- Engaged with and responded to online audience through relevant comments.
- Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
- Captured game and player images for social media.
Restaurant Hostess
Kennys Italian
Dallas , TX
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Informed patrons of specialties and features.
- Directed patrons to lounges and waiting areas.
Employee
Andys frozen custard
Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Made and served frozen custard.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising/ public relations
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Youth mentoring
- Event planning
- CPR
- First aid
- Camp operations
- Outdoor education
- Multitasking Abilities
- Group supervision and management
- Emotional support
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Empathy and patience
- Program instruction
- Time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Administer first aid
- Parental communication
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Scheduling events and programs
- Problem-solving
- Leadership development
- Group supervision
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Communication
- First aid certification
- Arts and crafts
- Team leadership
- Safety training
- Event coordination
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Safety demonstrations
- Medication supervision
- Activity instruction
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Junior Varsity Volleyball at JJ Pearce High school (2021-2022)
- Varsity Volleyball at JJ Pearce High school ( 2022-2024)
- Dallas Skyline Club Volleyball (2020-2023) National Black team all 3 years
- Peer helpers at JJ Pearce High school, I worked with students my age with severe autism and cerebral palsy, I became trained on how to handle seizers. (2023-2024)
Timeline
Social Media Coordinator
JJ Pearce highschool baseball team
01.2024 - 06.2024
Restaurant Hostess
Kennys Italian
11.2023 - 02.2024
Camp Counselor
Camp Grady Spruce
05.2023 - Current
Employee
Andys frozen custard
12.2022 - 11.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Advertising/ public relations
University of Arkansas
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