Objective: To secure a professional position where I can utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities.
Education:
Spring 2007-Present Oklahoma University
Master’s of Human Relations
Fall 1996-May 2000 Eastern Illinois University
Department of Leisure Services
Bachelors of Science, Recreation Administration (minor in Business Administration)
Experience:
January 2001-2007 Recreation Supervisor
City of Oldsmar; Oldsmar, FL
Responsibilities: To oversee and supervise all recreation programs. Planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of all City-wide special events, including but not limited to an Annual Golf Tournament, Easter Egg Hunt, Park-It-Friday program, Celebrate Oldsmar, Halloween Carnival, Winter Fest, and “Take A Kid Fishing”. Supervision of all City sport leagues, children’s camps, teen club activities, fitness classes, senior activities and art classes. Supervision of all Recreation personal and oversight of their programs. Responsible for daily Recreation deposits and reconciliation of each Recreation Centers bank and financial records and monthly check requests. Scheduling of meetings and rentals of city facilities. Developed and maintained a comprehensive recreation customer service and marketing program to meet the needs of the community. Maintenance of Recreation computer program, Rec Trac. Design, creation and printing of flyers, banners and publications for advertising. Updating and maintaining division budget, staff records and building records.
July 2000-Dec. 2000 Activities Director
Sand Pebble Resort; Treasure Island, FL
Responsibilities: Daily program planning, coordination and implementation, supervision of the activities assistant, party preparation and coordination, and guest services.
June 2000-July 2000 Recreation Leader I
City of Largo; Largo, FL
Responsibilities: To plan, implement and lead activities for middle school children.
January 1998-May 2000 Habilitation Aide
Tull House; Charleston, IL
Responsibilities: To provide activities for adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting, stressing community integrated living. To help adults in daily living skills in order to live on their own.
May 1999-August 1999 Recreation Intern
The Westin Innisbrook Resort; Tarpon Springs, FL
Responsibilities: On a rotating basis was responsible for daily and holiday program planning and implementation, supervision and planning of a daily children’s program, conference event preparation and coordination, fitness center operations, rental equipment procedures and maintenance, tennis operations, recreation facility operations, “water park” guest services and retail sales, attendance in seminars and interviews, and a special project, which was to plan, coordinate and implement a three day camp program for 75-100 children from the state of Florida.
Awards / Honors / Memberships:
July 2002-Present National Parks and Recreation Association
January 2001-Present Florida Recreation and Parks Association
January 2002-May 2002 American Cancer Society
Events Coordinator: volunteer position for the Oldsmar Relay for Life.
May 2000 Graduated Cum Laude (GPA: 3.78/4.0)
Spring 1997-Spring 2000 Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Assistant Treasurer: assisted with budgets and financial reports.
Formal Committee Chair: planned and organized a formal social event.
Certifications:
December 2006-Present CPP (Certified Program Planner)--LERN
April 2002-Present CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional)
Spring 1993-Present American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
Technical Skills:
Rec Trac
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point)
PhotoShop
Internet Explorer, Netscape, Electronic Mail