-- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT --
Exceptionally talented, creative, and results-oriented professional with proven
accomplishments in overall management operation of the district including, budge ting, staff management, negotiations, and program planning. Demonstrate solid le adership abilities in implementing recreation programs and overseeing parks and playgrounds, including facility maintenance. Possess excellent knowledge on the principles, philosophy, and practices associated with recreation administration, including program planning, leadership, risk management, marketing, and public relations. Outstanding ability to work in a team environment originating and del ivering recreational activities that enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen families, and bond the community. Community Service Program Evaluation Record Keeping Facility Management Project Management Budget Management Planning and Coordination Strategic Planning and Marketing Safety a nd Risk Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT ~ EFFINGHAM, IL Facilities Superintendent 2006-Present - Organize, execute, and manage all phases of youth and adult sports progr ams, such as baseball, softball, t-ball, soccer, basketball, flag football, coed volleyball, women’s volleyball, 35 and over men’s basketball and coed softball; facilit ate the scheduling of games; and prospect and organize schedules of volunteer co aches, umpires, referees, and statisticians. - Collaborate with coaches and community groups to update and modify any r ules for leagues. - Work closely with other leagues utilizing the facilities, including Men’s Sl ow Pitch Softball, Men and Women’s Fast Pitch Softball, Men’s Basketball, Legion Basebal l, and local traveling youth baseball and softball teams. - Train, schedule and supervise building supervisors; Provide repair and c leaning request and recommendations to the Maintenance Superintendent. - Support the Maintenance Department, as necessary, in formulating recomme ndation to the director and maintenance superintendent. - Oversee the rental groups and usage of all park facilities and responsib le for all aspects of park program. NORTHERN ILLINOIS 4-H CAMP ~ CAMP SHAW-WAW-NAS-SEE, MANTENO, IL Camp Director 2000-2006 - Arranged and executed 7 weeks of youth camp consist of up to 250 campers weekly. - Held responsible for developing and implementing the budget, all marketi ng, risk management, staff and camper records. - Oversaw all program areas which included Pool, Nature, Crafts, Recreatio nal Sports, Horseback Riding, Counselor in Training, and low ropes course. - Managed the entire Maintenance department and the Dining Hall. - Collaborated with the Board of Directors in all areas of Camp including Buildings & Grounds, Marketing, Budget, Program, and Personnel - Involved the U of I College of Aces in seeking Donations which increased more than $60,000 in the first 2 years. - Generated about 11,000 youth and adults annually by recruiting and maint aining rental groups from April through November. - Successfully brought the camp up to code to meet and exceed the American Camping Association standards and accreditation. SOUTHWEST YMCA ~ DENVER, CO Program Coordinator 1999 - Oversaw the Teen Summer Day Camp programs. Organized and executed educat ional and recreational activities. - Assumed full responsibilities for the supervision, discipline, and safet y of campers. - Coordinated programs to ensure optimum efficiency of staff and complianc e with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications. - Maintained and established contracts with state, federal, and non-govern mental personnel, and worked to increase the number and diversity of program pro ject sponsors. EARLIER CAREER 4-H MEMORIAL CAMP ~ MONTICELLO, IL Assistant Camp Director / Program Manager 1998 URBANA PARK DISTRICT ~ URBANA, IL Assistant Athletic Director (Internship) 1998 EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Administration Southern Illinois University ~ Carbondale, IL (1998) Lake Land Community College ~ Mattoon, IL (1995) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Illinois Parks and Recreation Association National Recreation and Parks Association American Camping Association ACTIVITIES Knights of Columbus - Member