Suzanne Margolis
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership and strategic oversight. Adept at driving organizational success through effective team collaboration and dynamic problem-solving. Recognized for adaptability and keen focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Camp Tel Yehudah
03.2022 - Current
- Recruit, hire, and train 120-130 seasonal staff members each summer
- Manage $600K hiring budget
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing ongoing training
- Design and prepare overall summer camp program including building the overall summer calendar, daily schedules, and camp trips
- Supervise and support summer leadership team so they can effectively implement the day to day of camp
- Collaborate with Camp Director to strategize and execute camper recruitment campaigns and marketing initiatives
- Implement and support the overall strategic vision of Camp Tel Yehudah
Tel Aviv Experience Manager
Young Judaea Year Course
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned two 4-month Tel Aviv semesters for 200 Post High School Gap Year Students
- Managed Tel Aviv semester budget of $250,000
- Communicated with students and parents about important updates
- Supervised team of five live-in counselors and supported them in managing the daily needs of all participants
- Conducted regular evaluations of team performance, providing constructive feedback and tailored coaching for continued development
Head Counselor
Camp Tel Yehudah
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised a team of unit heads and supported them in managing counselors and campers
- Collaborated with educational team to build age-appropriate curriculum and educational arc for campers
- Enhanced camper experience by designing and implementing diverse activities
- Managed the day-to-day operation of camp for 150 campers and 30 staff members
Program Coordinator
Young Judaea Year Course
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Manage team of four live-in madrichot (counselor) and support them in managing the daily needs of all participants
- Plan and execute Informal Education activities for 100 participants
- Support students in exploring the complexity of Israeli society and history through volunteering and internships
- Build weekly schedules for each living community and track
Gap Year Counselor
Young Judaea Year Course
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Guided a group of 50-60 Post High School participants living in a new environment, away from home for the first time
- Facilitated programming to help participants live together successfully and integrate into Israeli society
- Managed day-to-day needs of participants as well as their social, physical, and mental well-being
- Restructured the stipend system for the program's 3 living communities
Operations Director
Oasis Day Camps
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with the programming team to plan events, order supplies, and create schedules for campers and staff
- Built and maintained relationships with campers, parents, and families
- Created systems to share information across camp such as an attendance reconciliation system to track all campers and comply with Department of Health regulations
Teaching Fellow
Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, Israel Outdoors Next
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Partnered with Israeli teachers to help underpriveledged students enhance their English communication skills
- Planned and facilitated lessons in accordance with the Israeli public school curriculum
- Attended seminars related to TESOL and Israeli culture and history
Swim Director
Oasis Day Camps
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed swim staff of 3 by creating schedules and assigning swim-level groups
- Created a safe swimming environment for up to 60 campers at a time
- Organized camp swim program by creating daily, age-appropriate swim lessons which enhanced and taught vital swim skills to campers at all swim levels
Classroom Assistant
Maine-Endwell Central School District
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Encouraged students to reach their academic goals by providing individualized attention
- Guided students in narrowing down research topics and using technology in order to complete their research
- Collaborated with other classroom assistants to organize fundraisers for the school district meal plan and to purchase school supplies for students within the school district
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
Binghamton University, State University of New York
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Binghamton University, State University of New York
05.2018
Skills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Operations management
- Onboarding and training
- Budget management
- Hiring and training
Volunteer Experience
- Teaching Fellow, Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, Israel Outdoors Next, 01/01/18, 06/30/19, Partnered with Israeli teachers to help students enhance their English communication skills., Planned and facilitated lessons in accordance with the Israeli public school curriculum., Attended seminars related to TESOL and Israeli culture and history.
- Classroom Assistant, Maine-Endwell Central School District, 09/01/16, 05/31/17, Encouraged students to reach their academic goals by providing individualized attention., Guided students in narrowing down research topics and using technology in order to complete their research., Collaborated with other classroom assistants to organize fundraisers for the school district meal plan and to purchase school supplies for students within the school district.
Languages
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Director
Camp Tel Yehudah
03.2022 - Current
Head Counselor
Camp Tel Yehudah
06.2021 - 08.2021
Tel Aviv Experience Manager
Young Judaea Year Course
05.2021 - 03.2022
Program Coordinator
Young Judaea Year Course
12.2020 - 05.2021
Gap Year Counselor
Young Judaea Year Course
08.2019 - 11.2020
Operations Director
Oasis Day Camps
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teaching Fellow
Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, Israel Outdoors Next
01.2018 - 06.2019
Classroom Assistant
Maine-Endwell Central School District
09.2016 - 05.2017
Swim Director
Oasis Day Camps
06.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
Binghamton University, State University of New York
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