Christian Johnson
Bloomingdale
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at Turkey Run Canoe and Camping, excelling in team leadership and conflict resolution. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and strategic planning, achieving departmental goals. Skilled in staff training and development, fostering a collaborative culture that promotes continuous learning and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Turkey Run Canoe and Camping
05.2020 - Current
- Supported team in daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted in project coordination, facilitating communication among team members.
- Learned and utilized company software to manage schedules and resources efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of industry standards and practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on process improvements to streamline operations.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures and technologies within the workplace environment.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Interviewed and hired promising prospects.
Lead Teacher
Parke County Head Start
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Mentored and trained new teaching staff on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs.
- Coordinated with parents and community stakeholders to support children's educational experiences.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on best practices in early childhood education.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations, ensuring high-quality standards in educational programming.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Interviewed prospective teacher aides in the hiring process.
- Trained and worked with teacher aides on how to effectively communicate and work with specific children with special needs.
Laborer
Futurex
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported team in daily operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted in project coordination, facilitating communication among team members.
- Learned and utilized company software to manage schedules and resources efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of industry standards and practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues on process improvements to streamline operations.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures and technologies within the workplace environment.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Interviewed and hired promising prospects.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
Muncie, INHigh School Diploma -
Indiana Academy For Science Mathematics And Humanities
Muncie, IN05.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Task delegation
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Shift scheduling
- Policy implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Workforce management
- Performance evaluations
- Product management
- Expectation setting
- Emergency response
- Clear communication
- Safety procedures
- Coaching and mentoring
- Work prioritization
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Hiring and training
- Active listening
Additional Information
I attended Ball State University for 5 years pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Due to external circumstances revolving around my personal life, including my father being diagnosed with cancer and our house burning down, I made the decision to drop out and support my family. I learned several real world skills including how to use various forms of Microsoft, email etiquette, how to format essays and documents, how to work with children and parents in a professional manor, and more. Though I did not receive my diploma, I did take away a lifetime's worth of real world skills.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Parke County Head Start
12.2023 - 03.2025
Manager
Turkey Run Canoe and Camping
05.2020 - Current
Laborer
Futurex
06.2016 - 08.2017
Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
High School Diploma -
Indiana Academy For Science Mathematics And Humanities