Leading Through Personal Example Motivated Manager, with a record of improving team performance through analysis, requirements compilation,

issue resolution, and solution implementation. Posses s excellent organizational qualities, able to streamline and improve team goals and achievement. Consistently recognized as able to improve organizational effec tiveness and efficiency through management expertise. Highly accomplished, dynamic, and conscientious Management Professional who faci litates organizational growth through continually delivering exceptional perform ance. A results-oriented and driven individual with broad-based expertise in org anizational and staff management, human resource, training, and development. Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever-changing environments and situations, able to consistently achieve goals within critical project deadlines and able to leverage an eye for detail to ensure the quality and accuracy of pr ojects. Skilled in directing all facets of daily operations, ensuring profitable performance. Highly capable of managing budgets and financials including accou nts payable / receivable, as well as controlling inventory and purchasing. A builder of high performance business teams and a natural team leader, mentor, and motivator thriving in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big picture thinker, able to successfully work independently or as part of a tea m in high pressure, delivery-oriented environments. Always driving towards posit ive change. Customer Service Strategist Exceptional Internal Communication Client Relation ship Management Public Relations Operations Process Quality Improvement Solution Design Team Building Training Team Leadership Large Facility Site Management Project Development Project Planning Project Management Budget Oversight Staffing Selection Schedule Development and Control Professional Development Marketing Strategist Computer Savvy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mt. Prospect Park District Mt. Prospect, IL 2005 2011 Facility Manager Managed the day-to-day operations of event facility, holding 50 wedding receptio ns, showers, parties, corporate meetings, and other special events annually. Dir ected and supervised all operations of the greenhouse, a 1600-square-foot atrium , and over 30 acres of surrounding grounds, including rentals, and education. Pr ovided oversight of budgeting, cost control, payroll, general accounting, and fu ll profit and loss. Succeeded in reducing budgeted expenses each year through accurate planning, wa ste reduction, purchasing, and cost-effective operating procedures. Significantly increased revenue, programming volume, and rental events. Spearheaded and oversaw the Environmental Committee, education, and Team Buildi ng Courses, as well as established a cooperative program for area schools to par ticipate in a Greenhouse Gardening program. Stan Sunleaf Page 2 ss197b400@westpost.net Mt. Prospect Park District continued Created new business through community involvement and public relations program

s such as television commercials and promotional advertisements. Upgraded procedures and policies as necessary producing a high quality of produ ct and service. The Meadows Club Rolling Meadows, IL 2003 2005 Manager Successfully and effectively directed and managed the day-to-day operations of h ealth, fitness, and recreational facility. Developed and created preliminary gra nd opening budgets, collaborated with city government facilitating successful op ening inspections, and scheduled routine health and safety checks. Interfaced and reported directly to the owners regarding planning, budgeting, a ccounts payable, inventory, purchasing, and formulating policies / procedures. Accomplished financial goals while providing leadership in the areas of custome r service, member relations, and business performance. Deerfield Multiplex Deerfield, IL 2001 2003 Operations Manager Effectively managed all facets of a full service health and fitness club, includ ing day-to-day operations, budgets, policies and procedures, purchasing, staffin g and training, maintenance of equipment, and housekeeping. Managed the equipme nt and machinery for technical problems assuring the safety of company employees and members. Prioritized which upgrades and capital improvements were made. Administered routine checks ensuring employees fulfilled their scheduled daily job quota. Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club Arlington Heights, IL 1997 2001 Assistant Facility Manager Oversaw all aspects of operation, including customer service and satisfaction, s taff recruitment, training, sales and membership, and facility maintenance and c leanliness, while ensuring projected membership / sales goals were adequately ac hieved.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Business Western Illinois University Macomb, IL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Ce rtified PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Recruiting / Hiring Practices, Alcohol Awareness, Supervisory Skills, Computer / Proficiency Courses, and Challenge Course Recreational Training