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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

To own and run a camp all year.

Posted @ 11:50AM, February 20, 2009 by Amanda Leasure | Permalink
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Work history

University of Illinois Extension January 2009 to the present
Extra Help

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How would you describe your time at University of Illinois Exte...?

I am classified as Extra Help. This means I help the other people with small jobs that they need done. I helped organize Government Day and am now doing the survey with results.
Oswegoland Park District May 2008 to August 2008
Intern

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How would you describe your time at Oswegoland Park District?

I interned in the finance department doing things such as cash reciepts and using CLASS. I also helped with the special events and hospitality for the band Survivor.
Boxa December 2006 to February 2008
Manager

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How would you describe your time at Boxa?

I became a manager after 6 months. I did timecards, bank deposits, cooked, cleaned, took phone orders, waited on people, and managed the money at the end of the night.
Grier Summer Camp May 2006 to August 2007
Evening Program Director and Assistant Director

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How would you describe your time at Grier Summer Camp?

I worked the Summers of 2006 & 2007. I organized the evening events each night and also one day every week designed around one theme while half the staff had the day off. The 2007 summer that I was out there, the director quit, so me & 2 other girls took over as assistant director.
Charleston Recreation Department March 2005 to December 2006
Coach, Supervisor

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How would you describe your time at Charleston Recreation Depar...?

I worked as a gymnastics coach for beginners. I planned lessons for them and helped them with the different events. I also worked at the after school program. I helped kids off the bus, helped with their homework and also supervised them.
Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see May 2004 to August 2005
Recreation Director

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How would you describe your time at Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see?

I worked the summers of 2004 and 2005 at Camp Shaw. I did everything from cabin counselor, recreation director, barn director, to kitchen assistant.
Corleones Italian Restaurant November 2001 to the present
Cook / Shift Leader

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How would you describe your time at Corleones Italian Restaurant?

I cook, clean, and wait on customers. I follow the Illinois Health Department codes and am certified in Food Service Sanitation. I am not a manager but have worked there the longest out of the girls meaning that on night shifts it is my responsibility to make sure everything gets done correctly.

Education

eastern illinois university August 2004 to August 2008
Recreation Administration

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How would you describe your time at eastern illinois university?

I started Eastern as an English major, then switched to Business. I talked to my boss about recreation and decided to switch to Recreation Administration. I loved it. I graduated in the summer of 2008 while finishing my internship.