JENNIFER BEST800 E Lexington Ave | H: 619 721 6384 | Jenn.Best87@gmail.com

SummaryJennifer is a uniquely optimistic and ambitious individual, who is focused on obtaining a position in the events and planning industry; she is a detailed-oriented person who exhibits excellent communication, problem solvingand strategic planning skills. Jennifer has had much success at talent development and personnel management; shecontinuously cultivates positive employee morale through coaching, and encouragement of team members.

HighlightsSoft Skills Hard Skills

Communication Staff DevelopmentRelationship Building Program Development/ Event PlanningSelf Awareness BudgetsTime Management Non-Profit ManagementFirst Aid and CPR Certified Computer-SavvyCompassionate and Active listener Behavior Management

AccomplishmentsSupervised 240 YMCA Employees with the Mission Valley YMCA, serving more than 2985 Childrenand participants each Summer. Directed and organized staff Trainings for 240+ central region YMCA EmployeesCreated over 75 different programs for the central region YMCA2016 Leadership Development institute Participant- California School Age Consortium Hiring Authority for the central region YMCA camp TeamScored 100% on American Camp Association Audit

ExperienceCoordinator II-Youth Development Camp and Family Programs 06/2013 to CurrentYMCA of San Diego County San Diego , CAFamily Programs Coordinator- 2013-Present

Event Planning for over 200 people for the Adventure Guides and Trailblazers ProgramResponsible for planning and executing large company and family Events supervision and implementation of theprogram in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA and American Camp Association.Assisted in the hiring and selection process of 175 camp staff including, screening candidate, interviewing,reference checking required paperwork.Management of 150+ StaffPlanning for 3 YMCA facilitiesDirect Management over 60 External Vendors

Site Supervisor 09/2009 to 06/2013YMCA of San Diego County San Diego, CASite supervisor — 2009 –2013

Manage and supervise a licensed before and after school program.Plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate educational, recreational, social, and multicultural activities for

program participants.Demonstrate daily problem solving skills, situational management and customer service to ensure day-to-dayoperations.Supervise, motivate and mentored 13 part-time staff seasonally using performance standards, measurable goalsand clear growth expectations.Improved organization, aesthetic appeal and programming curriculum, resulting in an increased programparticipation from 60 to 120.Mentored first time site supervisors in regards to licensing paperwork, policies, and staff training.Ensured compliance of all Mission Valley YMCA PrimeTime district paperwork, by providing training and sitevisits.

Science Coordinator 06/2007 to 06/2009Ocean Discovery Institute San Diego , CA Coordinator —2007-2009

Developed and executed science curriculum across the SD unified School DistrictResponded to 100+ Emails Daily Trained staff and fellow ColleaguesPlanned and prepared Science Expo's locally and out of the countryCreated new company programsManaged recruitment for various programsPartnered with other organizations to facilitate company events

EducationOrganizational LeadershipPoint Loma Nazarene University- Student San Diego, CA

Organizational Leadership

High School DiplomaHoover High School San Diego, CA