Paul Ponce
Camp Counselor
Yakima
Summary
Dynamic counselor with Yakima Parks and Recreation, skilled in building rapport and strong public speaking. Successfully managed daily operations and fostered teamwork, enhancing program effectiveness. Leveraged interpersonal communication to mentor volunteers and ensure engaging events, demonstrating leadership and resourcefulness in diverse environments. Committed to creating positive community experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Counselor
Yakima Parks And Recreation
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Volunteer
Yakima Parks And Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
No Degree -
West Valley High School
Yakima, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
Building rapport
Social work
Strong public speaker
Communicating with people
Using my resources to get a job done
Working well with others
Timeline
Counselor
Yakima Parks And Recreation
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Yakima Parks And Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2025
No Degree -
West Valley High School
05.2001 -
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