Dynamic leader with proven expertise in youth and family enrichment, honed at Commerce City Parks & Recreation. Excelled in event planning and summer programming, demonstrating creativity, strategic planning, and relationship building. Tackled promoting career-based camps while enhancing community engagement. Strategic project coordination, with a strong record of developing impactful, educational activities for diverse age groups.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Services Family Enrichment Director
Commerce City Parks & Recreation
08.2021 - 03.2023
Focused on Youth & Family Enrichment: Event Planning
Summer Enrichment Programming
Career-Based Camps
Assisted in planning and running community events with 100+ attendance
Planned and lead classes for summer enrichment programming for kids ages 6-12 to learn music, crafts, cooking, and basic skills.
Teamed up with local law enforcement and first responders to create camps for youth ages 6-18 who find interest in community service career paths.
Creating flyers and promotional gear for our upcoming events, strong in digital design.
Familiar with budgeting at city level and understanding of where receipts were logged.
Youth Services Summer Camp Leader
Commerce City Parks and Recreation
04.2021 - 08.2021
Lead youth ages 6-9 in daily Summer Camp, consisting of crafts, outside active play, and weekly field trips surrounding a consistent theme.
Encourage the following of specific core values and how they are important in daily life: respect, collaboration, curiosity, and safety
Established positive relationships with campers and parents through effective communication and rapport-building efforts.
Developed creative solutions for addressing behavioral issues while maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
Improved camp safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
Recreation and Maintenance Specialist at Parks and Recreation, City of Kansas CityRecreation and Maintenance Specialist at Parks and Recreation, City of Kansas City