Open To Work
Stone Gardner
Ballantyne Kicks
Charlotte,NC
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
Charlotte, NC, US
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offCompany Culture
As a Camp Counselor, I'mexperienced in developing engaging programming and supervising diverse groups. Fostered a positive community and mentored staff to enhance team efficiency and facilitate personal growth among students. Committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment while ensuring safety through effective supervision and training.
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
1 Year 4 Months
Camp Thunderbird YMCA - Clover, SC | 05.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented creative programming, enhancing camper participation and enjoyment.
- Supervised daily activities for up to 30 campers, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Trained new counselors in training and activity staff on camp procedures and emergency protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, fostering a positive community environment.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
Musician
2 Years 5 Months
Self Employed - Charlotte, NC | 04.2024 - Current
- Managed booking and scheduling of performances to maximize opportunities for exposure and income.
- Conducted rehearsals, providing feedback to musicians for improved performance quality and cohesion.
- Implemented sound engineering techniques to ensure high-quality audio production during recordings and live events.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
Martial Arts Instructor
5 Years 6 Months
Ballantyne Kicks - Charlotte, NC | 03.2021 - Current
- Mentored junior instructors to improve teaching methodologies and student interactions.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student performance and tailor training approaches.
- Conducted regular practices to evaluate student performance and tailor training approaches.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere, encouraging personal growth and discipline among students.
Pizza Delivery Driver
10 Months
Librettos - Charlotte, NC | 08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered pizzas efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction and timely service.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times.
- Managed cash transactions and processed payments accurately at point of sale.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate deliveries during peak hours.
- Implemented improvements in delivery processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, fostering customer loyalty and retention.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Military Institute - Lexington
05-2028
- Cameron Scholarship Recipient
- VMI Firefighting Club Member, VMI Club Volleyball ACIC, VMI Ethics and Debate Club Member
- Sigma Nu Member
- Extracurricular Activities: The Voice of VMI
Skills
Camper oversight
Empathy in interactions
Effective communication
Role modeling
Group management
Program development
Mentorship
Compassionate messaging
Certification
- Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, Red Cross/YMCA - May 2025-Current
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Professional Working
Interests
I like working with my hands and fixing things.
Graphic Design
Enjoy participating in meditation for overall physical and mental well-being.
Cooking
Music
Gym Workouts
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Volunteering
Documenting and sharing travel experiences.
Martial Arts
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
Video Gaming
I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth.
Surfing
Photography
Running
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Thunderbird YMCA
05.2025 - CurrentRead more
Musician
Self Employed
04.2024 - CurrentRead more
Pizza Delivery Driver
Librettos
08.2023 - 06.2024Read more
Martial Arts Instructor
Ballantyne Kicks
03.2021 - CurrentRead more
Virginia Military Institute - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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