Morgan Ellis

Admissions/Concessions/Slide Staff

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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About me
Development Director, Camptown, Inc.
Education
- Indiana University Bloomington
  2014 - 2018
  Bachelor of Applied Science Public, Nonprofit, and Community Recreation
  Activities and Societies: • IU School of Public Health Student Government • IU Redsteppers Dance Team • IU Rec Sports JB5K Color Run Promotions and Recruitment Committee • IU Recreation Club Community Engagement and Events Coordinator • IU Rec Sports Celebrate EveryBODY Week Planning Committee Member • IU School of Public Health Student Government • Bloomington Parks and Recreation Children’s Expo Planning Committee
Experience
- Brownstown Public Pool
  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
  Admissions/Concessions/Slide Staff
- Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
  Shift Leader
- Presbyterian Clearwater Forest
  May 2015 - Aug 2015
  Camp in a Van Director
  •Co-programmed all specialty camps on site with Program Director: Senior High 2-Week Camp, Beach Camp, Eco Camp, Boundary Waters Trip, Intergenerational Camp, First Timers Camp, Sailing Camp, and Endless •Condensed a 300-page curriculum to 30 pages composed program referral guide for staff •Trained staff to lead programming at 21 church sites and collaborated with co-director•Lead worship & spiritual development programming- Devotions, bible study, & vespers •Coordinated with church administration to bring camp experience to children aged 3-18 •Supported children with special needs & partnered with caregivers to create inclusivity•Facilitated activities on site: High ropes, zipline, archery, canoes, kayaks, & paddleboards, low ropes, arts & crafts, teambuilding, mountain biking, & camp maintenance Show less
- Presbyterian Clearwater Forest
  May 2016 - Aug 2016
  Summer Camp Counselor
- Presbyterian Clearwater Forest
  May 2017 - Aug 2017
  Special Camps Coordinator/ Social Media Liaison
  • Worked directly with Child Protective Services on mandatory reporting cases • Trained new Camp in a Van Directors & counselors to lead Camp in a Van program• Maintained social media accounts and created first Instagram account • Lead off-site canoe trip-planning meals, packing gear, & prepped campsites
- SpringHill Camps
  May 2018 - Oct 2018
  Assistant Director of Support Services/ Weekend Retreats Staff
  Facilitated:Target sports: Riflery, trapshooting, archery, slingshotsAquatics: Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, blob, waterslide, water zipline, water trapezeHigh Adventure: Climbing wall, giant swing, solo challenge, zipline, high ropesPlanned staff banquet for 250+ contract staff Refined camp’s internal file database Lead American Camp Association accreditation tour & compiled standards paperwork Managed staff information: Salesforce, PayCor, Circuitree, Excel, & Microsoft Office 365Processed paperwork such as: I-9’s, central registry, IN background checks, & W-4s Show less
- Camp Tecumseh YMCA
  Jan 2019 - Sept 2020
  • Hosted retreats & scheduled programming for groups staying on property • Contracted retreat groups on camp software: Camp Wise/Camp Minder/Datalink • Trained residential camp counselors for summer roles • Facilitated teambuilding: Rockwall, zipline, boating, archery, riflery, & low ropes • Facilitated worship, bible study, and devotionals for staff members • Boosted overall guest experience & customer service • Designed/distributed marketing materials for Leadership Center• Input payroll & tracked staff hours/forms through Paylocity & Bernie Portal • Maintained & improved camp facilities • Certified staff in American Red Cross Lifeguarding Skills• Served as point person for Quilt Camp: Bi-monthly program with most prolific partner Show less
  - Lake Village Director and Retreats Associate
    Jan 2020 - Sept 2020
  - Assistant Director of Tecumseh Leadership Center
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
- The Bowen Center
  Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
  Skills Coach
- Damar Services, Inc.
  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
  Registered Behavior Technician
- Camptown, Inc.
  Aug 2021 - now
  - Development Director
    Sept 2023 - now
  - Development Manager
    Jan 2022 - Sept 2023
  - Development Assistant
    Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (CPR/AED, First Aid, & Waterfront Skills)
  American Red Cross
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  American Red Cross
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
  Mental Health First Aid Ohio
  Jul 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Morgan Ellis
  Indiana Parks and Recreation Association Scholarship Indiana Parks and Recreation Association Jul 2018
- Awarded to Morgan Ellis
  Indiana University School of Public Health Student Government Indiana University Bloomington Apr 2017
- Awarded to Morgan Ellis
  Jackson County Distinguished Young Woman 2014 Distinguished Young Women Program Aug 2013 I competed in the Distinguished Young Women of Jackson County scholarship program and was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Jackson County 2013. Competencies: Academics, self-expression, interview, physical fitness, and talent. After winning my local competition, I competed at state level for the title of Indiana's Distinguished Young Woman and won overall physical fitness.