Wendy Hendrickson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Devoted Troop Leader with 6 years of experience coordinating troop activities. Plans and supervises meetings, engaging troop members and directing counselors. Instilling community values and spirit of service in youth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts Of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes And Pines
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Encouraged Girl Scouts to develop own leadership skills through hands-on experiences.
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
- Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
- Encouraged participation in camp activities and guided troop members in safe adventures.
- Established and maintained safe and positive environment for Girl Scouts to grow, learn and have fun.
- Created and maintained budget for Girl Scout activities, confirming organization had necessary resources.
- Supervised troop volunteers and counselors in execution of unit needs to contribute to safety and healthy experience.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Bus Driver
Metro Transit
07.1999 - 11.2007
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for passengers.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions, and reportable incidents.
- Assisted passengers with inquiries and requests during trips.
- Adhered to safety regulations to verify wellbeing of passengers and fellow drivers.
- Diffused potential passenger disputes with fairness and professionalism.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Childcare Aide
Especially For Children
08.1996 - 08.1999
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Repaired office equipment and children's play area toys.
- Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
- Maintained childcare center schedule in alignment with parent needs.
- Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept children between ages of new born and 4yrs safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
- Designed monthly activity schedules to balance play, rest and learning time.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Childcare Aide
Community Child Care Center
01.1993 - 08.1996
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
- Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept children between ages of newborn and 18 months safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
Education
No Degree - Computers in Bussiness
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNNo Degree - Theology, Music Literature, Language Arts
University of Saint Thomas
Saint Paul, MNHigh School Diploma -
Washburn Senior High School
Minneapolis, MN06.1996
No Degree - Post Secondary, English Literature,
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN1996
Skills
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Outdoor Events
- Parental Involvement
- Fundraising
- Day Trips
- Funds Management
- Meeting Leadership
- Group Supervision
- Event Planning
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Safety Guidelines and Procedures
- Safety Demonstrations
Timeline
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Girl Scouts Of Minnesota & Wisconsin Lakes And Pines
09.2017 - 09.2022
Bus Driver
Metro Transit
07.1999 - 11.2007
Childcare Aide
Especially For Children
08.1996 - 08.1999
Childcare Aide
Community Child Care Center
01.1993 - 08.1996
No Degree - Computers in Bussiness
Normandale Community College
No Degree - Theology, Music Literature, Language Arts
University of Saint Thomas
High School Diploma -
Washburn Senior High School
No Degree - Post Secondary, English Literature,
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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