Viola (Vee) Duran-Pedroza
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking and reliable individual with diverse experience with all ages and backgrounds. Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships. Quick to adapt to a variety of environments. Forward-thinking individual with a proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Coordinator - Teens/Camps
Apex Parks And Recreation District
Arvada, CO
03.2019 - Current
- Develops and implements youth and teen programs. Between ages of 7-17. Including monthly Youth/Teen Special Events such as Pride Night/Prom, Parents Night Out, Safe Sitter, and monthly Clubs.
- Provides hands-on, direct supervision of Licensed Day Camp and Teen programming. Including hiring, training, scheduling, operations, and budgeting.
- Ensures the Day Camp program complies with Colorado State Licensing Guidelines, and any other regulations or licensing standards that apply to Children’s Programs.
- Develop professional relationships and partnerships with outside resources to support Youth/Teen community.
- Monitored facility usage to ensure safety regulations were followed during Teen Center hours, special events, and clubs at Secrest Recreation Center.
- Youth/Teen Specialist - Feb. 2020 - Aug. 2021
- Counselor in Training Director - Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2020
Kid Watch Supervisor
Denver Parks and Recreation
Denver, CO
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
Youth Group Leader
Bridge Project
Denver, CO
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Instructed and mentored youth between Kindergarten and Twelfth grade, in weekly youth meetings, special group events and curriculum based education sessions.
Assistant Program Coordinator/JR. Trainer/Mentor Leader
Smart-Girl
Denver, CO
10.2010 - 12.2016
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training.
- Facilitated curriculum based after-school programming.
- Program Assistant, 2012-2016.
- JR. Trainer for Smart-Girl Leadership Training, 2012-2016.
- Smart-Girl Group Lead, Oct. 2010-May 2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic program planning
- Staff Development
- Customer Rapport
- Partnership Building
- Problem-Solving Abilities
Accomplishments
Colorado Parks and Recreation Association - PLAaY Committee Secretary
Adult CPR/AED, Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator - Teens/Camps
Apex Parks And Recreation District
03.2019 - Current
Kid Watch Supervisor
Denver Parks and Recreation
12.2018 - 04.2019
Youth Group Leader
Bridge Project
12.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Program Coordinator/JR. Trainer/Mentor Leader
Smart-Girl
10.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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