Brenay Cooper
Montgomery
Summary
Passionate leader with 4+ years of experience applying creativity to programs directly impacting children and and their families. Looking to utilize my interpersonal communication skills and detail-oriented work ethic to help establish programs that serve the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kid's Connection Site Supervisor
Oswegoland Park District
Oswego
12.2025 - Current
- Supervise leaders and students during before and after-school programming
- Communicate with parents to maintain positive relationships
- Manage and order supplies necessary for program success
Server
Olive Garden
Oswego
11.2024 - Current
- Provide a positive customer experience to guests, averaging 4 tables at once
- Follow food and alcohol safety protocols per state guidelines
- Handle customer payments efficiently using a point-of-sale system
Senior Staff Program Coordinator
Holiday Home Camp
Williams Bay
05.2024 - Current
- Mentored a team of seven support staff in leading all-camp activities for campers
- Directly involved in the scheduling and planning of daily summer camp programming
- Planned and executed original theme days for campers aged 7-15, ensuring quality experiences for sessions of up to 120 campers
- Tracked program budget of 2,000 dollars, along with inventory at camp store
- Transported campers to and from camp using a 15-passenger van, per ACA standards
- Supported cabin counselors in de-escalating camper behavior
Brand Associate (Cashier)
Old Navy
Oswego
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Processed sales transactions in-store, online, and over the phone
- Maintained the cleanliness of the fitting rooms and other store departments
- De-escalated customer disputes
- Helped drive over 100 brand credit card sales transactions
Program Manager
Right at School
Naperville
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Implemented a schedule for educators to lead activities based on a given curriculum
- Collaborated with educators to carry out pick-up and drop-off procedures
- Solved social conflict between students and addressed student behavior in a positive manner
- Communicated with guardians to build rapport and ensure safety
- Organized attendance and other necessary student records
Senior Cabin Counselor
Holiday Home Camp
Williams Bay
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised cabins of up to 12 campers during mealtime, morning, and night routines
- Utilized trauma-informed training to support campers through positive summer camp experiences
- Co-led meetings with the Team Lead to boost counselor morale
- Participated in monthly teen leadership program events
Educator
Right at School
Naperville
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Actively supervised students during curriculum, snack, and choice time
- Helped other educators with setting up and cleaning program spaces
- Documented student attendance and incident reports based on company standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorkville High School
05-2022
Sophomore - Elementary Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, ILSkills
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Multi-tasking
- Budget management
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Customer service
- Student engagement
- Activity coordination
Certification
- First Aid + CPR Certified, American Red Cross
- Mandated Reporter, State of Illinois
References
Cierrae Caver-Chouhan, Camp Director, Holiday Home Camp, Williams Bay, WI, 53191, cierrae@holidayhomecamp.org
Timeline
Kid's Connection Site Supervisor
Oswegoland Park District
12.2025 - Current
Server
Olive Garden
11.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Program Coordinator
Holiday Home Camp
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager
Right at School
09.2023 - 11.2024
Educator
Right at School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Cabin Counselor
Holiday Home Camp
05.2022 - 05.2024
Brand Associate (Cashier)
Old Navy
11.2021 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Yorkville High School
Sophomore - Elementary Education
Waubonsee Community College