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
Sioux Falls, SD
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
Brookings, SD
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
Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls, SD
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, SD05-2025
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