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Sarah Jayne

Sarah Jayne

Holiday,FL

Summary

High-energy and dependable individual who prioritizes team work, problem solving, organizational skills and time management to produce a positive work environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Camp Mason
Hardwick, NJ
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service while hosting groups
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants during activity periods
  • Coordinated and led ecology, challenge, team building and target activities for both small and large groups.
  • Trained a staff of 10+ on ecology, challenge, team building and target activities
  • Produced curriculum for slacklining, rock throwing and low ropes
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships

Summer Camp Staff Member

YMCA Camp Mason
Hardwick Township, NJ
06.2019 - 09.2022

Health director (2019)

  • Created systems to keep track of camper and staff medications
  • Safeguarded campers and staff, providing general first aid and distributing medication to campers as directed.
  • Logged all medication distributions daily
  • Trained 2 medical staff, provided direct supervision, and ongoing staff development
  • Inventoried medical supplies and placed orders when needed
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers concerning treatment plans for campers and staff
  • Communicated with campers and parents (of minors), ensuring that medical information was kept private

Camp Photographer (2021)

  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication onto camp website, brochure and Waldo
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization

Assistant Day Camp Director (2022)

  • Cultivated cordial relationships with campers, parents or guardians.
  • Liaised with food service managers and cooks with respect to food-related program requirements.
  • Communicated with parents and staff regarding camper or program issues.
  • Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, familiarizing with camp traditions and verifying basic knowledge of activities.
  • Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
  • Managed 20+ camp staff members.
  • Handled administrative and business management needs for busy day camp with as many as 110 children in attendance each summer season.
  • Organized session wrap-up events to recognize campers and staff achievements.
  • Mentored camp counselors in effective strategies for relating to campers and teaching important life skills.
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of 5 and 15 years old
  • Performed staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement.

Customer Care Specialist

GSSNE Council
Warwick, RI
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
  • Identified customer issues with products or services, investigated causes and initiated resolutions
  • Communicated with customers to identify needs and expectation pertaining to membership, product sales, and outdoor programs
  • Collaborated with all departments to insure right answers were provided for all calls and cases
  • Registered 5-10 girls/volunteers for memberships and placed girls/volunteers in troops through salesforce
  • Communicated with customers to assess and address individual needs, providing timely and quality support via salesforce systems
  • Update/fix membership issues for girls and volunteers
  • Attended recruitment events and assisted with outdoor programs as needed
  • Directed customers to appropriate departments for additional support
  • Explained charges, fees, terms of sales and service agreements to over 50+ customers daily

Kitchen Manager

GSSNE Camp Hoffman
Kingstown, RI
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Managed two kitchen staff members
  • Produced schedules for all kitchen staff
  • Provided meals daily for 100+ people including vegan and gluten free meals with desserts
  • Created menus for summer 2018 and 2019
  • Worked with program director to create special meals once per week that matched with camps weekly themes
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Developed new kitchen manual and handbook
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

C.O.P.E. Director

Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America
Cranston, RI
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw COPE program at Camp Camplin, Yawgoog, and Norse
  • Hired and trained 10 instructor staff
  • Communicated with group leaders before, during and after their trip
  • Provided marketing for COPE programs through social media
  • Created schedules for groups and instructors
  • Maintained COPE course
  • Create new classes to grow C.O.P.E program

Assistant Summer Camp Director

Ridgewood YMCA
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities
  • Planned, bought supplies, and set up weekly theme days
  • Over saw Arts and Crafts instructor
  • Assisted in parent communication of 50+ campers
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors in effective strategies for relating to campers and teaching important life skills
  • Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments
  • Co-ran staff meetings with Summer Camp Director
  • Joined camper groups when needed
  • Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress
  • Inventoried all medical and camp supplies
  • Handled any non major behavioral issues
  • Assisted with training of 12+ staff
  • Scheduled special guests for youth camp

Before/After Care

Washington Kid Care & Learning Center
Washington, NJ
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Produced the Curriculum for 30+ students in kid care's aftercare program
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Organized games and crafts for students
  • Walked with 10+ students to and from schools
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to students and parents, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Provided marketing for Kid Care's afterschool program
  • Provided healthy snack for all 30+ students
  • Actively listened to students, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Filled in for preschool, pre-k, and infant/toddler teachers

Front Desk Members Consultant

Gibson's gym
Washington, NJ
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Provided custom protein shakes for gym members
  • Greeted members upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
  • Assessed stock items daily and re-stocked items if needed
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled any needs
  • Took training session reservations over phone, in person and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Provided light housekeeping around gym and childcare area

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Camp Bernie
Port Murray, NJ
04.2010 - 02.2017
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Hosted day and overnight groups (30-150 people)
  • Communicated with group leaders and Participants while hosting
  • Adjusted schedules as needed while hosting
  • Belay trained on climbing tower, high ropes course and Vertical Play Pen
  • Taught students and adults how to use team building skills in their lives outside of camp
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
  • Instructed campers how to push through their fears and accomplish things they thought they couldn't
  • Lead guided hikes around camp and surrounding area
  • Coordinated and led ecology, challenge, sensory, Team building and range activities for both small and large groups.
  • Communicated with staff while hosting groups
  • Assisted with Before/After care

Education

Certified Physical Therapy Aid Certificate -

Warren County Community College
Washington Township, NJ
2012

High School Diploma -

Warren County Vo. Tech
Washington Township, NJ
2008

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Customer and Service-Oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Scheduling Events and Programs
  • Group Supervision
  • Team-Building Exercises
  • Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • Redcross first aid, CPR/AED Pro certified (expires: 11/22/23)
  • Level 1 USA archery certified (expires: 05/23/2026)
  • Safeserve certification (expires: 6/15/24, willing to re-certify if needed)

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Summer Camp Staff Member

YMCA Camp Mason
06.2019 - 09.2022

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Camp Mason
04.2019 - 10.2022

Customer Care Specialist

GSSNE Council
09.2018 - 03.2019

Kitchen Manager

GSSNE Camp Hoffman
06.2018 - 08.2018

C.O.P.E. Director

Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America
03.2018 - 08.2018

Assistant Summer Camp Director

Ridgewood YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017

Before/After Care

Washington Kid Care & Learning Center
11.2015 - 05.2016

Front Desk Members Consultant

Gibson's gym
02.2014 - 11.2014

Outdoor Education Instructor

YMCA Camp Bernie
04.2010 - 02.2017

Certified Physical Therapy Aid Certificate -

Warren County Community College

High School Diploma -

Warren County Vo. Tech
  • Redcross first aid, CPR/AED Pro certified Expires: 11/22/23
  • Level 1 USA archery certified (currently recertifying)
  • Safeserve certification Expires: 6/15/24 (willing to re-certify if needed)


Sarah Jayne