PROJECTS
The information listed below is a partial list of
completed projects during
my tenure with various organizations.
COMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT (partial list):
(partial list):
Buffalo Grove Park District - Buffalo Grove, IL
Facility Design and Research Team
NYSCA Clinician
Risk Management Team
Various Professional Roundtables
Youth Soccer Coaches Forum
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA)
College and University Relations Committee
Mentoring Committee
Presenter - Skate Park Development
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Springfield, OR
Chair of Various Committees Promoting Positive Cultural Change
Chair of Diversity Committee
Energize Springfield! Committee
Lane (County) Coalition for Healthy Active Youth
Ruff Park Magnolia Arboretum & Neighborhood Park - Liaison
Rotary Club of Springfield: Board Member - Community Service Committee,
Fundraising Committee
Team Springfield (City, School District, Park District, and Utility
Board) Active Member
FACILITY DESIGN/FACILITY
OPERATING EFFICIENCIES (partial
list):
Buffalo Grove Park District - Buffalo Grove, IL
Skate Park Research & Development Team
Spray Playground Research & Development Team
Sports Enhancement Center Facility Design
Various Community Center Improvement Projects
Phoenix Parks, Recreation & Library Department - Phoenix,
AZ
Encanto Park Shelter Redesign Project
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Springfield,
OR
Community Recreation Center
Facility Energy Audits and Energy Efficiency Measures
Lively Park and Swim Center Master Plan Team
Dorris Ranch Management Plan
POLICY ANALYSIS &
DEVELOPMENT
(partial list):
City of Phoenix Arizona - Neighborhood Preservation
Ordinance Analysis
City of Phoenix Arizona - Citywide Curfew Program Policy Analysis
City of Phoenix Arizona - Department Transient Policy Analysis
Various Athletic and General Programming Policy Development
Various Facility and Park Permit Policy Development
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Cost Recovery Plan &
Policy
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Various Personnel &
Administrative Policies
RESEARCH & RE-ENGINEERING (partial
list):
Tinley Park Park District - Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park Park District Needs Assessment Study
Phoenix Parks, Recreation & Library Department - Phoenix,
AZ
Citywide Curfew Program Study for City Council
Nationwide Transient Population Study
Encanto Park Needs Assessment Study
Re-engineering Department Wide Communication Process
Willamalane Park and Recreation District -
Springfield, OR
CRC Research, Design, and Re-engineering
Division Restructuring
Registration Software Research, Planning, and Implementation
SPECIAL EVENTS (partial
list):
Buffalo Grove Park District - Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove Days - Team Member
Campout Under the Stars - Coordinator
Huck Finn Fishing Derby - Coordinator
Kick-Off Classic (Multi-Regional Soccer Tournament) - Director
Phoenix Parks, Recreation & Library Department - Phoenix, AZ
Downtown Area "Come Out & Play" Event - Zone
Troubleshooter
Encanto Park Folk Festival - Assistant Coordinator
Encanto Park/Enchanted Island Halloween Event - Coordinator
Mayor's Octoberfish - Coordinator
WOW - Wonderful Outdoor World - Team Member
Springfield Rotary - Springfield, OR
Great Rotary Duck Race - Day of Race Event Coordinator
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Springfield, OR
The Willamalane Games - Team Member
Living History Festival & Civil War Reenactment - Team Member
STRATEGIC PLANNING/AGENCY ACCREDITATION
(partial list):
Buffalo Grove Park District - Buffalo Grove, IL
Agency Strategic Planning
PDRMA (Park District Risk Management Association) Re-accreditation
Friend's of the Park Foundation - Strategic Planning
University of St. Francis - Joliet, IL
University of Saint Francis - Department of Recreation
Administration Re-accreditation (NRPA)
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Springfield, OR
Willamalane Park and Recreation District - Dorris Ranch Management
Plan
District Operating Principles, Goals, and Tasks
Community Recreation Center - Operations & Logistics Committee
Chair
VOLUNTEER
(partial list):
Rotarian
Various Parks Preservation and Restoration Projects
IPRA/IAPD Legislative Golf Outing
Joliet Park District (Various Programming)
Olympia Fields Park District (Various Programming)
Special Olympics