Chambers, Daniel

**** ******* **** **. ******** Springs, Colorado 80920 630-***-**** adh7yv@r.postjobfree.com Summary: Hardworking, detail-oriented, creative professional with 10 years of experience in the recreation industry. Experience in retail and marketing for professionals. Passion for creativity and skilled in customer service and communication skills. Education:

Aurora University–Aurora, IL

B.A. Business Administration May 2017

• Minor in Marketing

• GPA: 3.7

Waubonsee Community College–Sugar Grove, IL

A.A. Graphic Arts December 2014

• GPA: 3.47

Relevant Experience:

Fox Valley Park District

Aquatics Manager January 2019 – June 2020

• Supervise, coach, and mentor a diverse team consisting of over 150 individuals in a variety of disciplines in order to build a strong, reliable team and supportive workplace culture.

• Oversee the operations of the indoor and outdoor aquatics departments to ensure that the ethics and values of the Fox Valley Park District are respected and demonstrated.

• Manage the operations, budget, and partnerships involved in the two outdoor aquatic facilities in order to operate an accessible amenity to the community.

• Facilitate day to day logistical operations of Aquatic Programs in order to ensure that our programs, of up to 1800 participants (in the busiest season), run successfully across three aquatic locations.

• Maintain a budget of around $800,000 for the Vaughan Aquatic Center; and assist with maintaining the $1 Million budget at the outdoor aquatic centers in order to successfully and sustainably operate facilities for the community.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee Fox Valley Park District special events, educational events, and Riptides Swim team events in order to provide the community with opportunities to participate in fun activities.

• Compile program statistics in order to understand and research the condition of the programs helping to reach program goals, review fees, and develop programs for participants of all ages.

• Collaborate with other departments and administrative staff to schedule CPR and First Aid training for the entire organization in order to provide a safe environment throughout the entire Park District.

• Maintain a safe environment by complying with PDRMA, Jeff Ellis and Associates Lifeguarding standards, and with the standards of the Health Department to provide guests with remarkable amenities.

C.W Avery Family YMCA

Aquatic Manager September 2017-January 2019

• Present on a variety of safety topics in order to ensure effective employee and community development

• Schedule, and oversee the private swim lesson program in order to increase revenue and accommodate lessons for a diverse community

• Train new and seasoned employees to exceed expectations to build professional relationships and maintain growth of the company.

• Maintain a safe environment by complying with the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Standards and with the standards of the Health Department to provide customers with remarkable amenities. Four Lakes Recreation–Lisle, IL

Recreation Manager December 2010-2017

• Conceptualize and build new terrain park features on the ski hill, utilizing creative thinking skills, perseverance, and patience, to ensure the park is aesthetically pleasing and intriguing for customers.

• Lead projects singlehandedly and as a team to construct designs and facilitate growth of team members.

• Schedule employees to ensure that skilled individuals are present and involved in major projects.

• Allocate resources to different areas of the terrain park, and budget for necessary equipment to ensure that the needs of the guests are being met.

• Research other companies to gain an advantage and become more competitive in the industry.

• Instruct lessons inside the ski school program.

• Ski Area Maintenance/Ski Area Groomer

• Communicate with department managers regarding their respective expectations to guarantee that needs are

being met across all threshold of the business.

• Operate heavy machinery to create a smooth surface for skiers and snowboarders to safely enjoy. Levi Strauss & Company – Aurora, IL

Sales Associate / Stock Lead June 2012 – 2017

• Maintain stock through the store in order to provide customers with a wide selection of product.

• Work with other employees to create a welcoming and friendly environment for customers.

• Assist customers with their needs in order to maintain a positive business relationship. Achievements:

• Rebrand the Fox Valley Park District’s swim lesson program and increased revenue by 39%

• Lead the aquatics team to receive the Silver Award from Jeff Ellis and Associates for consistently receiving an exceeds on lifeguard audits.

Certifications:

• Ellis and Associates Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Certification March 2021

• Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor Certification March 2021

• Ellis and Associates Safety and Health Instructor/Instructor Trainer March 2021

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification September 2019

• American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid December 2019

• American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen January 2019

• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training March 2019 Technical Skills:

• Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, Bridge), Mac IOS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Daxko Operations, Vermont Systems, Statistical Analysis of Social Media, Budget analysis/allocations, SPSS

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