Olivia Dignan
Dedham
Summary
Developed strong leadership and organizational skills in dynamic camp environment, facilitating group activities and ensuring participant well-being. Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving abilities, adaptable to various settings. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can create positive impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Dedham Country Day School
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Counselor
Avery LEAP
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Worked with children with behavioral issues
- Worked alongside children with disabilities
- Boosted after school morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Enhanced children's experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
Counselor
Riverdale YMCA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for children grades1-5
- Worked with behaviorally challenged children
- Helped children with homework after school
- Engaged in their games and activities
Camp Counselor
Needham Scamper Camp
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Responsible for10-15 campers, ages3-5
- Working with behavioral issues
- Worked with children with disabilities
- Ensuring safety of campers
- Organized activities to entertain campers
- Supported campers at all times
Assistant Counselor
Dedham Community House Vacation Camp
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Responsible for15-25 children, ages K-2
- Working with behavioral issues and different developmental stages
- Spoke basic spanish to bilingual campers
- Organized games and activities outside and indoors to entertain children
- Nurtured and cared for children throughout the course of the week
Manager
McGolf Cafe & Creamery
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for staff performance, opening and closing duties including counting money and ensuring building was locked
- Communicated with customers and assisted with complaints
- Scooped ice cream, cooked food and assisted customers if there were any food allergies
Babysitting Business
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Set up Facebook page to encourage interest and participation
- Created babysitting business for families in Dedham
- Communicated with parents and caregivers
- Provided care for children ages15 months to9 years
Education
Dedham High School
Dedham, MA01.2024
Skills
- Proficiency with computers including applications Google Drive and Zoom
- Time management skills
- Honors classes, beneficial for homework assistance
- Ability to speak and understand basic Spanish
- Communication skills with children and parents
- Creative mindset
- Positive engagement
- Team leadership
- Creative and energetic
- Program and activity planning
- Problem resolution
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Dedham Country Day School
06.2024 - 08.2024
Counselor
Avery LEAP
01.2024 - 06.2024
Counselor
Riverdale YMCA
09.2022 - 11.2022
Camp Counselor
Needham Scamper Camp
06.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Counselor
Dedham Community House Vacation Camp
02.2022 - 02.2022
Manager
McGolf Cafe & Creamery
06.2021 - 09.2021
Babysitting Business
09.2019 - 02.2020
Dedham High School
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