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Melinda St. Marie

St. Albans,VT

Summary

  • Enthusiastic Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, sports and hikes. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Thrives on helping others and participating in patient care to create pleasant and memorable optometry visits.
  • Goal-oriented Teachers Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or professors wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
  • Reliable Server providing friendly service who is an adaptable team member, bringing flexibility and enthusiasm to diverse teams.
  • Team Captain and strong vocal leader with good communication skills to encourage, support and positively hold teammates accountable. Influences teammates on-and-off the field and sets the tone for practice, keeps coach and staff informed and models responsibility, decision-making and strong work ethic. Enthusiastic dedication to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Has a commitment to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship and motivation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor and Miscellaneous

St. Albans Recreation Department
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
  • Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
  • Contributed to the development of new programs aimed at increasing camper retention and satisfaction rates.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
  • Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
  • Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
  • Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
  • Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
  • Outside of the camp counselor position, assisted in any jobs that was asked of by the Recreation Department.

Teachers Assistant

Keene State College
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Handed out classroom materials.
  • Worked with lead professor to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Assisted lead professor with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with students and professor to keep informed.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Optometric Assistant

Northern Valley Eyecare
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during their visits.
  • Filing and pulling necessary charts.
  • Calling patients for prescription pick - ups.
  • Calling patients for appointment adjustments and scheduling.
  • Organizing and prepping lenses for appointments.
  • Cutting and fitting lenses to frames.
  • Glasses frame adjustments.
  • During COVID-19 period, making sure patients were properly prepared for their appointments to provide safety to the stuff and other patients.

Ice Cream Server

The Bay Store
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
  • Assisted in inventory management, reducing waste and optimizing product usage.
  • Contributed to increased sales by upselling toppings, waffle cones, and specialty items.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by handling multiple tasks simultaneously during busy shifts.
  • Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, promoting trust between the business and its customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth operations during high-volume periods.
  • Developed strong knowledge of menu offerings to provide personalized recommendations for customers with dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
  • Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
  • Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Maintained menu knowledge to provide recommendations and answers to customer questions.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Cleaned and maintained soft-serve ice cream dispensing equipment.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • During slow times of the day or if there was poor weather, assisting with necessary task in the store part of the business.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Bellows Free Academy
Saint Albans, VT
06.2019

Skills

  • Activity Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Positive Engagement
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management

Hobbies

Lacrosse, Exercise, Reading, Coloring, Cooking, Baking and Film Editing.

Timeline

Teachers Assistant

Keene State College
01.2024 - 05.2024

Camp Counselor and Miscellaneous

St. Albans Recreation Department
06.2022 - Current

Optometric Assistant

Northern Valley Eyecare
05.2019 - 01.2022

Ice Cream Server

The Bay Store
06.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Keene State College

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Keene State College

High School Diploma -

Bellows Free Academy
Melinda St. Marie