
A Reflection On Growth
As I compiled an overview of my career achievements, I took the opportunity to reflect deeply on my technical expertise, personal and professional growth, and unwavering commitment to servant leadership. This document not only highlights my accomplishments but also provides a clear insight into how my leadership philosophy is seamlessly integrated into the camp setting. It reflects my journey as a lifelong learner, educator, and leader. Each section offers a curated glimpse into my capabilities, showcasing a collection of approximately 10 key achievements per area that speak to my dedication, drive, and results-oriented mindset.
Through this reflection, I hope to convey the essence of my leadership style and philosophy, which have been shaped by the diverse opportunities and experiences I’ve been fortunate to embrace throughout my career. My goal is to secure a role where I can consistently leverage my strengths—cultivating growth, inspiring staff, and applying my unique talents to drive organizational success.
I am excited about the prospect of collaborating with your organization to create meaningful impact. Together, we can chart new paths, working alongside community leaders who share and support your mission and vision. I look forward to not only representing and advancing the organization’s brand at regional and national conferences but also fostering initiatives that highlight the organization’s positive influence on the community and its families.
In addition to my proven success in program development and strategic growth, I am confident in my ability to drive exceptional outcomes at a high level. I believe that vision alone is insufficient without the right people to bring it to life. Jim Collins articulates this well in Good to Great: “Leaders of companies that go from good to great start not with 'where,' but with 'who.' They get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats.”
Your organization is that bus, and I am prepared to take the driver’s seat—bringing vision, strategy, and dedication to lead your team toward a future of continued success.
Be Competent ♦ Be Compassionate ♦ Be Curious ♦ Be Grateful ♦ Be Inspirational
Certifications & Skills
Certification/Training- Current
BBP/ Universal Precautions Instructor
Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer
First Aid and Severe Trauma Instructor
Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application Instructor
15- Passenger Van Driver Instructor
USA Archery Level II Instructor
American Camp Association Lead Visitor
Small Craft Safety Canoe/Kayak Instructor
CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Wilderness First Responder (Expired)
Waterfront Lifeguarding
UMVIM Senior Leader
Organizational Leader (Senior Director)
Certifying/ Training Organization
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Master Drive
USA Archery
American Camp Association
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
National Outdoor Leadership School
American Red Cross
International Missions United Methodist Church
YMCA of the USA
Affiliations
Association of YMCA Professionals
American Camp Association
Omicron Delta Kappa
Western Association of Independent Camps
American Red Cross
Diabetes Education and Camping Association
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Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
American Canoe Association
National Outdoor Leadership School
ACA, Ohio Local Council of Leaders (LCOL)