-- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT --

Exceptionally talented, creative, and results-oriented professional with proven

accomplishments in overall management operation of the district including, budge
ting, staff management, negotiations, and program planning. Demonstrate solid le
adership abilities in implementing recreation programs and overseeing parks and
playgrounds, including facility maintenance. Possess excellent knowledge on the
principles, philosophy, and practices associated with recreation administration,
including program planning, leadership, risk management, marketing, and public
relations. Outstanding ability to work in a team environment originating and del
ivering recreational activities that enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen
families, and bond the community.
Community Service Program Evaluation Record Keeping
Facility Management Project Management Budget Management
Planning and Coordination Strategic Planning and Marketing Safety a
nd Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT ~ EFFINGHAM, IL
Facilities Superintendent 2006-Present
- Organize, execute, and manage all phases of youth and adult sports progr
ams, such as baseball, softball, t-ball, soccer, basketball, flag football, coed
volleyball, women’s volleyball, 35 and over men’s basketball and coed softball; facilit
ate the scheduling of games; and prospect and organize schedules of volunteer co
aches, umpires, referees, and statisticians.
- Collaborate with coaches and community groups to update and modify any r
ules for leagues.
- Work closely with other leagues utilizing the facilities, including Men’s Sl
ow Pitch Softball, Men and Women’s Fast Pitch Softball, Men’s Basketball, Legion Basebal
l, and local traveling youth baseball and softball teams.
- Train, schedule and supervise building supervisors; Provide repair and c
leaning request and recommendations to the Maintenance Superintendent.
- Support the Maintenance Department, as necessary, in formulating recomme
ndation to the director and maintenance superintendent.
- Oversee the rental groups and usage of all park facilities and responsib
le for all aspects of park program.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 4-H CAMP ~ CAMP SHAW-WAW-NAS-SEE, MANTENO, IL
Camp Director 2000-2006
- Arranged and executed 7 weeks of youth camp consist of up to 250 campers
weekly.
- Held responsible for developing and implementing the budget, all marketi
ng, risk management, staff and camper records.
- Oversaw all program areas which included Pool, Nature, Crafts, Recreatio
nal Sports, Horseback Riding, Counselor in Training, and low ropes course.
- Managed the entire Maintenance department and the Dining Hall.
- Collaborated with the Board of Directors in all areas of Camp including
Buildings & Grounds, Marketing, Budget, Program, and Personnel
- Involved the U of I College of Aces in seeking Donations which increased
more than $60,000 in the first 2 years.
- Generated about 11,000 youth and adults annually by recruiting and maint
aining rental groups from April through November.
- Successfully brought the camp up to code to meet and exceed the American
Camping Association standards and accreditation.
SOUTHWEST YMCA ~ DENVER, CO
Program Coordinator 1999
- Oversaw the Teen Summer Day Camp programs. Organized and executed educat
ional and recreational activities.
- Assumed full responsibilities for the supervision, discipline, and safet
y of campers.
- Coordinated programs to ensure optimum efficiency of staff and complianc
e with appropriate policies, procedures, and specifications.
- Maintained and established contracts with state, federal, and non-govern
mental personnel, and worked to increase the number and diversity of program pro
ject sponsors.
EARLIER CAREER
4-H MEMORIAL CAMP ~ MONTICELLO, IL
Assistant Camp Director / Program Manager 1998
URBANA PARK DISTRICT ~ URBANA, IL
Assistant Athletic Director (Internship) 1998
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Administration
Southern Illinois University ~ Carbondale, IL (1998)
Lake Land Community College ~ Mattoon, IL (1995)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association
National Recreation and Parks Association
American Camping Association
ACTIVITIES
Knights of Columbus - Member