Christine M. Washburn 863-***-****
**** * **** **** ***** South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 **********@********.**.***
PROFESSSIONAL RECREATION PROFILE
I have worked in various positions that have shaped my expertise in the following areas
Management Program Planning Special Events
Aquatics Athletics Fitness
Budgeting/Finance Marketing and Sales Facility Rentals
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERTISE
Have 25 Years of experience in the Planning, Implementation, Coordination and Supervision of
various Recreation Programs; Activities; Special Events; Marketing and Management
Operations
Directed all operational and daily activities at various Multi-purpose fitness and recreational
centers to include: Supervising, Scheduling and Directing up to 22 full and Part-time staff
personnel. Hired and Trained group fitness instructors; facility staff and personal trainers.
Conducted staff evaluations, performance Issues; Hiring; Training and personnel Issues
Developed and maintained operational budget and expenditures; Prepared reports; chaired
community boards; gave presentations to companies and managers. Charted all Revenues;
Statistics; Deposits; Sales; Payroll; Inventory and Ordering of supplies
Devised and Implemented Policy, standards of operation, contracts and operational procedures
at various facilities; Maintained all contractual obligations; secured DJ for rentals; outlined facility
set-up and take down
Contracted with various vendors for special events and concession sales; charted sales and
inventory; prepared rental and user agreements contracts; devised policy and procedures for all
rentals at various building locations; coordinated rentals to public and private sector; booked,
supervised and accommodated all room rental events
Responsible for all maintenance and the scheduling of building and equipment repairs; Security
and Alarm codes and securing facility buildings and doors and program areas
Implemented employee incentives and awards for morale and work performance
Coordinated and implemented youth leagues: indoor/outdoor Soccer; Basketball; T-Ball; Track
Programs: Pepsi Hot Shots; Hershey Track & Field program; Presidents Fitness Challenge;
Senior Olympics; Gymnastics and Special Olympics and Wheelchair games
Conducted youth and adult leagues such as: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Kickball, Dodge ball
and Softball. Devised League structure, secured coaches and officials
Prepared reports, Issued press releases and results to local newspapers and internet services.
Advertised and marketed leagues and activities through fliers, PSA's and television commercials
Performed daily Maintenance and Safety inspections of all fitness equipment; Conducted
orientations of cardio and circuit training equipment; Assisted in devising workout plans, muscle
strength and joint mobility tests
Secured all Aerobics instructors for both land and water classes ensuring a healthy balance of
low and high impact levels such as Yoga; Jazz/Hip Hop aerobics; Line Dancing; Pilates: Martial
Arts; Karate; Dance Lessons; Zumba and Kick Boxing
Christine M. Washburn 863-***-****
6126 B Lynn Lake Drive South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 **********@********.**.***
CPO Certified in March 2003; Hired and scheduled all WSI and lifeguard Staff
Performed daily Chemistry readings of pool and spa and made necessary chemical
adjustments. Maintained Chemtrol and Strantrol readings; Devised emergency procedures,
daily cleaning and maintenance schedule; Maintained daily operations of pool, spa, sauna and
steam room areas
Assured compliance of all American Red Cross Certifications; Developed and implemented
youth and adult swim lessons; pool parties and aquatic fitness classes
Coordinated daily programs for youth in before and after school setting; Summer Programs and
Skate park operations
Secured vendors and entertainment and prepared contractual obligations. Outlined and
performed logistics and parking for various community events
Planned monthly special events such as: weight lifting competitions; teen lock-ins; fishing
derby's; dances; leagues; carnivals; fairs; Halloween and Christmas events
Devised various specialty classes such as; bridge; clogging; cheer-leading clinics; guitar
lessons; craft classes; ceramics; scrap booking and stitching classes
Devised Marketing strategy to address needs of various recreational communities; Developed
and Designed all marketing materials, press releases, brochures, newsletters and devised
distribution scheduling
Extensive experience securing on-going sponsorships for city-wide special events and
programs consisting of monetary and gift in kind contributions. Developed corporate packets
consisting of promotional materials and amenities; Secured company memberships through
fairs, meetings and demonstrations
WORK HISTORY
Plant City Recreation & Parks, Plant City, FL 2006-2010
Recreation Center Manager
Orange County Parks & Recreation, Orlando, FL 2005-2006
Recreation Specialist
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, Winter Haven, FL 2004-2005
Guest Services
Akron Parks & Recreation, Akron, OH 2003-2004
Recreation Specialist
YWCA of Summit County, Akron, OH 2002-2004
Center Director
Childhelp Industries, Culpepper, VA 2001-2002
Residential Counselor
Self-Employed, Harrisonburg, VA 2001-2002
Message Therapist
Recreation Supervisor II Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation, Harrisonburg, VA 1997-2001
Recreation/Health Director Boys & Girls Club, Harrisonburg, VA 1994-1997
Recreation Site Supervisor Verona Parks & Recreation, Verona, VA 1993-1994
MWR, Norfolk Amphibious Base, Va. Beach 1992-1993
Recreation Supervisor
RecreationSpecial Tech II VA. Beach Parks & Recreation, Virginia Beach, VA 1990-1993
Alfred State College, Alfred, NY 1986-1990
Intramural Ast. Coordinator
EDUCATION
Alfred Almond Central: Regents Degree, Almond NY 1987
Diploma
Tidewater College: A.A.S. Recreation Administration 1992
College
VA. School of Massage: A.A.S. Professional Massage 2002
“Supervisory Training”Orange County Human Resources, Orlando FL 2005-2006
Training
References Available Upon Request