Helena Spanos
Lowell
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Youth Adventure Program Arts & Crafts Travel Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
07.2017 - Current
- Managerial role coordinating activities, inventory and supplies at McPherson and O’Donnell Park.
- Responsible for evaluation for coordinators.
- Leadership responsibilities, such as providing additional assistance to understaffed locations, extra supervision of campers, first aid assistance, and conflict resolution.
- Responsible for communicating with parents, campers and co-workers requiring an elevated level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Summer Youth Adventure Program Supervisor – (Summer 2021)
- Maintained a leadership role, supervising staff and 20-30 children.
- Organized group activities for all the children.
- Resolved minor conflicts between staff and/or children.
- Accountable for evaluations of staff members.
- Summer Youth Adventure Program Arts & Crafts Supervisor – (Summer 2019)
- Assisted in organizing and implementing arts and crafts presented at the designated park sites.
- Facilitated activities and monitored campers' progress.
- Summer Youth Adventure Program Staff - (Summer 2017 & 2018)
- Ensuring the safety of the children while games are played, and crafts are made.
- Mediated conflicts that occurred between children.
Food Travel Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained accurate records of meal counts, temperatures, deliveries, and any incidents
- Responded to issues such as late deliveries, food shortages, and limiting wastes.
- Ensured that all meals meet nutrition standards, including federal USDA Summer Food Service Program, and local health department guidelines.
- Adapted menus for dietary restrictions and allergies.
Winter/ Spring Youth Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to promote physical fitness and social skills.
- Trained and supervised staff in program delivery, ensuring high-quality interactions with participants.
- Promoted inclusivity within programs by creating an environment that welcomed diversity in backgrounds, abilities, interests, and perspectives.
- Empowered youth participants by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to achieve personal growth and success.
Winter Youth Adventure KIDS Program Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Taught kids with disabilities how to play basketball and engage with other kids and staff members
Winter Youth Adventure Program Site Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured safety of youth campers by signing campers in and out of the program
- Engaged campers in playing basketball
- Fostered positive relationships with campers
- Served pizza and water
Intern at Police Department
City of Lowell Police Department
Lowell, MA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed policing firsthand shadowing officers of various specialties, participating in surveillance activities and undercover operations.
- Assisted with traffic control
- Provided medical assistance to people with mental health and substance use disorders
- Logged information into Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS)
- Assisted in dispatch
- Filled out tow forms
- Maintained confidentiality; adhere to all privacy guidelines
- Focused on all aspects of tasks and complete them thoroughly and accurately
Summer Youth Adventure Crafts Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed daily operations at McPherson and O'Donnell Park, coordinating activities, inventory, and program supplies.
- Oversaw staff scheduling and training for seasonal employees.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback, and staff evaluations.
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed events for diverse community groups.
Intern at Defense Attorney Office
Law Offices of Kelly Norton
Lowell, MA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Responsible for scanning files
- Mass Mailings
- Gained knowledge of legal research and writing, court communication
- Court appearances
Intern at District Attorney’s Office
Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office
Manchester, NH
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside attorneys, sheriff investigators, and victim advocates within the Hillsborough District Attorney's Office, gaining strong organizational skills through compiling and arranging trial documents, and monitoring prisoners phone calls at the county jail.
- Acquired knowledge of court procedures through exposure to victim interviews, jail calls, trial cases and associated materials.
- Assisted victim advocates with putting cases in their program (PBK) and helped sort old case files into storage for a retired advocate.
- Maintained filing systems, office procedures, maintenance of office equipment, and resolution of computer issues.
- Attended presentation of a K-9 ESD dog perform tasks that are bifocal to the local sheriffs and police departments, finding child predators through the chemical scent in microchips and micro-SD cards.
Summer Youth Adventure Supervisor (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Planned and coordinated group activities to promote engagement, teamwork, and positive participation.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for participants.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to staff members.
- Addressed and resolved minor conflicts among staff and children in a calm, effective manner.
Summer Youth Adventure Staff (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
Lowell, MA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organization & time management
- Leadership
- Project planning
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork & collaboration
- MS Office
Certification
- First Aid, AED, and CPR certified
- Successfully passed Civil Service Exam in 2025
Timeline
Food Travel Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
07.2025 - 08.2025
Winter Youth Adventure KIDS Program Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
01.2025 - 03.2025
Winter/ Spring Youth Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
11.2024 - 06.2025
Winter Youth Adventure Program Site Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
11.2024 - 12.2024
Intern at Police Department
City of Lowell Police Department
09.2024 - 12.2024
Intern at Defense Attorney Office
Law Offices of Kelly Norton
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intern at District Attorney’s Office
Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office
01.2023 - 05.2023
Summer Youth Adventure Crafts Manager (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
06.2022 - 08.2024
Summer Youth Adventure Supervisor (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
07.2019 - 08.2021
Summer Youth Adventure Staff (Seasonal)
City of Lowell Recreation Department
07.2017 - 08.2018
Summer Youth Adventure Program Arts & Crafts Travel Manager
City of Lowell Recreation Department
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rivier University
CLUBS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Rivier University, Nashua, NH, 2021, 2024, Education Club Campus Ministry, Biology Club Global Scholars Honors Program
Certifications
CPR/ AED/ First Aid
Successfully passed 2025 Police Officer/Trooper Examination