High School Cover Letter

Daniel Dailey

*** * **** ****** #*, Walla Walla, WA 99362

607-***-**** acqmsv@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, GPA: 3.2/4.0 May 2014

University of Vermont, College of Arts & Sciences Burlington, VT

Minors in Global Studies and African Studies

WORK EXPERIENCE

Program’s Assistant, Camp Fire Walla Walla September 2014-Present

Blue Mountain Action Council, AmeriCorps Walla Walla, WA Supervise 15+ staff members & help them manage 200+ children. Orchestrate staff meetings, recruit volunteers & employees, conduct interviews, monitor spending through excel spreadsheets, fundraise, write weekly newsletter, plan themes & activities, order & keep track of supplies, distribute & monitor daily snack.

Camp Fire Achievements:

Created an immersion reading program using kindle readers

Revamped the structure and distribution of food by:

oimplementing a set monthly schedule to streamline the ordering process and help monitor spending

otransitioning to online ordering to reduce time spent acquiring goods and cost of labor

otracking cost-per-item to reduce daily spending from $0.80 to $0.40 per child

oimproving quality of food by converting to fresh produce

Youth Counselor, The DREAM Program June-August 2014

Vermont Youth Development Corps, AmeriCorps Fletcher, VT

Managed & supervised low-income children day & night

Collaborated with other instructors on programming each week

Well trained in first aid care and emergency procedures

Incorporated the local ecology into daily activities

Summer Intern June-September 2013

The DREAM Program Burlington, VT

Worked closely with a low-income community to provide a safe and fun summer for youth residents

Created a strong relationship with parents to achieve effective communication and trust

Planned, fundraised and led events for youth

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Volunteering: BMAC AmeriCorps weekly projects, YMCA youth basketball, Walla Walla Carnegie Picture Lab family fun nights, Walla Walla Humane Society animal care, The DREAM Program youth mentoring, Walla Walla Food Bank gleaning and gardening

Leadership: Vice-President of BMAC Social Committee, top leader at SUNY Oneonta leadership conference

Research and Writing: Accomplished writer and researcher in Comparative Politics and African Studies

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Media: Co-hosted a college radio program, created an educational video for Georgetown University Energy Contest

Sports: UVM inter-collegiate club basketball player, state runner-up for Vermont high school basketball

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Leadership, Teamwork, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Competency, Workplace Communication, CPR, First Aid

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