Samuel Schmidt
Portland,TN
Summary
Aspiring Adventist Educator pursuing a B.A. in History with substantial experience in summer camp leadership, youth mentorship, and program coordination. Passionate about Adventist boarding school education and committed to fostering students' spiritual, academic, and social development. Seeking to contribute to an Adventist academy community in a variety of capacities, including residential life, classroom instruction, athletics, and extracurricular programming.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Boy's Director
Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
Liberty, Tennessee
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Led training sessions to improve camp counselor performance and close skill gaps.
- Resolved camp staff conflicts and facilitated fair dispute resolution.
- Oversaw male staff and camper discipline with the help of the Camp Director.
- Coordinated with administration staff to enhance teamwork and foster positive camp culture.
- Coordinated a spiritual environment for the camp counselors.
- Helped run routine safety drills to prepare staff and campers for emergencies.
- Enforced curfew for male staff and campers.
- Organized and maintained comfortable lodging for male staff and campers, contributing to a positive camp experience.
- Inspected cabins regularly to maintain cleanliness standards for male staff and campers.
- Stayed calm and professional during stressful situations and helped settle tense moments.
Video Editor
SAU Gym-Masters
Collegedale, Tennessee
08.2022 - Current
- Produced promotional videos for SAU Gym-Masters to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Produced three feature-length documentaries showcasing Gym-Masters and SDA Gymnastics to highlight athletic achievements.
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives with Final Cut Pro X to effectively convey stories and connect with audiences.
Youth Summer Camp Staff Member
Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
Liberty , TN
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Led camp activities and supervised staff
- Sports Staff
- Guided participants in archery practice sessions
- Gymnastics Coach
- Pool Director
- Lifeguard
- Boat Driver
- Videographer
- Video Editor
Life Guard & Competitive Swim Coach
Gallatin Civic Center
Gallatin, Tennessee
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided effective swim coaching, developing techniques for competitive swimmers.
- Designed training programs tailored to individual swimmer needs and skill levels
- Monitored participants and enforced rules to ensure safety during swim sessions.
- Provided first aid and responded promptly to emergencies, maintaining a safe environment.
- Enforced facility rules, crowd limits, and restricted-area access for patrons.
- Completed incident reports and communicated concerns to supervisors and event staff to enhance safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN05-2027
Skills
- First-Aid certified
- Lifeguard certified
- Residential management
- Team building
- Group facilitation
- Public speaking
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural awareness
- Critical thinking
- Research methods
- Historical analysis
- Historical interpretation
- Academic writing
- Archival research
- Lifeguard certified
Timeline
Video Editor
SAU Gym-Masters
08.2022 - Current
Boy's Director
Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
07.2022 - 07.2024
Youth Summer Camp Staff Member
Indian Creek Camp & Conference Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Life Guard & Competitive Swim Coach
Gallatin Civic Center
05.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern Adventist University