Jacob Shaplin
Elkridge
Summary
Dynamic and engaging Archery Instructor at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and Camp Hidden Meadows, skilled in academic instruction from my 2 years of music education classes and working at Booker T. Middle Successfully enhanced guest participation through effective communication and tailored recommendations, while ensuring a fun and safe environment for all. Proven ability to design enriching activities and foster teamwork among diverse groups.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Game/Archery Instructor
Maryland Renaissance Festival
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Explained and demonstrated games and attractions to assist guests.
- Encouraged sales and made recommendations to guests to increase participation in attractions.
- Answered guest questions to provide fun game experience.
- Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service to promote fun-filled gaming experience.
Camp Counselor
Camp Hidden Meadows
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Education
No Degree - Music Education
UMBC
Catonsville, MD05-2028
High School Diploma -
Long Reach High School
Columbia, MD05-2023
Skills
- Academic instruction
- Instructional design
- Collaborative team player
- Group instruction
- Performance direction
- Learning enhancement
- Music theory
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Hidden Meadows
06.2022 - 08.2024
Game/Archery Instructor
Maryland Renaissance Festival
09.2019 - 10.2024
No Degree - Music Education
UMBC
High School Diploma -
Long Reach High School
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