Brian DeGroat
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Carolyn Hapeman, CPA
At Westtown School, Brian consistently demonstrated characteristics of a well-rounded director. He embraced the
Nancy van Arkel
Brian is awesome to work with! He's a great problem-solver, always seeing opportunities in every challenging situation. He's great with kids, knows how to build a cohesive and effective staff, and can make a program turn a profit.
Carolyn Hapeman, CPA
At Westtown School, Brian consistently demonstrated characteristics of a well-rounded director. He embraced the
Nancy van Arkel
Brian is awesome to work with! He's a great problem-solver, always seeing opportunities in every challenging situation. He's great with kids, knows how to build a cohesive and effective staff, and can make a program turn a profit.
Carolyn Hapeman, CPA
At Westtown School, Brian consistently demonstrated characteristics of a well-rounded director. He embraced the
Nancy van Arkel
Brian is awesome to work with! He's a great problem-solver, always seeing opportunities in every challenging situation. He's great with kids, knows how to build a cohesive and effective staff, and can make a program turn a profit.
Carolyn Hapeman, CPA
At Westtown School, Brian consistently demonstrated characteristics of a well-rounded director. He embraced the
Nancy van Arkel
Brian is awesome to work with! He's a great problem-solver, always seeing opportunities in every challenging situation. He's great with kids, knows how to build a cohesive and effective staff, and can make a program turn a profit.
Credentials
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ARC Lifguard Instructor
American Red Cross, Vermont & the New Hampshire Valley RegionMar, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Secondary Education Teacher: Social Studies
State of New JerseyJun, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pok-O-MacCready Camps
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Admissions and Marketing
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Rutgers University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Virtual Camp Development
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Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Create engaging and interactive programming that fulfills the camp’s mission. Evaluate new technology and adapt it for youth programs. Develop communication procedures for remote staff and campers. Collaborate with a external camp professionals to build curricula and determine best practices. Train 45 volunteer counselors in online youth protection, management and lesson planning Create engaging and interactive programming that fulfills the camp’s mission. Evaluate new technology and adapt it for youth programs. Develop communication procedures for remote staff and campers. Collaborate with a external camp professionals to build curricula and determine best practices. Train 45 volunteer counselors in online youth protection, management and lesson planning
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Westtown School
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West Chester, PA
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Director of Auxiliary Initiatives
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Nov 2017 - Apr 2020
Responsible for generating revenue for the school by maximizing the use of the entire 600 acre campus. This includes oversight of a robust and growing Westtown Summer Camp Program, competitive year-round swim team, and an engaging after-school program for our students. The position also partners with a variety of external groups who use the facilities to host athletic, educational, and summer camp programs. Responsible for generating revenue for the school by maximizing the use of the entire 600 acre campus. This includes oversight of a robust and growing Westtown Summer Camp Program, competitive year-round swim team, and an engaging after-school program for our students. The position also partners with a variety of external groups who use the facilities to host athletic, educational, and summer camp programs.
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Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm
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Essex, NY
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Treasurer
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
Collaborate with school administrator, faculty and board to develop and manage school policies, sustainable budget and capital campaign. Member of Budget Committee, Fundraising Committee, co-organizer of Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser, and lead COVID Response Policy Writer. Evaluate Emergency Fund Tuition Assistance. Collaborate with school administrator, faculty and board to develop and manage school policies, sustainable budget and capital campaign. Member of Budget Committee, Fundraising Committee, co-organizer of Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser, and lead COVID Response Policy Writer. Evaluate Emergency Fund Tuition Assistance.
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Pok-O-MacCready Camps
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Willsboro, NY
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Executive Director
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2017
Manage mission and organize operations for year-round programming at the Summer Camp, Outdoor Education Center, and Crux Rock Climbing Center – Plan and execute recruitment of new campers and retention of current campers – Utilize various hiring platforms to form a diversely skilled, cohesive staff – Oversee all parent communication, with direct communication on the most vital conversations – Create and manage budgets for all programs – Collaborate with administrative team to formulate a multi-year maintenance plan to improve facilities – Coordinate and facilitate American Red Cross trainings – Communicate with NYS Dept. of Health to ensure adherence to all state and local health and safety guidelines Show less
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New York State Outdoor Education Association
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Northern Region Representitive
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2017
Promoted outdoor education throughout Northern New York, Co-organized annual conference (2014), Member of fundraising committee, Promoted camp scholarship opportunities in local community Promoted outdoor education throughout Northern New York, Co-organized annual conference (2014), Member of fundraising committee, Promoted camp scholarship opportunities in local community
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Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
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Willsboro, NY
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Director
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2015
Collaborate with clients to create custom learning experiences including Team Building, High Adventure, Natural Sciences and Living History – Hire and train instructors to facilitate these experiences – Recruit new clients through conferences, school visits, and word-of-mouth referrals – Create staff development opportunities to improve quality and retention of employees – Communicate with maintenance staff to ensure upkeep of facilities – Coordinate with Summer Camp administration to share facility usage and promote camp through alumni events and fundraisers Show less
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Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education Center
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Willsboro, ny
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Assistant Director
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Jun 2009 - Jun 2011
Train, evaluate, and supervise staff of six full-time instructors, including lesson presentation, group management, educational theory, curriculum development and facility management – Coordinate with Program Director to deliver custom programming for clients – Supervise the Internship program – Manage discipline and moral of staff Train, evaluate, and supervise staff of six full-time instructors, including lesson presentation, group management, educational theory, curriculum development and facility management – Coordinate with Program Director to deliver custom programming for clients – Supervise the Internship program – Manage discipline and moral of staff
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2005 - Jun 2006
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Education
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The College of New Jersey
Bachelor's degree, History and Secondary Education