NICHOLAS POTOPLYAK
Austin Texas
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging and enriching activities for campers. Utilizes leadership and creativity to ensure safe and enjoyable environment. Track record of effective communication and teamwork, fostering supportive and inclusive camp experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Salvation Army
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Sandwich Artist
Thundercloud Subs
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Operated the cash register with accuracy, ensuring proper handling of transactions.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
Waiter
Golden Slipper Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Served food and beverages
- In charge of set-up & clean-up
Published Photographer
The University of Texas
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Photography of ancient manuscripts, for a research article
Education
High School - Academy of Design and Technology
Austin High School
06.2025
Middle School - undefined
O. Henry Middle School
01.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Python and JavaScript for software development
- Experience with front-end and back-end web development
- Video production: music videos, commercials, and brand promotion
- Editing and post-production expertise with Adobe Premiere and After Effects
- Leadership, safety management, and group facilitation from camp counselor experience
- Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
Hobbies and Interests
Rowing (Competitive), Texas Rowing Center, Chess, U.S Chess Federation member, Computer Science, Multiple in-person and online courses taken
Certification
Comptia A+
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Salvation Army
06.2025 - 08.2025
Sandwich Artist
Thundercloud Subs
04.2024 - 05.2024
Waiter
Golden Slipper Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Published Photographer
The University of Texas
03.2021 - 03.2021
Middle School - undefined
O. Henry Middle School
High School - Academy of Design and Technology
Austin High School
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