Ellen King Resume 1-My

Ellen E.
King
2340 Clark Street Apt West, Stevens Point, WI 54481 ellenking44@gmail.com 734-476-8957
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time position at a Residential Summer Camp beginning May 2016
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Natural Resources, Expected Graduation May 2016
University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (UWSP), Stevens Point, WI
Emphasis: Youth Programming and Camp Management (YPCM)
Masters Thesis: Healthy Eating and Physical Activity at Residential Summer Camps: An In-Depth
Examination of Programming
Bachelor of Arts, 2010
The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
Major: Sociology
Senior Independent Thesis: Community Attachment and Rootedness: An Examination of the
Contributing Factors to Hometown Attachment
EXPERIENCE
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES), Amherst Junction, WI
May 2014- Present
Graduate Assistant
Provide leadership and assist in supervision of daily Environmental Education/Interpretation and

YPCM undergraduate practicum students
Act as liaison between visiting teachers and the CWES practicum students
Schedule practicum training during three day mandatory session before each semester
Guide undergraduate students in lesson preparation by grading weekly lesson preps and facilitating
debriefing sessions several days a week
Teach environmental education programs weekly to visiting school groups
Assisted in CWES Social Media outreach

Summer Camp Director
Sept. 2014-August 2015
Oversaw the daily operation of the summer resident camp including program, camper and staff
supervision, and health care
Developed, designed, and ensured the delivery of programs and activities appropriate to the
camper population
Ensured that camp staff and campers followed safety and educational procedures during camp
programs
Hired, led two week staff training, supervised, and evaluated 10 seasonal summer staff
Coordinated weekly schedules and logistics associated with programming, registration, and
departure days
Managed the Trading Post including collecting camper money, stocking, reconciling sales, and
distributing remaining camper money
Madison School and Community Recreation, Madison, WI
Sept. 2013 April 2014
Middle School Camp Consultant
Researched middle school camp program offerings across the country including conducting a
survey of the 2013 middle school summer camp program
Developed, designed, and assisted in planning four middle school program themes and
descriptions for summer 2014
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Madison School and Community Recreation, Madison, WI

March 2013 Aug 2013
Camp Adventure and Camp Explorer Site Director
Delivered high quality outdoor day camp program for middle school and elementary aged youth
Oversaw and supervised the daily care of up to 35 campers, eight staff, and all program needs
Managed the camp schedule and organized camp expenses
Belayed campers and assisted Elements Staff on the Challenge Course
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Vinton, IA
Jan. 2012 Nov. 2012
Field Team Leader
Led diverse team of eight young adults in challenging, full-time, residential community service
program that meets critical needs in urban and rural communities in the Midwest
Supervised corps members, facilitated team meetings, enforced policies and procedures of program
Coordinated logistics with project sponsors including serving as the primary contact for the team
and collaborating with members of the community
Facilitated team objectives including: communication, compromise, and conflict resolution
Prepared weekly progress and time reports, project reports including project accomplishments and
evaluations, and managed the teams budget
Received additional month-long trainings in supervisory skills, service-learning, diversity, and

conflict resolution
Camp Jewell YMCA, Colebrook, CT
June 2010 Nov. 2010, Summer 2009 and 2008
Counselors in Training (CIT) Coordinator, Program Instructor, Ranch Camp Counselor
Provided daily supervision of campers and counselors, and facilitated evening village activities
within the 16 year old CIT program
Led campfire programs, all camp activities, and all camp assemblies on a bi-weekly basis for
campers
Hosted and facilitated teambuilding groups on the high and low ropes courses to teach leadership
and social development skills, and helped set up and take down those elements
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Emergency Medical Responder, (Exp 05/2016)

Presidents Volunteer Service Award recipient (2012)
Congressional Volunteer Service Award Recipient (2012)
American Camp Association Basic Camp Director Course Attendee (2015)
Valid Drivers License
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND
Experience in teaching adventure challenge activities

Understand the development needs of youth
Proficient in Windows OS, Mac OS X, Microsoft Suite
Ability to work as a member of a team or individually

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Provide leadership and assist in supervision of daily Environmental Education/Interpretation and

Teach environmental education programs weekly to visiting school groups

Assisted in CWES Social Media outreach

Madison School and Community Recreation, Madison, WI

Facilitated team objectives including: communication, compromise, and conflict resolution

Received additional month-long trainings in supervisory skills, service-learning, diversity, and

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Emergency Medical Responder, (Exp 05/2016)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND

Experience in teaching adventure challenge activities

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