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Olivia Christopherson

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Dedicated professional with well-rounded experience in leadership, child care, varied communication styles, and conflict resolution.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Director

Sioux Falls YMCA
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed Counselors through supervision and giving daily instruction
  • Created schedules for daily activities and overnights
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Conducted morning chapel, lunch, and snacktime for all campers
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during large group games, bonfires, and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
  • Planned and implemented 12-13 year old age group's daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships.
  • Contacted parents regarding campers' misbehavior and concerns

Barista

The Cove Nutrition
10.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Demonstrated passion for a healthy lifestyle
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.

Team Member

Target
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
  • Assisted customers by reccommending merchandise best suited to needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

Camp Counselor

Sioux Falls YMCA
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Directly supervised 13 campers daily
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2025

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Communication
  • Curriculum coordination
  • Staff Management
  • Team Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Relationship Building
  • Coordination of Care
  • Health and wellness

Timeline

Camp Director

Sioux Falls YMCA
06.2024 - Current

Barista

The Cove Nutrition
10.2023 - Current

Camp Counselor

Sioux Falls YMCA
08.2022 - 08.2023

Team Member

Target
10.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

South Dakota State University
Olivia Christopherson