PETER M. LEWIS
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 4S5
Phone: 905-***-**** email: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY: Excellent analytical problem solving skills developed in a variety of areas. Strong and effective communication skills developed in Project Managing and management, supervisory capacity in public and civic government environment. EDUCATION: Canadian School of Private Investigation & Security Ltd Private Investigation Training Toronto, Ontario
February, 2013
City of Toronto (DMR Group Inc.) Toronto, Ontario
Project Manager Certification Seminar May 2002
George Brown College Toronto, Ontario
National Fitness Appraisal Certification & Accreditation March, 1992 Bethany College Lindsbourg, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Management Administration May 1990 College of the Sequoias Visalia, California
Associates Art Degree May 1987
Project Management
● Conducted research studies in relation to new, expanded and existing recreation program and facilities.
● Provided recommendations relating to public needs and expectations on a city-wide, district, community and neighborhood basis.
● Communicated and interacted with various levels of management, stakeholders, general public on project timetable.
● Responsibility for tracking, co-ordination and control of proposed budget relating to research studies for Management and politicians.
● Directed and supervised union and non-union staff in order to implement research studies.
● Organized and conducted meeting with local politicians to update project developments.
● Conducted meeting with consultants, politician’s and Management staff on scenarios for future development of facilities.
● Monitored usage patterns of existing research programs and facilities and made recommendations to maximize public benefit for dollars spent. Legal & Staff Management
● Manage Full Time City of Toronto unionized staff and supervised support staff in hiring of part time city staff.
● Mediated in disciplinary grievances between unionized City of Toronto civic employees.
● worked with City of Toronto Legal Division on arbitration cases involving Local CUPE Local 416 and CUPE Local 79 members.
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● Responsible for submission of full time and part time City of Toronto employee payroll submission to Payroll Division by staff.
● Assigned work and projects via subordinate staff to other staff to maintain successful operation of the Cluster.
● Managed and supervised various department staff on special event(s) and capital projects.
● Implement, manage and enforce the City of Toronto Policy and Procedures relating to collection of city monies relating to cash handling. Capital Projects(s)
● Liaison with local city politician’s, city management, general public and various contractors and stakeholders on development and completion of project(s).
● Manage and co-ordinate public consultation meeting’s on project(s), with feedback to the general public.
● Coordinate and conduct park openings involving all levels of government, dignitaries and local residents.
Projects:
● Stan Wadlow Park Skate Board Park
● Gledhill Park Splash Pad
● Dieppe Park Splash Pad and Playground
● Topham Park Splash Pad / Wading Pool conversion
● Leaside Park Wading Pool Retrofit
● Kiwanis Pool Water Slide
● East York Curling Club
● Leaside Lawn Bowling Club
● Neshama Playground for all children
HISTORY: City of Toronto, Community Recreation Supervisor (May 2006 – 2012) City of Toronto, Supervisor of Recreation and Facilities (Jan 1999 - May 2006) City of Scarborough, Recreation Complex Manager (Feb. 1992 – Jan. 1999) City of Scarborough, Feasibility Project Manager (May 1990 – Feb. 1992) Relative Training ● Class 11 Registration Training System
● Core 1 & 11 Management
● Performance Management Plan
● Workers Safety & Insurance Board (Certified Member #D03496)
● Project Management Methodology, Applying the Corporate Standard
● Private Security & Investigative Services (License #10983041)
● Certified Pool Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation USA.
● Toronto Airways Private Pilot Flight Training School
● Human Rights, Diversity and Equity
COMPUTERS: Microsoft Office 2000, Windows 98
● Extensive use of Excel and Access
● SAP Budget
● Class Registration System 1 & 2
● Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
● Point of Sale (POS) System
ACTIVITIES: ● Pilot training school
● Traveling