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Samuel Wood

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

I ultimately really love working with people. Whether that's customer service, training others, working with kids, or whatever the case may be, that's really my passion. I've had loads of experience in these areas, as a camp counselor the past 3 years, and working in management for the same amount of time.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coach

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • As a Program Coach I helped train and lead a team of up to 20 people.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
  • I ran various programmatic aspects of the camp, and communicated with our host partners to ensure there weren't any issues.

Assistant Store Manager

Sonic
Laramie, WY
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
  • Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Program Coach

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • As a program coach I trained and led a team of 20 people to work with children, run heavy equipment, and work together well as a team. I worked customer service with hundreds of people, and ran a store for the camp over the summer as well.

Operations Flex

Kohls Department Store
Monument, CO
01.2022 - 05.2022

As a flex I

  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
  • Used problem solving to help customers and associates in any way I could
  • Offered general support to the entire store, in whatever area was needed.

Overnight Team Lead

Kohls Department Store
Monument, CO
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
  • Lead a team of 35 people effectively through the season

Camp Counselor

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
Colorado Springs, United States
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
  • Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
  • Communicated camper needs, progress, and attitudes in weekly staff meetings and made appropriate program adjustments.
  • Arranged decorations, equipment, and site resources to facilitate various entertaining activities for campers.
  • Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.

Operations Associate

Kohls Department Store
Monument, CO
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supported project management and implementation to achieve on time and in line with requirements.
  • Shipped packages and received goods and materials under guidance of company's procedures.
  • Moved freight within warehouse environment using pallet jacks and other equipment.
  • Assisted with training of new employees, offering constructive feedback on completion of job tasks.

Camp Counselor

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
Colorado Springs, United States
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

Operations Associate

Kohls Department Store
Monument, CO
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Shipped packages and received goods and materials under guidance of company's procedures.
  • Moved freight within warehouse environment using pallet jacks and other equipment.
  • Handled returns of damaged products to respective suppliers, following corporate return policies.
  • Assisted with training of new employees, offering constructive feedback on completion of job tasks.
  • Helped senior staff carry out daily facility operations, set schedules and meet customer requirements.

Skills

  • Systems implementation
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Staff training and development
  • High-pressure environments

Timeline

Program Coach

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
05.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Store Manager

Sonic
08.2022 - 05.2023

Program Coach

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
05.2022 - 08.2022

Operations Flex

Kohls Department Store
01.2022 - 05.2022

Overnight Team Lead

Kohls Department Store
10.2021 - 12.2021

Camp Counselor

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
06.2021 - 08.2021

Operations Associate

Kohls Department Store
09.2020 - 01.2021

Camp Counselor

Eagle Lake Camps Of The Navigators
06.2020 - 08.2020

Operations Associate

Kohls Department Store
10.2019 - 05.2020
Samuel Wood