Lauren Raivan, CNP

Experience

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  Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Summer Camp Counselor

  •Assist in acclimating new staff to the resident camp program. •Supervise a patrol of eight to thirteen girls every week aged six to seventeen. •Prepared agendas on a weekly and daily basis based off age appropriate activities and girl input. •Implemented all activities according to Girl Scout policies.

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  Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Aquatics Counselor

  •Worked with other college students and military staff from diverse backgrounds on a Navy base.•Served as a lifeguard for the pool during swim lessons and normal pool operation hours. •Generated unique lesson plans for all Red Cross Preschool and Learn-to-Swim levels.•Administered swimming lessons for groups of five to seven children five times a day over two-week periods.

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  Fresh Beginnings

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Assistant Baker
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  Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  President, Treasurer

  •Serve as an active spokesperson, contact person, and representative for the organization to the University of Northern Iowa, the College of Education President’s Council, and the community.•Develop the agenda for weekly meetings and conduct the meetings accordingly.•Oversee other executive officers, committee chairs, and organizational projects by providing leadership, structure, and encouragement.•Make informed, executive decisions when needed with the best interest of the organization in mind.•Created the organizational budget for school year by collaborating with the committee chairs and updated it continuously. •Accountable for the organizations checkbook, depositing money into various accounts, and monitoring all activity with the accounts. Show less

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  Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer Unit Leader / Counselor-In-Training Director

  •Supervised, assisted in training, and developed two to three Unit Counselors per week in their duties of creating daily schedules, leading programs, and supervising girls aged 12-17. •Ensured the safety and well being of approximately 30 campers per week through following guidelines and risk management practices. •Corresponded between the unit staff and the leadership team. •Restructured the Counselor-In-Training program to provide a more transitional experience. •Implemented Counselor-In-Training program to nine girls over a two-week period and oversaw them when returning for their one-week internship experience. Show less

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  Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Outreach Program Facilitator

  •Develop agendas for a four to six week program based around the Girl Scout Journey curriculum. •Execute programs with small groups of elementary-aged girls after school. •Assist in recruitment efforts throughout the Waterloo area during and after school.

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  Girl Scouts of Utah

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Camp Director

  •Assumed responsibility for total camp management in the Camp Director’s absence. •Supervised and evaluated unit staff and the Leadership Director. •Worked with the Camp Director and leadership team to plan and facilitate staff training. •Assisted in all areas of camp as needed and ensure areas are operating efficiently.

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  YMCA of Northern Utah

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  After School Program Leader
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  Girl Scouts of Utah

  Jan 2014 - now

  • Program Manager

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Outdoor Program Specialist

    Sept 2014 - Sept 2021

  • Summer Camp Program Development Intern

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2014