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Nora McJannett

Student
Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic and creative Camp Counselor at Schaumburg Park District, adept at fostering inclusive environments and building strong relationships. Leveraged decision-making and problem-solving skills to enhance camper experiences, ensuring safety and engagement. Recognized for effective time management and mentoring, contributing to a positive team atmosphere and successful program adaptations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Camp Counselor

Schaumburg Park District
Schaumburg, Illinois
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
  • Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
  • Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.

Team Member

Portillos
Schaumburg, Illinois
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks and staff training.
  • Maintained clean and orderly store environment, ensuring pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School
Schaumburg, IL
05-2025

Skills

Creative mindset

Child and adolescent mentoring

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Time management

Relationship building

Interpersonal and written communication

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Schaumburg Park District
01.2024 - 05.2025

Team Member

Portillos
10.2022 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Schaumburg High School

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