Eric Wachira
Kansas City
Summary
Dynamic youth leader with extensive experience at the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, adept at fostering positive relationships and encouraging spiritual growth among campers. Skilled in public speaking and critical thinking, I effectively trained new counselors and ensured a safe, engaging environment, enhancing camper participation and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
Kansas City
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Leading campers through ropes courses, and facilitating discussion to build positive relationships among campers.
- Encouraged campers to follow Jesus Christ by praying with them and modeling for them what it means to be a disciple
- Encouraged camper participation in small groups, and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and the spread of illnesses.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in a new environment.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
Camp Counselor
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Belcourt
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Teaching middle schoolers on Indian reservation about the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Praying the Morning Prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament every morning
- Teaching middle schoolers who have no experience of the Catholic Church about the Blessed Virgin Mary and her role in the salvation of souls
- Praying Holy Hour every afternoon in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Learning about the Native American culture on an Indian Reservation
Crew Member
Wendy's
Gladstone
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Stocked shelves and cases with new or transferred items.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and burgers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Conception Seminary College
Conception Junction, MO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
Kansas City05-2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Philosophical analysis
- Public speaking
- Teaching experience
- Communication skills
- Liturgical expertise
- Youth ministry
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Gold Medallion Honors in High School
- Basketball Team Captain for the 2021-2022 season
- Completed 100 hours of Community service for Gold Medallion
- Completed the A+ program
Affiliations
- Played 4 years on the Basketball Team at Oak Park (1-year Varsity)
- Served as an Adapted P.E. instructor for the physically disabled
- Ran Track & Field for 2 years
Certification
- Earned Academic Scholarship for Tuition in Seminary
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
05.2024 - 07.2025
Camp Counselor
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
06.2023 - 07.2023
Crew Member
Wendy's
09.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Conception Seminary College
High School Diploma -
Oak Park High School
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