Nicholas Chandler
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in staff management and group supervision honed at Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America. Excelled in creating engaging learning experiences, leading emergency drills, and running 19 merit badge classes. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and customer service skills, ensuring a safe and encouraging environment for all campers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Chief Seattle Council
Puyallup, USA
06.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Boy Scouts of America
- Led and taught crew members how to do their jobs, including how to teach merit badges, how to interact with scouts between the ages of 11-18, and how to grade scouts' work on our recording system
- Worked with both adult leaders and scouts alike as a 'Troop Guide' showing them both around camp and bonding with them throughout our one-week sessions
- Held emergency drills to ensure that everyone was prepared for any situation.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Educated children about nature conservation and outdoor living skills such as building shelters or starting fires safely.
- Fast worker
- Boy Scouts of America
- Supervised a team of 4 staff members over an 8-week period.
- Ran 19 week-long merit badge classes over three summers, ranging from world citizenship to how the natural world works and operates.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Social Studies Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge
Puyallup, WA06.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Group and individual instruction
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Issue identification and resolution
- Role Modeling
- Group Supervision
- Group activity planning
- Activity Planning
- Team building expertise
- Staff Management
- Health and wellness
Affiliations
Registered with the Scouts BSA Troop 505
Accomplishments
- Achieved the rank of Eagle Scout
- Awarded the rank of Defender by my peers, which requires exceptional commitment and hard work.
- Developed and led new programs for the Ecology-Conservation area.
- Communicated with other senior staff members to provide fun and elaborate activities for our new staff members.
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Chief Seattle Council
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History Social Studies Education
Central Washington University
High School Diploma -
Emerald Ridge
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