C urtis Ryan Dedman
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Objective
To obtain employment.
Education
B.S. in Recreation: Corporate Recreation & Wellness, Coaching Minor
J uly 2009
Northwest Missouri State University 2005 – 2009, Cum Laude
Major GPA: 3.9/4.0
Expe rience
Assistant Day Camp Director, Camp Foster YMCA of the Okobojis, Spir it Lake, IA J une
2010 – August 2010
• Interviewing and hiring of day camp counselors.
• Development of week-long staff t raining.
• Creation of bus rosters and group lists for each weekly session.
• Daily bus routes.
• Communication with parents and guardians.
• Facilitation of check-in and check-out procedures.
• Filing and entry of health forms and registration forms.
• Supervision and discipline of campers and staff.
Substitute Teacher, Clinton County R-3 School District, Plattsburg, MO
D ecember 2009 – May 2010
• Attendance.
• Supervision and discipline.
• Implementation of cur riculum.
• Follow daily plan of absent teacher.
Camp Counselor /Seasonal Program Director, Camp Foster YMCA of the Okobojis, Spirit Lake, IA
May 2009 – Nov. 2009
• Responsible for supervision of campers in cabin setting.
• Facilitation of program areas.
o High and Low Ropes Elements
o Archery/Rifles
o Canoes/Kayaks
o Outdoor/Nature Education
o Horseback Riding
• Successfully completed nature center restoration project.
• Overall fun for campers of all ages.
• Hosted groups and conferences during fall season.
• Recreation Intern, Maryville Parks & Recreation, Maryville, MO
May 2008 – August 2008
• Supervision of four league events.
• Coordinated MPR’s Sizzlin’ Summer Hoops for boys and girls from 5 th – 11th g rade.
• Supervision of men’s, women’s, and co-ed softball leagues.
• Umpire for men’s softball league.
• Supervision of a week-long day camp for children age 9-12.
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• Resident Assistant, NWMSU Residential Life, Maryville, MO
A ugust 2006 – May 2008
• Development and implementation of programming for residents.
• Policy enforcement.
• Nightly rounds of the building on shared duty nights.
• F ront desk hours.
• Facilitation of proper procedures during tornado and fire alarms.
• Weekly staff meetings.
Office Assistant/Gift Shop, Alaska T ravel Adventures, Juneau, Alaska
J une 2006 – August 2006
• Data ent ry and answering phones.
• Sending and receiving faxes and making copies.
• Contacting drivers and dock representatives via radio.
• I nventory of uniforms and filling out orders for new apparel.
• Ar rangement and decoration for areas of the salmon bake gift shop.
• Gift shop inventory.
• Keep ready supply of chopped wood for camp fires.
• I nteraction with patrons attending the salmon bake.
On-Air Announcer, KXCV/KRNW National Public Radio, Ma ryville, MO
J anuary 2006 – May 2006
• Operation of sound board during sporting events.
• Local news and weather.
• Development of a news project.
Volunteer Expe rience
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County, Ma ryville, MO
F ebruary 2007 – May 2009
Activities and Awards
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Freshman Merit Award National Residence Hall Honorary
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Honor Roll Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity (pledge
• University Scholar class t reasurer)
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars Int ramural Sports Official
Technical Skills
• Microsoft Office Software, Mac and PC Computers
• Sound and Audio Equipment
Certifications
• American Red Cross CPR Certified (Exp. June 2011)
• American Red Cross First Aid Certified (Exp. April 2011)
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License w/ Passenger Endorsement
• Camp Foster YMCA of the Okobojis Ropes Facilitator
• Iowa Boater Certification