Zavien Wells
Clinton,MS
Summary
Resourceful Camp Counselor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in program development, behavior management, and emergency response, ensuring engaging and safe environments for camp participants. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, fostering positive relationships with campers and staff alike. Committed to creating memorable and educational camp experiences through innovative approaches and team collaboration. As well as a hardworking Fry Cook with proven excellence in fast-paced kitchens. Adheres to all safe kitchen practices while delivering orders on time. Reputation for consistent attendance, strong work ethic and calm demeanor.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board
Clinton, MS
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Managed inventory of camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Inspected cabins daily to verify cleanliness standards were met according to health regulations.
- Led nightly devotional services for spiritual growth opportunities for all campers.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Fry Cook
Jack's
Starkville, MS
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines when handling food and cleaning kitchen areas.
- Adhered to company policies regarding proper food storage, labeling and rotation of stock.
- Maintained a clean work area by washing dishes, utensils, equipment and counters throughout shift.
- Kept abreast of current menu items, ingredients and preparation methods for each item served in the restaurant.
- Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
- Utilized appropriate tools such as tongs or spatulas when retrieving or transferring hot foods from fryer baskets to plates.
- Assisted with inventory management tasks such as counting supplies or updating records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Neuroscience
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05-2027
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Equipment Inspection
- Child Supervision
- Peer Mentoring
- Group activity implementation
- Effective Communication
- Emergency Response
- Group and individual instruction
- Enforcing Rules
- Positive Engagement
- Creative and Energetic
- Safety Management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Compassionate communication
Affiliations
- Reading
- Sword training
- Theatrics
- Gaming
- Studying
- Riddle solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Elementary
References
- Jordan East| Camp Director| Phone number:(662)-871-9270| Email: jeast@garaywa.org
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Mississippi Baptist Convention Board
05.2024 - 07.2024
Fry Cook
Jack's
08.2023 - 09.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Neuroscience
Mississippi College
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