Emily Gardner
Hawera,TKI
Summary
Compassionate Camp Counselor experienced in motivating children and fostering a supportive camp environment. Implemented engaging and educational group activities while providing care to campers facing challenges. Dedicated Dairy Farm Hand knowledgeable in dairy operations, livestock care, and equipment maintenance, contributing to animal welfare and enhancing milk production efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
MK GARDNER TRUST NO1
Hāwera , Taranaki
10.2025 - Current
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Cared for livestock by feeding and watering them daily.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Operated milking machines to ensure efficient milk production processes.
- Assisted in feeding and caring for dairy cattle daily.
- Helped milk cows using milking machines to ensure proper milk extraction, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Assisted with feeding, tagging, and treating calves.
Camp Counselor
Camp Sonshine International
Silver Spring , Maryland
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Supervised campers during activities and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Facilitated group games and team-building exercises to promote cooperation.
- Assisted in planning daily schedules and organizing camp events for participants.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in personal development activities.
- Monitored camper behavior and addressed conflicts with effective communication skills.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of camp facilities and equipment daily.
- Engaged with parents during drop-off and pick-up times, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive camp environment for all participants.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
Education
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton, Manawatū-WhanganuiSkills
- Basic animal care
- Livestock care
- Emergency procedures
- Safety management
- Physical stamina
- Time management
- Team building
- Activity supervision
- Child supervision
- Program planning
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and diligence
- Youth mentoring
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Music and drama
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Full Drivers License- 2036 expiry
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Sonshine International
06.2026 - 08.2026
Farm Hand
MK GARDNER TRUST NO1
10.2025 - Current
Nga Tawa Diocesan School