Thomas M. Thalacker
Far Hills,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and passionate professional with extensive experience at Meadowbrook Day Camp and Schiff Nature Preserve excelling in event coordination and mentoring. Proven ability to foster teamwork and promote conservation through engaging activities. Skilled and knowledgeable in CRM management and adept at maintaining organization, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants. Committed to creating positive environments in sports and nature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Camp Counselor- MeadowBrook Day Camp
Meadowbrook Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured a memorable summer experience for campers by consistently displaying enthusiasm, positivity, and professionalism throughout the season.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to maintain accurate inventory of camp supplies, ensuring timely reordering when needed.
- Managed up to twenty-nine-year-old boys, leading them to fun and safe activities
Senior Camp Counselor- Schiff Nature Preserve
Schiff Nature Preserve
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Counseled hundreds of Campers, coordinated activities and meetings with managers and parents
- Provided first aid care for minor injuries, ensuring all incidents were documented according to camp policies.
- Taught survival and Piratical Wilderness tips
- Worked with all age ranges
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth.
Volunteer- Youth Soccer Coach- FCUSA
FCUSA
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modeling respectful behavior both on and off the field.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
Youth Soccer Referee
West Morris Soccer Club
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Displayed respect to coaches, participants and parents to promote positive playing environment.
- Demonstrated flexibility with scheduling demands to accommodate varying match times at different locations across the region.
- Encouraged respectful behavior from coaches and players alike by setting an example of professionalism throughout matches.
- Eliminated favoritism by adhering to established rules and calling games fairly.
- Refereed over 30 games
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing And Management
Indiana University - School Of Public Health
Bloomington, Indiana12-2025
Minor - Personal Finace
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bloomington12-2025
High School Diploma -
West Morris Mendham High School
Mendham, New Jersey06.2021
Skills
- Merchandising strategies
- Commissioner of 6 Fantasy Sport Leagues
- Social media marketing
- CRM management
- Proficient In Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Docs
- Strong organizational and event coordination capabilities
- Passionate about conservation and sports management
- Comfortable with being uncomfortable
Timeline
Senior Camp Counselor- MeadowBrook Day Camp
Meadowbrook Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer- Youth Soccer Coach- FCUSA
FCUSA
09.2019 - 11.2019
Youth Soccer Referee
West Morris Soccer Club
08.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Camp Counselor- Schiff Nature Preserve
Schiff Nature Preserve
06.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing And Management
Indiana University - School Of Public Health
Minor - Personal Finace
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
High School Diploma -
West Morris Mendham High School