Vanessa Cowan
Chesapeake
Summary
Dedicated Summer Camp Counselor with strengths in team building, safety supervision, and event planning. Committed to creating engaging experiences while ensuring a positive and safe environment for participants.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Community Outreach Program
Mount Vernon
07.2022 - Current
- Engaged children in diverse activities including arts and crafts, singing, sports, games, and field trips, ensuring a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Coordinated daily activities for campers to foster teamwork and enhance engagement.
- Supervised camper safety during outdoor activities and events.
- Led arts and crafts sessions that sparked creativity and self-expression among participants.
- Monitored children during recreational activities to foster a fun and safe environment.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the campground.
Nutrition Service Aide
City of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted in preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents.
- Streamlined inventory management of food supplies and kitchen materials to ensure efficient operations.
- Addressed customer inquiries and complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and dining experience.
- Organized supplies and restocked shelves.
- Created a positive first impression by greeting each customer warmly. upon arrival at the cafeteria or dining room.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grassfield High School
Chesapeake, VA06-2026
Skills
- Activity coordination
- Child supervision
- Customer service
- Customer service
- Supply organization
- Effective communication
- Effective communication
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Youth Community Outreach Program
07.2022 - Current
Nutrition Service Aide
City of Mount Vernon
07.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Grassfield High School