Manager Assistant

Phillip Melton

*** ****** ****** • Kailua, HI ***34 • 808-***-**** • adkbsu@r.postjobfree.com

Recreation Supervisor / Event Planner & Coordinator Profile

Highly talented professional with broad training and practicum in designing and executing recreation programs and planning, developing, and organizing high-impact programs and events to meet and exceed all expectations.

•Hardworking professional skilled in managing projects from initial planning phase to final program execution and conducting post assessments, working directly with stakeholders to ensure program success.

•Trained in planning and executing wide variety of events for adults and children, including such outdoor activities as rock climbing, swimming, archery, ropes training and survival training crafts.

•Energetic self-starter capable of establishing professional connections, consulting with managers to assess and design effective programs and tackle challenges and resolve issues with innovative solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration - Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (2014)

~ Honored IFC Delegate of the Year - Phi Kappa Theta Fall 2010

Internship: Intern/Event Coordinator - Charleston Parks and Recreation Department, Charleston, IL (Spring 2014)

Designed, organized, and managed execution of a variety of major city-wide recreation programs for activities for children and adults; assisted Tourism Manager in preparing and executing new programs.

Technology: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Chrome, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Class, Kronos, ActiveNet, ODES.

Career History

YMCA of Honolulu, Honolulu, HI

Membership Coordinator (09/2016 to Present)

Provides strong leadership in the areas of customer service and membership development by building relationships with members, staff, and volunteers. Delivers excellent customer service and maintaining membership accounts. Develops, plans and implements new procedures and methods within Association guidelines to achieve strategic goals.

•Adheres to all policies, guidelines, rules, best practices as outlined by the Y.

•Consistently strives to improve performance.

•Show eagerness and capacity to learn.

•Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Hawaiian Sunshine Nursery, Waimanalo, HI

Shipping Clerk/Driver (07/2015 to 09/2016)

Serve as point of contact in coordinating the delivery of daily shipments, working with clients to unload and merchandise plants at each store. Maintain open communication with store managers to coordinate deliveries, review invoices, and ensure accuracy and on time delivery of all products. Maintain route/shipping logs.

•Build strong rapport with clients, resolving issues quickly and effectively to ensure repeat business.

•Oversee scheduling and coordinate deliveries to maximize route time and conserve fuel.

The Delivery People, Honolulu, HI

Logistics Coordinator (02/2015 to 07/2015)

Hired to oversee and manage on-time pickup / delivery of all freight shipments by managing and coordinating with freight carriers and logistics companies. Ensured shipments complied with state, federal, and international shipping regulations. Maintained and documented freight records, vendors charges and client invoicing.

•Credited for reducing costs by negotiating and approving freight charges billed to the customer.

•Assisted accounting with month end activities, including ship confirmations and cost discrepancies

Camp Timberline, Kapolei, HI

Assistant Program Director Internship (06/2014 to 10/2014)

Won an internship to assist in designing and developing guest activities and coordinate daily schedules. Supervised execution of planned and spontaneous activities. Established and enforced program rules and regulations. Ensured safety and care of guests. Served as guest instructor for outdoor activities such as rock climbing and swimming.

•Organized and led a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities included crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, high ropes course, and climbing wall.

Additional Experience

Pro-Shop Manager (03/2014-06/2014) • Meadowview Golf Course, Mattoon, IL

Lead Generator (Summer 2013) • The Home Depot, Normal, IL

General Counselor (Summers 2011-2012) • Camp Towanda, Honesdale, PA

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