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Zachery Shapiro

Newark,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic camp focused individual with eight years of experience. Designs and implements camp programs, involving campers in educational and character-building enterprises through fun and engaging activities. Sends every camper home better prepared to conquer life challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outdoor Instructor

YMCA North
09.2022 - Current
  • As an outdoor instructor I am trained in many forms of outdoor activities including Water Adventure, High Ropes, Target Sports, Basic Pioneering, Camping, and Team Building
  • Each week a new group would be here with different needs and plans that I was trained to accommodate
  • The camp is ACF certified and thus had extensive training on Childhood Trauma Identification and Prevention
  • As a part of high ropes I was solo and team belay certified

YMCA Unit Leader

YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • As Unit leader I worked administratively organizing and planning for all kids from 10-13 throughout the entire summer
  • I managed all staff working in this unit while scheduling and leading my own cabin
  • Regularly did wellness checks with all cabin leaders nightly
  • Each of the 5-6 cabins would have 10-12 kids and 2 staff members each which I oversaw and led
  • Each week the staff and children changed which led to many unique situations to work with.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction levels by recognizing achievements regularly and offering constructive feedback during performance reviews.

Respite Care Provider

Pacific Homecare Services
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • As a respite care provider, I worked with kids with disabilities or special care requirements
  • I monitored their progress and regression as well as manage their needs as required
  • One on one in home speciality care, as well light assistance for the client's parents.

YMCA Unit Leader

YMCA of Northern Utah
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • I was responsible for all kids aged 5-10 that came to camp each week averaging about 40-80 kids
  • I planned their schedules, activities and managed staff for that age range
  • Along side this administrativeduty I also ran the Nature program for all of camp in which I would take kids on hikes in the mountains and teach about wildlife and the world around them.

YMCA Camp Counselor

YMCA of Northern Utah
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • I was in charge of taking care of 6-10 kids, from ages 6-15 for week long periods
  • I was in charge of their meals, their scheduling, their comfort and their enjoyment
  • I did custodial stuff as well, and lead them in doing chores and growing in responsibility, honesty, caring and respect
  • I was expected to be able to quickly respond and resolve any and all conflicts or issues the children found themselves in
  • We would stay in the cabins with the kids effectively putting us on the clock 24 hours a day
  • As this was just this summer we held Covid-19 protocols to the highest expectations, sanitation, masks and social distancing were all done regularly and constantly.

Theater Technician

Newark Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • As a theater technician I was responsible for overseeing groups using the facilities and meeting their needs
  • I am talented in light design and have knowledge of sound operation as well
  • I have done a variety of work such as, musicals, plays, dances, concerts, presentations, and even a speech by congressman Ro Khanna
  • I would be there the full time of the event, working with the renters to ensure they had everything to their satisfaction.

Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • As a deli clerk I operated and maintained the deli at a wide range of hours
  • Anywhere from 2am-11pm I would be responsible for maintaining the deli department
  • I cooked chickens, soups, and other hot meals on a schedule while also performing customer orders, stocking the aisles and cleaning
  • I operated the slicers and am trained in efficient and friendly customer service.

Sandwich Maker/Cashier

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • I was in charge of making sandwich, soups, salads and any other order the customers may have requested
  • I ran the register and handled monetary transactions regularly
  • I preformed prep work, stocking the store, and cleaning/sanitation during closing.

Education

High school diploma -

Newark Memorial High School
Newark, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Care for Special Needs (4 years)
  • Caregiving
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Presentation Skills
  • Group Supervision
  • Youth Behaviour Management
  • Activity Planning and Coordination
  • Staff Training
  • Camper Retention
  • Camp schedule management
  • Environmental Stewardship

Certification

  • CPR/AED, 06/01/20, 06/01/22
  • First Aid, 06/01/20, 06/01/22

Assessments

Security guard skills, Highly Proficient, 03/01/22, Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints

Additional Information

Over a collective total of 2000+ hours of community service/volunteer hours for nonprofit outdoor educational camps. Programs include: Exploring New Horizons, The YMCA, Mission Springs Outdoor Ed, among many others


Timeline

Outdoor Instructor

YMCA North
09.2022 - Current

YMCA Unit Leader

YMCA
05.2022 - 08.2022

YMCA Unit Leader

YMCA of Northern Utah
05.2021 - 08.2021

Respite Care Provider

Pacific Homecare Services
10.2020 - 05.2022

YMCA Camp Counselor

YMCA of Northern Utah
06.2020 - 08.2020

Deli Clerk

Sprouts Farmers Market
02.2019 - 10.2019

Sandwich Maker/Cashier

Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
07.2018 - 05.2019

Theater Technician

Newark Unified School District
01.2018 - 01.2020

High school diploma -

Newark Memorial High School

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