1. Lynne Papaconstantinou
(619) 890-8273 lmpapa@yahoo.com San Diego, CA 92108
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Experienced Manager, operating own business, leading staff, running a residential camp,
managing projects and processes.
 Highly effective in building and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
 Ability to use experience and judgment to resolve operational issues under pressure.
 Proven competence in the areas of staff hiring and training, conflict resolution and mediation.
 Excellent organizational skills for both day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
 Award winning accomplishments in Sales.
 Proficient with Salesforce, Windows, Microsoft Office Apps, Social Media.
 Knowledgeable in California Human Resources rules and regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director Wellspring La Jolla Camps, CA. May 2010-October 2015
 Lead a staff of up to 55 through the challenges of running Wellspring’s largest and most successful summer
camp for kids, families and adult women. Achieved highest client satisfaction, with many families returning
to camp by trusting my leadership and the caring environment I created and instilled on the staff.
 Despite several financial challenges including high costs, I still managed to make the camp the most
profitable in the company.
 My dedication and resolve was the key factor in overcoming many issues and successfully running the first
combined camp after the merger of Camp La Jolla with Wellspring.
 Lead the creation, execution and institutionalization of processes and safety measures to have the camp
Accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), 5 years in a row. This is a prestigious accreditation
clients look for when choosing a summer camp; a mark of safety and highest quality. As a result, the camp
was able to enroll more clients and become more profitable.
 Successfully negotiated with UCSD to lower their minimum “guaranteed” charges, increasing profitability of
the camp while maintaining the high quality of services offered by the university.
 By cultivating a good working relationship with the Dining Hall staff, I managed to keep costs the same while
at the same time greatly improving the taste and menu variety of the meals.
Assistant Director Camp La Jolla – La Jolla, CA. Sept 2006-April 2010
Human Resource & Office Manager
 Had overall responsibility of screening and interviewing hundreds of prospective applicants for summer
camp, then hiring the most qualified. My decision making process led to the hiring of the best-suited staff
which was critical to the success of the camp and the well-being of the kids.
 Lead staff, projects and vendor negotiations through the complexities, challenges and preparations in
getting ready for camp. Saved the company significant amounts of money by reducing costs and improving
processes – how we got things done.
 During camp operations, I was the go-to manager for addressing numerous operational, staff and camper
issues on a daily basis. This was a highly demanding, multitasking oriented environment. My ability to
prevent, identify and resolve problems quickly was critical in running a successful camp.
 I earned respect and trust from the summer staff, many of them deciding to return the next year, knowing I
would be there to be both their leader and mentor.

2. Lynne Papaconstantinou
(619) 890-8273 lmpapa@yahoo.com San Diego, CA 92108
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Small Business Owner “Just Like Home Day Care”, Rochester, NY. September 1990-June 2004
 Owner of “Just Like Home Day Care”. Provided day to day Child Care services in a loving, healthy, secure and
stimulating environment with regularly planned learning activities, free play/expression, field trips and
special events. Able to provide care and enhance development for difficult children unable to adjust to
other day care settings.
 Licensed by New York State and recommended by the Western New York Child Care Council. Parents
regularly expressed their admiration and gratitude as the “best Day Care ever”.
 Provided a Pre-K program during the school year, preparing the children for Kindergarten. Parents as well as
the public school teachers stated the children that participated were more than ready for school both
scholastically and socially. Researched and developed the curriculum. Also, volunteered regularly at the local
elementary school that the day care children attended.
 Employed and mentored between one and three employees each year who have gone on to open their own
Day Care or continued into higher education in child related studies.
Cottage Head Crestwood Children's Center, Rochester, NY September 1983 – July 1990
Alan P. Mills House, a community based residential treatment facility for boys; ages 12-18.
 Promoted three times in a relatively short period and became Cottage Head in December 1987.
 Helped children cope with emotional instability and often severely disturbed behavior. Provided much
needed guidance and consistent support. Proposed appropriate individual treatment plans and coordinated
staff activities towards a successful implementation of these plans. Held one-to-one weekly supervision
meetings and weekly staff meetings. Organized the day to day and recreational activities of the house.
 Liaison to the school, providing support and guidance. Member of a cross-functional treatment team
consisting of other sociotherapists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurses and teachers.
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Stony Brook: Stony Brook, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Concentration in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Child Care and Family Studies.