Nicolette Martin
Portland,ME
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Camp Director with over 20 years of experience in youth summer camps, specializing in staff hiring and training, camper recruitment and onboarding, and daily operations management. Creating a safe and engaging environment while successfully supervising and managing a team of over 45 counselors. History of fostering high staff and camper retention rates and ensuring exceptional parent satisfaction. Committed to enhancing the camp experience through innovative programming and strong leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Maine Teen Camp
04.2011 - Current
- Responsible for assisting the Directors with the day to day running of camp, in season and off season.
- Involved in staff and camper/client recruiting.
- Regularly attend recruitment trade show fairs and educational seminars.
- Assist with marketing strategies, program development and daily data entering.
- Conduct staff training seminars, staff supervision and evaluations.
- Assist with year round family and camper relations.
Summer Camp Administration and Camp Counseling
Maine Teen Camp
06.2002 - Current
- Responsibilities have included: Camp Counselor, Life Guard, Instructor, Head Counselor, Head Life Guard, Waterfront Director, Travel Director.
Office Manager
Two Oceans Consulting
10.2004 - 03.2011
- Responsible for management of business from arranging meetings with clients, providers, and associates.
- Data base management, quotes and proposals, compliance with Financial Services Board.
- Overseeing audits, book keeping, payment of commissions, attending formal training sessions.
Senior Administrator
Loyalty Foods
12.2002 - 05.2004
- Responsible for staff management, fielding staff complaints and attending disciplinary hearings.
- Preparing performance evaluations, capturing and batching of orders, invoicing, stock control, ordering, book keeping, payroll, cash, correspondence.
Administrative Assistant
Two Oceans Consulting
11.2001 - 11.2002
- Responsible for general office work, including correspondence, filing, answering calls, updating database, and tracking new clients.
Nursery Nurse
The Gardens Childcare Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Responsible for care and well-being of infants and 1-2 year age groups.
- Overseeing staff, daily reports for parents, leading and attending staff meetings, and parent meetings.
Day Care Teacher/Vice Principal
The Honey Pot
01.1997 - 08.1999
- Responsible for education and well-being of 3-5year age groups.
- Progress reports, acted as vice principal in absence of acting principal, hosting parent meetings, and staff meetings.
- Conducting staff training sessions and staff evaluations.
Education
National Certificates - N4, N5, N6
Cape College of Education
Cape TownSkills
- Team leadership and training
- Staff management
- Camper and Staff Recruitment
- Camp software proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication with parents, staff, and campers
Certification
2002 - current : American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR/First Aid/AED
Timeline
Assistant Director
Maine Teen Camp
04.2011 - Current
Office Manager
Two Oceans Consulting
10.2004 - 03.2011
Senior Administrator
Loyalty Foods
12.2002 - 05.2004
Summer Camp Administration and Camp Counseling
Maine Teen Camp
06.2002 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Two Oceans Consulting
11.2001 - 11.2002
Nursery Nurse
The Gardens Childcare Ltd.
09.1999 - 09.2001
Day Care Teacher/Vice Principal
The Honey Pot
01.1997 - 08.1999
National Certificates - N4, N5, N6
Cape College of Education