Event Planner or Coordinator Position
Resume:
PROFILE
A highly motivated and result oriented program manager with over ten years of experience in the public sector and governmental branches. My abilities span across keen leadership with successful experience in strategic planning, program implementation, program budgeting, and special events managing and implementation.
Recognized abilities in the areas of:
• Excellent skills in communication and reporting
• Ability to manage and organize programs and events from initiation to close
• Ability to reorganize and restructure dysfunctional programs to successful events.
• Highly skilled in public speaking and public relations.
• Ability to deliver marketing and advertising strategies.
• Oriented to provide high levels of customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver results.
• Ability to manage budget.
• Ability to manage and train staff.
EXPERIENCE
Sunrise Senior Living – Alpharetta, GA 2007 – Present
Reminiscence Coordinator
? Manager of a Reminiscence Neighborhood. (Dementia/Alzheimer’s community).
? Hire, supervise and coordinate staff for community.
? Primary point of contact for family members in Reminiscence Neighbor hood.
? Coordinated and organized events, such as, open house and family support groups.
? Organize special events, such as, picnics and swim outings.
? Work alongside nurses, therapist, and care managers to provide quality care for residents.
Peachtree City Parks and Recreation – Peachtree City, GA 2004 – 2007
Leisure Program Coordinator 2004 – Present
? Worked closely Executive Management to identity, recommend, develop, implement, and support innovative programs and activities for the city and department.
? Acted as a primary point of contact and liaison between the Recreation Department and the IT development team.
? Coordinated and organized citywide special events, such as, Shakerag Arts and Craft Festivals, Touch A Truck Health and Wellness Fair, 4th of July Parade/Firework, and Father/Daughter Valentine's Dance.
? Acted as a liaison for all walks/runs within the city for fund raising organizations, such as, March of Dimes and Alzheimer's Association.
? Managed instructor’s contracts, payments, and marketing of programs.
? Created and distributed a quarterly 40 page activity and events catalog.
? Solicited corporate sponsors to participate in city events.
? Developed revenue budgets for city-wide special events.
? Contracted with vendors for supplies for special events while negotiating proposed discounts.
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DeKalb County Parks and Recreation – Decatur, GA 2000-2004
Recreation Program Coordinator 2000-2004
? Managed 12 aquatic facilities, hired and trained approximately 110 employees.
? Coordinated Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Certification classes.
? Scheduled staff to teach swim lessons and water aerobic classes.
? Administered and scheduled swim lesson and swim team registration.
? Created and managed an annual program budget over 1 million dollars.
? Implemented and scheduled Aquatic Programs.
? Developed a system to deliver accurate reporting and collections of aquatic revenue from various facilities.
? Coordinated and organized special events for the county.
? Improved signage and esthetics of facilities.
? Increased participation in events and programs, which lead to increase in revenue.
USA Pools - Norcross, GA 1999-2000
Pool Manager 1999-2000
? Managed four aquatic facilities and a staff of 50 lifeguards and swim instructors.
? Created and implemented a year around swim lesson program.
? Managed the operations of facilities and increased participation in aquatic programs by 58%.
Circlestone Fitness Center - Stone Mountain, GA 1997-1999
Director of Fitness 1997-1999
? Supervised the daily functions of facility.
? Instructed swim lessons, land aerobics and water aerobics.
? Implemented aquatic programs, such as, water aerobics and swim lessons.
? Managed the marketing of facility and actively engaged in selling of club memberships, which produced increased revenue.
? Implemented a successful United States Tennis Association Program.
Southern Regional Hospital – Riverdale, GA 1995-1997
Physical Therapy Tech 1995-1997
? Assisted physical therapist with patient care.
? Knowledgeable in wound care, cardiac rehab, chest compressions, traction, and instruction of prescribed exercises, especially patient post-surgery procedures.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE:
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Recware.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
• Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA)
• National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
EDUCATION:
• Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher AZ
Associates Degree in Pre- Physical Therapy-Graduated 1991
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• Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology/Specializing in Health Fitness Promotion-Graduated 1995
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Water Aerobic Instructor – S.S. & Company
• Water Aerobic Instructor Trainer – S.S. & Company
• Certified Water Safety Instructor – American Red Cross
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer – American Red Cross
• Lifeguard Training and Community First Aid and Safety – American Red Cross
• Certified Pool/Spa Operator – National Pool Foundation
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