Daniel Carpenter
Matthews
Summary
Experienced educator and summer camp leader who focuses on creating an enriching experience for both staff and campers through fun and engaging staff training and camper centric programming. Used to working in an unpredictable work environment and enjoys creative problem solving. Believes everything from safety protocols to camp traditions is of utmost importance to ensure that everyone evolved in the summer camp experience leaves better than they came.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Camp Director
Town Of Matthews, Nc
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging summer camp programs aligned with educational objectives.
- Coordinated logistics for camp activities, including transportation, materials, and scheduling.
- Evaluated camper feedback to refine program offerings and enhance participant satisfaction.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff, fostering teamwork and enhancing communication among counselors and campers.
- Organized training sessions for counselors to improve skills in child development and activity facilitation.
- Developed an enthusiastic work environment through passionate training and genuine engagement with the staff.
Parks Manager
Town Of Matthews, Nc
10.2023 - Current
- Manage the maintenance, enhancement and programming for 13 local parks.
- Manage the maintenance, programming and registration of 2 community gardens.
- Direct an 8 week long summer camp every summer
- Perform grant writing to increase resources programming and projects.
- In charge of all purchasing and budgeting for the entire parks department.
- responsible for managing contacts with multiple outside organizations to ensure excellent quality and affordability.
- Responsible for communicating with members of the community about concerns, questions and shelter reservations in a friendly and helpful manner.
- write monthly reports for the parks and recreation advisory committee detailing the work that has been completed and any upcoming projects or programs.
Rockstar Specialty Director and Group Lead
Pali Adventures
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Summer Camp Program - “California’s premier, all-inclusive Summer Camp”.
- Specialty Director Role: Responsible for supervising and managing 6 staff. Facilitating the teaching of music and showmanship to 20 campers each week from novices to experienced musicians - instruments included piano, drums, bass, guitar and vocals. Responsible for coordinating the final showcase performance each week and setting up all sound equipment.
- Group Leader Role: Responsible for supervising and primary support of up to 4 cabins per week - each cabin containing 10 campers and up to 3 staff. Responsible for staff and camper well-being and discipline.
Senior Instructor and School Lead
Pali Institute
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Outdoor education program for students in 4th -12th grade - “Where we bring texts books to life”.
- Responsible for leading and teaching various activities including high ropes courses, zip line, archery, outdoor survival skills, and environment science classes while maintaining a safe environment. In charge of the organization and smooth running of large school groups up to 200 students and 20 staff at a time. Primary caregiver to a cabin of 10 - 12 students a week.
- Senior Instructor responsibilities included training and supporting general staff, and completing a project to help further the education at Pali institute.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Great Outdoors University
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Seasonal Summer Employment Responsible for leading educational nature hikes, fishing trips, canoe trips, and educational workshops.
Assistant Manager
Royal Parking Inc
06.2016 - 05.2021
- Responsible for supervision of parking facilities and valet parking operations for high end clientele. Assisting staff as necessary to facilitate operations efficiently and professionally. Required excellent customer service, organizational communication, management, and multitasking skills.
- Responsible for staff training.
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
New Town Farms
01.2007 - 12.2017
- Responsibilities included planting, weeding, harvesting, selling produce, mowing, weed eating, livestock care. Trained power tool operator.
Education
BS - Environmental Biology & Communications
Wingate University
Monroe, NC05.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Public Relations
- Vendor relations
- Invoice processing
- Project budgeting
- Inventory management
- Farming
- Landscape Maintenance
- Management
- Programming
- Decision-making
- Time Management
- Staff Training & Development
- Problem-solving
- Hardworking and reliable
- Energetic and positive
- Public speaking
- Microsoft office
Certification
- Wetland Delineation August 2021 to Present
- California Food Handler September 2021 to Present
- Abuse Prevention September 2021 to Present
- CPR & First Aid September 2025 to Present
- Mental Health First Aid 2023 to Present
- Certified Playground Safety Instructor 2024 - Present
Timeline
Summer Camp Director
Town Of Matthews, Nc
10.2023 - Current
Parks Manager
Town Of Matthews, Nc
10.2023 - Current
Rockstar Specialty Director and Group Lead
Pali Adventures
05.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Instructor and School Lead
Pali Institute
08.2021 - 05.2022
Outdoor Education Instructor
Great Outdoors University
05.2017 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager
Royal Parking Inc
06.2016 - 05.2021
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
New Town Farms
01.2007 - 12.2017
BS - Environmental Biology & Communications
Wingate University
Additional Information
- Published pier reviewed research:
- Https://bioone.org/journals/bios/volume-92/issue-2/BIOS-D-19-00030/Leaf-litter-and-rock-bag-surveys-allow-for-detection-and/10.1893/BIOS-D-19-00030.short