1. Ethan T. Houser
5927 Lassen St., El Cerrito, CA 94530 • 510.289.0860 • ethouser@ucdavis.edu
Summary of Qualifications
Strong analytical, problem solving and risk management abilities - 6 years of management experience in the field of education/recreation. 9 years of
experience including event coordination, employee management, company promotion/advertising, and curriculum development.
Education
University of California Davis: 2008-2013
● Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Minor in Film Theory
o Concentrations in Communication Theories, Nonverbal Communications, Collective Behaviors, Communication Campaigns,
InterpersonalCommunication & News/Political Practice Effects.
Professional Experience
Kensington Community Council Summer Camp (Non-Profit): June 2008 – Present
Director: June 2011- present
● Provide safety and camp programming for approximately 450 children ages 5 through 12 per summer.
● Manage budget of $10,000 for equipment, first aid, snack, weekly field trips, and transportation necessities.
● Demonstratepersistence and organizational abilities in a dynamic, multifaceted work environment.
● Maintain and monitor accurate financial records
● Supply and organize camp for all sport/craft activities
● Collaboratively coordinate captivating and educational field trips
● Create employee schedule, taking into consideration special needs and projected enrollment of the camp.
● Conduct interviews and hire staff.
● Train incoming employees ensuring they develop theskills needed to make the organization thrive.
● Design & implement a “counselor in training” (CIT) program.
● Exceed revenue goals: recognized as a record performer for sourcing $150,000/year.
● Increase enrollment yearly.
Kensington Neighborhood School: September 2013 – June 2015
After School Program Director
● Work with, supervise, and manage 4-6 employees providing families with exceptional service obtaining a near spotless rating.
● Work directly with parents and senior management to establish a vision for daily curriculum by grade.
● Design/implement policies and procedures to ensure curriculum is executed to fullest potential.
● Collaborate with Senior Director to streamline class transitions and creatively produce positiveresults for parents and children.
● Work cross-functionally to ensure each activity is staffed and appropriately budgeted.
● Team building was key to creating staff “family”.
California Alumni House: 2006 - Present (As needed for special events)
Event Coordinator
● Help coordinate and work events for University of California Berkeley Alumni House.
● Plan, set up, execute the event and tear down.
● Assist vendor services with preparing and serving gourmet meals, and clean up/load out.
Accolades and Accomplishments
● Attained rank of Eagle Scout with all three eagle palms theconsecutive nine months thereafter: bronze, gold, and silver.
● Crew Leader Troop 104 on Philmont Scout Ranch Trek- 12 members, 12 days, 100 miles, 12,441 feet of elevation gain.
● Drum line captain- 16 members. Utilizeleadership and motivation to achieve broad recognition.
Additional Skills/Expertise
● Strong work ethic, trained and effective communicator, work well in teams, self-motivated, able to accept constructive criticism.
● Strong oral, written and technological communication skills.
● Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
● Creative: experience creating flyers, brochures, and presentations
● Experienced as both leader and contributor in emergency situations.
● Extensive survival and first aid training.
● Mentor for junior team members in their career development & skill advancement.