Samantha Forbes
Lead Instructor at Camp Fire Columbia- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Level 1 Archery Instructor
USA ArcheryMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR
Red CrossJun, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Camp Fire Columbia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Instructor
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Sep 2016 - Present
-Developed five week unit plans and weekly lesson plans for clubs.-Coached Instructors on lesson plan development.-Approved finalized unit and lesson plans of Instructors.
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Day Camp Assistant Site Director
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
-Updated and refocused the prior year’s Staff Handbook to make it more useful to staff.-Created a template for Unit Leads to give feedback to their counselors and guided them on how to use it throughout the summer.-Organized program supply orders, weekly snack orders, and all-camp field trips.
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Trackers Earth
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
-Independently researched survival skills and developed engaging weekly lesson plans. -Altered and customized lesson plans to fit the needs of the participants. -Collaborated with other Instructors to create exciting scenarios for participants in which their newly learned skills were tested. -Independently researched survival skills and developed engaging weekly lesson plans. -Altered and customized lesson plans to fit the needs of the participants. -Collaborated with other Instructors to create exciting scenarios for participants in which their newly learned skills were tested.
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Bourbonnais Township Park Dist
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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After School Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
-Planned, set up, and implemented day to day activities. -Guided and directed staff members in a way that would allow them to grow as leaders. -Communicated obstacles and achievements of participants with parents. -Tracked and organized schedules, paperwork, and billing information of participants. -Planned, set up, and implemented day to day activities. -Guided and directed staff members in a way that would allow them to grow as leaders. -Communicated obstacles and achievements of participants with parents. -Tracked and organized schedules, paperwork, and billing information of participants.
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Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See
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Manteno, Illinois
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Archery Instructor, Photography Instructor, Cabin Counselor
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
-Developed bonds with a diverse group of people to create a safe, welcoming environment for campers. -Faced unexpected difficulties in a manner that would not alert campers, and ensured they continued to enjoy themselves. -Upheld safety codes in the Archery Program and researched new ways to practice skills so campers would remain engaged in the program. -Spearheaded the Photography Program, which has since become a popular activity among campers. -Developed bonds with a diverse group of people to create a safe, welcoming environment for campers. -Faced unexpected difficulties in a manner that would not alert campers, and ensured they continued to enjoy themselves. -Upheld safety codes in the Archery Program and researched new ways to practice skills so campers would remain engaged in the program. -Spearheaded the Photography Program, which has since become a popular activity among campers.
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Things Remembered
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
-Coached and trained teammates coming from all walks of life.-Called applicants and held interviews during the hiring process.-Resolved customer concerns in a way that was beneficial to the company and the consumer.
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Sales Associate
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2013
-Excelled in recognizing customer’s needs to better help them when choosing a product.-Exhibited an exceptional customer service standard.-Was frequently rewarded monthly awards due to reaching and exceeding sales goals.
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Education
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Kankakee Community College
Associate of General Studies