Mary Van Winkle

St. Charles, Missouri 63303 ❋ ​bookwormary@gmail.com​ ❋ 314-497-1838

Education
Bachelor of Arts in English,​ ​Pre- Education Concentration GPA: 3.54/4.00
Truman State University​, Kirksville, MO May 2020

Work Experience
One-on-one Counselor 2016-2017
Summer Fun Day Camp,​ St. Charles, MO
● Worked one-on-one with a special needs camper for the entire summer, as well as provided
support services for 3-4 additional special needs campers, and regular camp counseling.
● Integrated camper into camp activities and camp culture.
● Attended to the needs of the camper, especially during outbursts and times of greater difficulty.
● Utilized safety and security protocols in order to construct a safe environment for all campers.
● Documented all witnessed incidents, including any campers’ physical or emotional injuries,
comprehensively and efficiently.
● Interacted and communicated effectively with parents to ensure that they received felt
comfortable trusting us with their children.
Freelance Photographer ​2015-2017
● Orchestrated photoshoots for senior photos and company events.
● Brought forethought and planning to photography sessions, including an artistic vision,
location preferences, and consultations with the client to determine the objective of the shoot.
● Edited photographs to be aesthetically pleasing and fit the preferences of the client.
● Distributed photographs to clients by whatever means were most effective for the situation.
Game Room Attendant, Kitchen Worker 2014
Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center, ​St. Peters, MO
● Provided customer service to families in order to create an easy, enjoyable environment.
● Prepared food, worked the cash register, and washed dishes.
● Did janitorial work, including cleaning games, floors, and bathrooms.

Volunteer Experience
Greeter and Meal Distributor
Missouri Mission of Mercy,​ Springfield, MO; St. Louis, MO 2011, 2014
● Participated in providing $1.1 million of free dental care to 1,856 people in need at the
Springfield event, as well as 1,616 patients with free dental care at the St. Louis event.
● Provided customer service by helping patients sign in and fill out forms.
● Attended to patients during wait times by serving food and providing assistance for any needs.