Jackson Bucknam
Duluth
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in personnel management and strategic thinking, honed at Luther Park Camp and trained in navigating educational objectives at St. Scholastica. Excelled in staff development and project management, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced camp operations and counselor training. Skilled in human resources leadership and employee relations, achieving significant improvements in staff motivation and camp process efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Leadership Staff
Luther Park Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with counselors and campers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Provided administrative support to principal in areas of scheduling, planning, communication, and conflict mediation.
- Planned and facilitated counselor training
- Reviewed staff concerns and came up with solutions to problems and ideas to streamline camp processes
Camp Counselor
Luther Park Camp
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- 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.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Secondary Education
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2026
High School Diploma -
Winona Senior High School
Winona, MN06-2022
Skills
- Personnel management
- Employee relations
- Rule enforcement
- Project management
- Training delivery
- Strategic thinking
- Human resources leadership
- Staff motivation
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- Lead and co-organizer of the Luther Woods Offsite Camping Program at Luther Park
- Supervised a team of staff members
- Was tasked with supervising groups of 2-11 campers from Sunday-Friday for 23 hours per day
- Collaborated with program and executive director on recognizing and reporting potential CPS issues
- Organized and purchased resources such as canteen supplies and other camp materials
Timeline
Leadership Staff
Luther Park Camp
05.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Luther Park Camp
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Secondary Education
College of St. Scholastica
High School Diploma -
Winona Senior High School
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