Zachary Farris
Lucas,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and self-confident professional with a proven track record at LeTourneau University, excelling in event coordination and fostering interpersonal relationships. Successfully organized engaging community events and supervised teams, enhancing camper experiences while ensuring safety and collaboration. Adept at problem-solving and effective planning, committed to creating positive environments for growth and learning.
Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about helping others succeed with proven track record in developing successful mentoring relationships with students. Fosters sense of community among residents to support individuals in times of need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized living environment.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new students into residential program.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
Sports Information Student Assistant
LeTourneau University
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in helping running home athletic events.
- Operated cameras, input statistics, operate scoreboards and spotted for various sports.
- Worked in a high pressure environment with high stakes for failure.
- Learned how to operate in a professional environment with high behavioral standards.
Summer Camp Director
Impact Activities
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and tennis instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Managed camp operations for the tennis facility serving over 40 to 60 campers each day.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Trained and managed team of 10+ instructors.
- Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics, and arts, and crafts.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Organized session wrap-up events to recognize campers' achievements.
- Tracked facilities and equipment safety and cleanliness and took corrective action to resolve emerging issues.
Education
BBA - Finance
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX05-2026
Skills
- Event coordination
- Collaborator
- Interpersonal relationships
- Effective planning
- Self-confident
- Problem-solver
- Time management
- Moral conduct
Timeline
Summer Camp Director
Impact Activities
05.2024 - 08.2024
Resident Assistant
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - Current
Sports Information Student Assistant
LeTourneau University
10.2022 - Current
BBA - Finance
LeTourneau University
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