RYAN ROBERTSON
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at YMCA Northwest, excelling in communication and leadership. Proven ability to foster positive environments and enhance participant engagement through innovative programming. Skilled in videography and content creation, adept at mentoring and guiding individuals to achieve their goals while promoting teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Counselor
YMCA Northwest
King , NC
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised children's activities during before- and after-school programs.
- Ensured safe, welcoming environment that promoted positive experiences for all participants.
- Monitored behavior, providing guidance to encourage positive interactions among children.
- Organized educational games and recreational activities for diverse age groups.
- Collaborated with parents to effectively address children's individual needs and concerns.
- Planned and implemented daily schedules for structured play and learning.
- Trained new staff on program procedures and child engagement techniques.
- Developed communication strategies to keep parents informed and engaged with program events.
Team Retail Associate
Barnes and Noble College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Organized and designed merchandise displays to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Processed transactions accurately to ensure positive customer interactions.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems for inventory tracking and sales reporting.
- Utilized effective communication and service techniques to enhance customer engagement.
- Supported promotional events and special sales initiatives effectively.
Mentor/videographer
Bridge Builders Foundation
01.2023 - Current
- Guided students in skill development through personalized mentorship sessions.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance leadership and teamwork among participants.
- Developed educational materials to support student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with community partners to create enriching program activities.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback on performance.
- Organized events to promote community involvement and student participation.
- Fostered a supportive environment that encouraged open communication and trust.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
Assistant Director
Steve and Kate's
Manhattan Beach, California
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated communication between director and team, ensuring clarity of information and instructions to maintain alignment.
- Resolved safety concerns and addressed issues involving children and staff to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
- Updated director on daily occurrences and incidents to ensure informed decision-making.
- Write injury report for a kid that got hurt.
- Do customer service by signing in kids and checking IDs of parents so kids can leave with their parents.
- Do safety checks and close the campus and close studios.
Mentor/content
El Camino College
Torrance, California
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Help mentees set clear and achievable goals, providing direction and focus for their mentoring relationship.
- Provided targeted guidance and resources to assist mentees in overcoming challenges and developing their skills.
- Provided constructive feedback to mentees on their performance, progress, and areas for improvement, fostering growth and development.
- Shared my expertise, experiences, and insights with mentees, offering valuable learning opportunities and perspectives.
- Developed engaging content aimed at enhancing the reach team's visibility and outreach efforts.
- Created promotional content to elevate awareness of department programs and services.
YMCA Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Torrance-South Bay
Torrance, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided individual attention to each camper to ensure their needs were met throughout the day.
- Collaborated with counselors to create team building exercises that fostered camper engagement and camaraderie.
- Prepared materials for daily activities, ensuring smooth execution and enhancing camper experience.
- Modeled appropriate behavior during interactions with staff and campers, promoting a positive and respectful camp environment.
YMCA Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Torrance SouthBay
Torrance, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Co-led the planning, organization, and implementation of recreational activities such as sports, games, arts and crafts projects, swimming lessons and field trips.
- Organized age-appropriate group activities aligned with campers' interests to enhance engagement and enjoyment.
- Supervised meal times to promote healthy eating habits and ensure proper hydration among campers.
- Ensured that all campers were safe at all times by monitoring their behavior and responding appropriately to disciplinary issues.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among campers while promoting a respectful environment.
- Maintained accurate attendance and progress reports to monitor camper development and inform future programming.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Mass Communication Concentration in Digital Media
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC04-2026
Bachelors of Arts - Letters in Film Production
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2021
Skills
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Expertise
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Videography
- Filmmaking
- Adobe pro editing
- Interviewing
- One on one interviews
- Video Camera
- Improvise
- Digital media production
- Content creation
- Customer engagement
- Active listening
- Expert in [software]
Projects
- Intuition, A Film about a serial killer grandma living with her young roommates., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_E9t2-pmhw
- Rams Football game recap, Recorded Rams Football games and the atmosphere during the game.
- Interviews, I interviewed a lot of people.
- Recap of El Camino Respiratory Open House, I recorded an open house for El Camino Respiratory Program and gained reactions and B-Roll.
- Ram life shows, I produced some shows for my studio production class that’s on YouTube., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3f1UtKSAZE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGahOmhmPpY
Timeline
Before and After School Counselor
YMCA Northwest
08.2025 - Current
Team Retail Associate
Barnes and Noble College
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Steve and Kate's
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mentor/content
El Camino College
02.2024 - 06.2024
Mentor/videographer
Bridge Builders Foundation
01.2023 - Current
YMCA Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Torrance-South Bay
06.2022 - 08.2022
YMCA Day Camp Counselor
YMCA Torrance SouthBay
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Mass Communication Concentration in Digital Media
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelors of Arts - Letters in Film Production
California State University Sacramento
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
El Camino College