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