Kristin T. Keough
*********@*****.***
Indianapolis, IN 46226 Cell: 317-***-****
Dedicated park manager with 8 years of experience in recreation and sport management
settings. Consistently achieve record high customer satisfaction rankings, improvements to
the bottom line and turnaround of underperforming operations.
Respected builder and leader of customer focused teams; instill a shared, enthusiastic
commitment to customer service as a key driver of company goal attainment. Lead by
example and ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality and park operations
policies.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Teambuilding & Training
Management Enhancement Cost Reduction Strategies
Complaint Handling & Front End Supervision Order Fulfillment
Resolution Revenue & Margin Improvement
Park Operations Management
Professional Experience
Indy Parks Indianapolis, IN 04/04 to 4/10
Park Manager
Promoted to manager position to recruit, train and supervise park operations at AJ Thatcher Park & Pool. Foster an environment in
which guests enjoy high levels of service and employees are motivated to deliver top performance. Manage front end operations to
ensure friendly and efficient park service. Selected Contributions:
Serve as liaison bringing organizations and their resources onboard as partners for mutually
beneficial rewards.
Assertively develop and manage new business relationships with business owners and
entrepreneurs focusing on the promotion of current and new facility programs.
Develop business plans with management team which details park goals, objectives, and
activities to be followed throughout the quarter and will focus on improving overall quality of
service, customer satisfaction, and fiscal return.
Lead efforts in preparation of plans and budgets.
Team with consultants and business management leaders to arrange value added
speakers, special programs, educational workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Coach new management and train staff throughout the region to increase knowledge of
organization target goals and improve their expertise and performance with the
organization.
Instrumental in organizing an active Advisory Board of business owners, consultants, clergy
and community leaders.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the goals and mission of the organization to further
deliver successful programming and special events and build stronger relationships
throughout the city of Indianapolis while upholding the national accreditation of the
organization.
Manage daily facility operations including customer issues, sales transactions and
procedures and special event implementation.
Education and Training
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 8/99 to 5/03
Bachelors of Science/Recreation & Sport Management
Training: Completed numerous courses and seminars in customer service, facility management, recreation and leisure, human
resource management, time management, leadership, performance assessment and policy & procedure.