Charlie Duffin

Motivated Music Production and Sound Design graduate from the University of Hertfordshire with strong audio production skills and excellent attention to detail. Experienced in collaborative environments through summer camp work in the United States, progressing from Camp Counsellor to Assistant Camp Director. This experience strengthened my leadership, communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills while developing my ability to manage responsibilities, support staff, and create positive experiences for young people.

Passionate about creative projects and eager to contribute to dynamic, team-oriented environments.

Assistant Camp Director - Kiddie Keep Well Camp, New Jersey, USA - New Jersey, USA

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Led and supported daily camp activities, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment for children.
• Collaborated with staff to design, plan, and deliver creative and educational programmes.
• Monitored camper wellbeing, promoting safety, inclusion, and positive behaviour at all times.
• Assisted in coordinating team operations to ensure smooth delivery of camp schedules and activities.
• Built positive relationships with campers to encourage participation, confidence, and social development.

Camp Counsellor and Lifeguard - Kiddie Keep Well Camp, New Jersey, USA - New Jersey, USA

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

• Supervised and engaged children in structured activities, encouraging teamwork, responsibility, and participation.
• Maintained a safe, positive, and inclusive camp environment at all times.
• Supported daily programme delivery, ensuring smooth transitions between activities.
• Promoted positive behaviour and built strong rapport with campers to enhance their overall experience.
• Applied lifeguard training to ensure water safety and respond appropriately to emergencies when required.

Customer Service Assistant - Tesco

(2019 - 2023)

• Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to manage stock levels, replenish shelves, and maintain store presentation standards.
• Assisted customers with enquiries, resolving issues efficiently and professionally.
• Supported daily operational tasks including till operation, merchandising, and store organisation.
• Developed strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a customer-facing role.

Bachelor's - Music Production and Sound Design - University of Hertfordshire (2020 - 2023)

A level, Btec - Finance, Philosophy and Ethics, Business - Verulam School (2017 - 2019)