Staff Management

R ona Goldstein

*** *** ***** ****** **** Beach CA

****.*@*********.*** 650-***-****

SU M MARY OF QUAL I F ICAT IONS

• Masters Degree with progressively more responsibility that approached 15% of

overall operating budget

• P roven t rack record in executive management, strategic planning, program

development, staff supervision, marketing, grant w r iting and event management

• Plan and execute amazing large multi-faceted diverse events, making ordina ry

events into extraordina ry experiences

• Develop the overall project vision and build strong relationships with key

stakeholders to manage social responsibility programs

• Manage and point of contact for over 20 f ulltime and 20 pa rt-time staff, project

volunteers and up to 60 independent contractors and vendors

• Use multiple communication technologies and avenues to promote programs and

events

• P romote community development, public relations and integrated services by

collaborating w ith agencies, vendors, inte rnal staff and volunteer committees

• Th r ive in a fast-paced envi ronment and demonstrate creative problem solving

• Design and implement post event evaluations, collect and analyze data, and present

w r itten and verbal reports

ED UCAT ION

Masters of Science Degree in Recreation M anagement

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Advanced Classes in M a rketing, Special Education, Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation

University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

Help My Community – P MB I nc. Alamo, CA 2012 to present

Consultant :

• Coordinate t rade show and event management in county-wide exhibit

• Facilitate networking and building relationships

• Conduct community outreach to evaluate needs and raise awareness of programs and services

• Assess business plan, sales and advertising tools to yield desired program outcomes and identify unsecured assets

P eninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), Foster City, CA 2004 to 2012

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D i rector of Sports and Recreation:

• Supervise department programs and events and formulate creative ideas to ensure desired program outcomes

• Utilize resources and multi-media technology to increase visibility of programs

• Grew department offerings 80% in 5 years

• Develop and monitor budget for the department, staff, equipment, facilities usage, special events

• Manage event calendar and dynamic staffing needs

• Coordinate national and global t ravel logistics and on-going registration for participants

• Seek grant opportunities and wri te grant proposals to off-set 20% of annual department budget

• Research and coordinate vendors, caterers, equipment rental, entertainment and service providers

• Secure corporate sponsorship for events and community programs decreasing programing expenditures by 30%

• Hire, t rain and supervise fulltime staff, part-time staff, volunteers and independent contractors

• Advertise and market large scale multi-faceted p rograms including coordinating, direct mail, community outreach,

p ress releases and web publicity

• Design and implement post event evaluation(s), collect and analyze data, and p resent reports to staff and board of

d irectors

• Collaborate with corporations, local agencies and program committees to promote community development and

i ntegrate services

Cabrillo Unified School District, Half Moon Bay 2000 to June 2004

Di rector of School Linked Services:

• Manage and coordinate the development of community/school-based family resource center

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects

• Develop the concept design and execution of community special events

• Supervise district staff teams, interagency family support teams and community development teams

• Represent agency in collaborative meetings to generate, develop, maintain, nurture and expand partnerships

• Prepare and oversee budget ensuring revenue targets are met

• Research and generate new funding sources to enhance community needs and write grant proposals

to cover 100% of department budget

• Design, produce and distribute multi media materials

• Oversee program evaluations, design data collection and analyze program outcomes

• Plan, organize and direct the district’s food service program for 7 campuses in compliance with federal,

state and county regulations

R edwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services 1994 to 2000

Recreation Supervisor :

• Coordinate large scale special events and volunteer commit tees

• Market, coordinate, advertise programs and special events for various age groups

• Produce quarterly brochure, schedule facilities, oversee on-going registration

• Develop and adhere to budget

• Schedule, prepare and facilitate weekly team meetings and t rainings

• Research and coordinate vendors, suppliers and service providers

• Write grant proposals and oversee t he acquisition of new and renewed funding sources

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• Hire and supervise staff and instructors

• Manage event logistics, event calendar, facility requirements and staffing needs

• Negotiate and secure vendor contracts

• Develop and supervise programs and staff at multiple sites

• Travel and serve as a lead representative for offsite projects

• Convert registration and facility usage from manual to computer systems

City of Pacifica; Parks, Beaches and Recreation Depa rtment 1990 to 1994

Recreation Coordinator :

• Market, develop, publicize, supervise and evaluate a wide range of programs

• Establish and maintain budget

• Compose writ ten and verbal staff reports

• Solicit corporate sponsorship

• Develop and supervise committees, boards and commission, festivals, conferences and special events

• Provide management, vision, development and evaluations of department staff

• Serve as a staff liaison to community organizations and State Industry Board and coordinate industry conferences

• Oversee facility scheduling, logistics and maintenance

• Pacific Coast Fog Festival Coordinator: (1993-1994) Develop and implement a two-day community wide art and wine

festival

E VE N T / PROGRA M H I G H L I G H TS

• 2 Fog Festivals 70,000-80,000 participants per festival

• 100 Tournaments /Leagues 100-400 participants per tournament/league

• 4 Teen Conferences 100-300 participants per conference

• 6 Industry Conferences 500-1500 participants per conference

• 4 Tradeshows 200- 1500 participants

• 40 Specialty Camps each year 20-50 participants per camp

• 200 Parties each year 25-300 participants per party

• 80 Classes each year 20-50 participants per class

• 30 Open Houses 100-1000 participants per open house

• 100 Community Meetings 20-200 participants per meeting

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