Events Supervisor
Resume:
Susanne C. Staub
Las Cruces, NM 88012
Home: 575-***-**** Work (Commercial): 575-***-**** Work (DSN): 258-1256
*********@*******.***
Federal Employment History:
Highest Civilian Grade: GS-12, 29 years
Title: Chief of Recreation
Employer: Department of Defense-US Army/US Navy-Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department
Supervisor: Kim Combs
Federal Work Experience:
Dec 2011 to Present
Chief of Community Recreation
White Sands Missile Range
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88012
Duties: Responsible for supervising the gymnasium, pool, arts and crafts, auto skills, outdoor recreation, community center, warrior zone, ITR and BOSS program. Manages a staff of full time, part time and flex employees of approximately 58 employees. Keeps employees IDPs, performance appraisals and evaluations up to date. Maintains NAF and UFM budgets, inventory, financial, use of NAF credit card and ensure the proper use of the RecTrac system in facilities. Ensures SOPS are written and up to date for the Community Recreation Division. Meets division suspenses and deadlines for the division to the Garrison and the region/headquarters. Writes statements of work for contracting and ensures contracts are submitted properly. Interviews possible candidates for positions, hires, follows EEO guidelines and counsels employees as needed. Overall responsibilities as the CRD Chief ensures staff properly plans events, markets events, schedules their staff, maintains proper timekeeping, keeps facilities operating properly and maintained well, keeps their budgets in line to what they budgeted for the year and ensure the morale is well maintained. Submits ISR and ACRROS reports for CRD, works in DCPDS, and in FMBS. Manages multiple and concurrent projects and events. CRD is active with FMWRDS at White Sands. Provides a CRD strategic plan and vision. Resolves differences with employees, managers and customers to reach an agreement.
Mar 2005 to Dec 2011
Community Events/BOSS Coordinator - MWR White Sands Missile Range
Business and Rec Divison
IMSW-WSM-CA-R
White Sands Missile Range, NM 88012
Supervisor: Steve Zagar
258-6105
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: NF-0301-04
Duties: Responsible for developing a special events yearly plan. Implements and evaluates events and their effectiveness within the White Sand Community. Develop SOPs, timelines, suspenses for other activity managers, briefings of the event with the Garrison Commander and the Commanding General and evaluation system for each event. Events range from medium to large events. Develop relationships with co-workers at White Sands and local Las Cruces community members. Year long planning on the "Bataan Death March" which draws over 4,400 participants yearly. Coordination of the set up, security, on site medical needs, volunteers, food, race day timing and website are the major requirements need to coordinate this size event on a yearly basis. Also acts as the DMWR Environmental Control Officer. Ensures compliance with all environmental issues in the MWR facilities. Conducts assist visits with the facility managers to ensure compliance with all policies. Meets suspenses for reporting of all environmental deficiencies. Acting CRD Chief in the absence of the BRD Chief for three months. Overseas the Sports, pool, community center, arts and crafts, auto skills, ITR, and outdoor recreation programs.
Aug 2004 to Mar 2005
Community Activities/BOSS Coordinator - MWR Vicenza, Italy
CMR 427 Box 52
APO, AE 09630
Supervisor: Jeff Leedy
634-6240
***-**-****-71-6240
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-0301-11
Duties: Supervises the ITR, ODR and BOSS programs. Plans and coordinates trips, outdoor programs, single soldier events. COR for the SATO leisure travel office contract. Manages 12 NAF and LN employees. Works with contractors and volunteers on a reoccurring basis. Reviews and analyzes the programs operating efficiencies and monitors both the NAF and APF budgets. Develops strategic program plans and five year plans for these facilities. Coordinator for all deployment programs/requirements for CRD. Coordinates construction projects for the facilities. Works closely with the USO on joint programs within the community. Purchases both APF and NAF with PR&Cs or government credit card. Speaks to incoming soldiers at briefings about the BOSS program. Highly active program of activities with the BOSS program, approximately 4 events a month. Serves as an emergency essential civilian
Apr 2004 to Aug 2004
Acting CRD Chief - MWR Vicenza, Italy
Unit 31401 Box 80
APO, AE 09630
Supervisor: Renee Citron
634-7740
***-**-****-71-7740
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-0301-12
Duties: Supervises the following branches: Sports and Fitness, Auto Skills, Theater, Arts and Crafts, Library, ITR, Outdoor Recreation, and the BOSS Program. Manages APF and NAF budgets and fixed assets for CRD. Supervises approximately 55 employees and handles personnel actions for the division. Handles daily suspenses and tasks for CRD. Currently developing 3 major construction projects for CRD, the renovation of the Adventure Travel Center, renovation of the theater and development of a new physical fitness center.
Nov 2001 to Apr 2004
Community Activities Coordinator - MWR Vicenza, Italy
Unit 31401 Box 80
APO, AE 09630
Supervisor: Richard Martin
835-1248
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-301-11
Duties: Assisted the Community Recreation Chief with the library, sports and fitness, auto skills, arts and crafts, entertainment and theater programs. Support CRD services for Camp Darby in Livorno, Italy and the NATO sub-community of Verona, Italy. This included APF/NAF budgets, credit card purchases, inventory and correspondence. Directly supervised Outdoor Recreation, campgrounds, Information, Tours and Registration (ITR) and BOSS program. Effectively formulated a new strategy for operating the ODR and ITR programs. Increased income with the ITR program to be financially soluble and improved management of the ODR program. Effectively handled employee problems and excelled in developing team momentum. Won the Department of Army Best Event 2003 competition for the BOSS program. Molded two single soldiers to assist in the management of the BOSS program. Developed one of the Best BOSS programs in Europe. COR for leisure services section of the Sato Travel Agency. Serves as Emergency Essential Civilian.
Jun 1999 to Nov 2001
BOSS/Special Events Coordinator - MWR, Darmstadt, Germany
CMR 431
APO, AE 09175
Supervisor: Ken Spink
000-0000
*******@******.***
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-188-09
Duties: Developed and implemented a BOSS program which was non-existent due to the prior employee being permanently deployed. Established the BOSS program with community service projects, recreation events and fund raising events. Maintained the APF/NAF budgets, fixed assets and cash controls. Organized trips within Europe for single soldiers. Delivered special events such as the Holiday Tree Lighting, theme parties, and the German/American Special Olympics which included 1,000 challenged children and 2,000 volunteers each May.
Dec 1991 to Jun 1999
Recreation Director - MWR US Navy, NAVSTA Ingleside, TX
Bldg 100 Code 80
NAVSTA Ingleside, TX 78362
Supervisor: Barb Simpkins
236-6458
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-188-09
Duties: Established the recreation program at a new Naval Station that was constructed in 1990. Developed the Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT), Single Sailor, Fleet Recreation, Special Events, Commercial Sponsorship, Marketing, Sports/Fitness Center, swimming pool, sports fields, Marina and Auto Skills Shop. Hired staff, implemented and developed recreation programs, constructed all operating procedures and submitted all construction/repairs projects. Developed APF and NAF budgets, maintained 1 million dollar equipment inventory, implemented cash controls and assigned as the Contracting Officer for all contracts and purchases. Supervised a full recreation staff of 14 employees and 26 contractors. Conducted personnel actions for hiring, firing, evaluating and awarding employees/contractors. Developed and facilitated the Gym/Fitness and Auto Skills Shop contract. Initiated construction projects over 5 million dollars to include 2 softball fields, football/soccer field, 2 picnic areas with pavilion, stage, playground, bathroom/storage building, vet services office, pool deck/pavilion, expansion to the fitness center and mini golf. Invented a relationship with the USO in profit sharing and joint programming. Assigned as Acting MWR Director during the absence of the MWR Director on numerous 180 day details.
Jan 1990 to Dec 1991
Fleet Recreation/Single Sailor Coordinator - MWR US Navy, NAVSTA Philadelphia, PA
Bldg 537 Code 75
NAVSTA Philadelphia, PA 19112
Supervisor: Joe Mauro
000-0000 x xxx
Retired x xxx
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: GS-188-09
Duties: Supported the Navy Ships by implementing sporting events, special events, fitness programs and parties/picnics. Assisted Welfare and Recreation Officer with their ship’s finances and organizing joint recreational activities with the base MWR and other ships. Ordered fitness equipment for the ships and met all budget requirements. Developed the new Single Sailor Center, The Cruise Deck. Designed center layout, ordered equipment, hired staff and established a volunteer program for the center’s set up. Implemented a College Intern Program. Also developed and supervised an outdoor recreation/sports area which consisted of a sand volleyball court, a mud volleyball court, horseshoes and a general equipment check out area with sports gear.
May 1988 to Jan 1990
Advertising/Information, Ticket and Tour (ITT) Manager - MWR US Navy, NAVSTA New York
207 Flushing Ave
NAVSTA New York, NY 11251
Supervisor: Dennis Roberts
000-0000 x xxx
361-***-**** x xxx
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: UA- -07
Duties: Designed department’s monthly publication as well as posters, fliers and calendars. Developed a marketing campaign for the department. Organized and managed the ITT Office. Ordered and sold tickets to recreation activities and established monthly trips. Maintained inventory of tickets and fixed assets. Met all required budget requirements. Renovated ITT Office and developed it into a customer friendly facility.
Feb 1988 to May 1988
Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Athletics) - MWR US Navy, NAVSTA Staten Island, NY
Bldg #204 Ligget Ave
NAVSTA New York Staten Island, NY 10350
Supervisor: Phil Forrester
000-0000 x xxx
Unknown x xxx
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: UA- -05
Duties: Planned and implemented a structured organized sports program and special events for the recreation center/gym. Supervised personnel, office operations, construction for facility and retail operation. Submitted yearly budget requirements, maintained fixed asset inventory and monitored all purchases.
Sep 1987 to Jan 1988
Recreation Specialist (Marketing/Special Events) - MWR US Navy, NAS Brunswick, ME
Box 34
NAS Brunswick, ME 04011
Supervisor: Margie Gruber
000-0000 x xxx
610-***-**** x xxx
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: UA- -05
Duties: Planned, implemented and executed special events. Worked in the marketing office developing promotions. Developed standard operating procedures for the department. Presented at the base indoctrinations and various MWR briefs. Member of PAM Team (Programming, Advertising and Marketing), which developed innovative marketing and program techniques for the department.
Education:
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
B.S., Recreation and Parks
Received 1987
Training:
CRD Chiefs Class
Organization Leadership
LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development)
Applied Financial Management
Financial Management
Internal Controls
BOSS Conferences (Europe and Dept of Army levels)
ALA/MWR Army Wide Conference
NRPA (National Recreation and Parks Assoc.) Conferences
Basic Contracting Certification
Advance Contracting Certification
Annual Sexual Harassment
EEO Training
Leadership Management for Recreation Division Chiefs
Supervisory Development Training
Awards:
Special Recognition for MWR Support
173rd ABN deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq (Mar 02-03)
Achievement Medal 2001
Germany/American Special Olympics
Outstanding performance appraisals
Since 1988 various on the spot awards, cash awards and quality step increases each year. Letters of appreciation/scrolls of appreciation
Received numerous over the years.
Licenses, Certifications & Other Affiliations:
CPP
Issued Aug 2000
Certified Program Planner from LERN
Additional Information:
Driver's license.
Possess strong communication skills
Listens wells and gives good advisement and encouragement to employees’
Highly motivated individual
References
Joe Johnson ******.*.*********.***@****.***, FMWR Dir/Friend
Gary Giebel 575-***-**** ****.******.***@****.***, Director ATEC/Former Garrison CDR
Kim Combs 703-***-**** **********@*********.***, Retired
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