EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Concentration: Public Management

EXPERIENCE

Willamalane Park and Recreation District - A National Gold Medal Award Winning Agency Deputy Superintendent – Springfield, OR
-Administer, plan, and direct District operations.  District budget $11.5 million, community population 60,000+, 35 parks, two major recreation centers, indoor community/competitive pool, indoor aquatic park, community theater, 220 acre living history farm, multiple sports fields, and other facilities.





Willamalane Park and Recreation District - A National Gold Medal Award Winning Agency Director of Recreation Services – Springfield, OR
-Administer, plan, and direct the operations of the District's Recreation Services, including supervision of 104 FTE's and a $4.5 million budget.                                  

Buffalo Grove Park District - Illinois Distinguished Agency Award Winner
Division Manager – Buffalo Grove, IL                            
- Administered operations of key park district areas including the Golf Learning Center, Sports Enhancement Center, Aquatic Operations, Museum, and Recreation Centers.
- Supervised, hired, trained and evaluated staff. 
- Developed and executed department budget.
- Supervised the operation and evaluation of facilities, programs and services.
- Managed public relations.
- Analyzed and designed facility policies and procedures.                                        
- Researched and designed park district facilities.
- Planned and implemented goals and objectives.

University of Saint Francis                                                           
Adjunct Professor – Joliet, IL
Department of Recreation Administration

Buffalo Grove Park District - Illinois Distinguished Agency Award Winner
Recreation Supervisor – Buffalo Grove, IL                
-Developed, managed, organized and implemented various programs 
for youths and adults.
-Directed large scale and multi-regional athletic tournaments.
-Recruited, hired, trained and evaluated staff and volunteer coaches.
-Developed and administered various program budgets.
-Coordinated special events.
-Collaborated with outside agencies.
-Administered contracts with professional officials and athletic organizations.
-Developed and maintained web pages.

Phoenix Parks, Recreation and Library Department
Director's Office, At Risk Youth Division, and Encanto Park - Phoenix, AZ    
- Scope of work included responsibilities based in the Director’s Office and included the At Risk Youth Division, parks and recreation districts, Special Events, Special Operations, and the Pueblo Grande Museum .
-Developed, implemented, and evaluated the Encanto Park Needs Assessment Survey for city council, which included recommendations based upon research of best practices nation-wide.
-Researched and designed park facilities.
-Coordinated, implemented, and evaluated various programs.
-Administered contracts with athletic coaches/professionals.
-Designed and developed park brochures.
-Provided technical computer support for staff, as well as recommendations for computer system upgrades.
-Developed a computer based education program for academic enrichment of at risk youth.
-Supervised and tracked the progress of program participants to meet curriculum and grant requirements.
-Collaborated with outside agencies.
-Hired, trained, and evaluated staff.
-Coordinated weekly job skill enhancement sessions.
-Planned, implemented, and evaluated special events.
-Prepared various reports for the director and city council.

Olympia Fields Park District - Olympia Fields, IL                       
-Served as director of the summer day camp program.
-Coordinated special events.
-Managed athletic leagues.
-Supervised concessions.
-Served as a facility supervisor.
-Trained in safety, liability, and bookkeeping.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Active Networks Class Recreation Software, Navision, SPSS, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Publisher, web site development, and understanding of complex system maintenance, upgrading, and configuration.

PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS (partial list)
-National Recreation and Park Association: National Legislative Forum on Parks
and Recreation (2006)
-National Recreation and Park Association: Annual Conference (Ongoing)
-Oregon Recreation and Park Association: Annual Conference (Ongoing)
-Illinois Park and Recreation Association: Annual Conference (1995 - 2004)
-Illinois Park and Recreation Association:  Facility Management School of 
the Midwest (2002)
-PDRMA Risk Management Institute (November 1999, 2000 and 2002)
-Disney’s Keys to Excellence (February 2000)
-Management Seminar: A Seminar for Professionals of the Phoenix Parks, 
Recreation and Library Department, Phoenix, AZ. (February 1997)

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