Anna Koperski-Walsh
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. A forward-thinker with both of the hard and soft skills needed to plan, execute and manage a project through completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project and Office Manager
Seminary Electrical Contractors
09.2022 - Current
- Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies. This includes utilizing Quickbooks, Quicken, Google Suite, and Asana.
- Managed vendor relationships, while maintaining high-quality services. Including but not limited to ensuring projects are completed, permits provided, inspections are scheduled, and clear commination regarding timelines,
- Manage five residential and commerical buildings. Including drafting leases, payments, building requests and repairs.
Event Management and Home Organization
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with the event host in advance regarding needs and desires for the event to ensure that the the day of the event runs successfully.
- Managed events of all scales from 10 peoples to over two-hundred.
- Working with clients in homes to downsize and minimize clutter in specific areas of homes as well as entire houses.
- Provide excellent communication between home owners and event hosts before, during and after the project is complete to ensure work is completed to satisfaction.
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Village Of Lincolnwood
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Redeveloped existing and new standards and policies for recreation programs that aligned with IRMA, state and local guidelines, and legal counsel as result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Managed small and large scale projects including capital improvement and grant based ranging from $10,000 to $800,000 budgets. Project management included building bid packets, managing bid process, setting timelines, working with stakeholders, managing budgets and reporting.
- Created professional development plans for Recreation Supervisors to set goals and milestones throughout the calendar year that align with job duties and professional goals.
- Doubled programs in fiscal year 2020-2021 and anticipate additional increase of over 20% in fiscal year 2021-2022. implemented seasonal surveys and program observations for program and instructor quality needs assessments.
- Hired and onboarded approximately 200 seasonal and part time staff each year. Hired and onboarded temporary staff and full-time managers as direct reports.
- Participated in monthly/bimonthly board meetings. Duties include research, generating memos, board packet development and review, developing and presenting topics at meetings, board minutes and follow-up after meetings.
Senior Program Director
Lattof YMCA Of YMCA Metropolitan Chicago
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed safety training plan for over 150+ employees. On average, Improved overall required training and certification completion rate from 76% to 92%.
- Hired and developed three Program Directors and Team Leaders while utilizing and developing 30-60-90 plan. This includes finding mentors and creating development paths for each Director.
- Took on additional roles including daily duties as: Interim Aquatic Director (10 months), Fitness Director ( 3 months), Sports Director (2 months) and Youth & Family Director (3 Months).
- Wrote and received $50,000 grant from Opus foundation to fund a Maker Lab. Utilized the grant to build a lab for adult and youth programming.
- Provided information to customers regarding YMCAs programs and memberships. This includes membership sales, program sales, refunds and discrepancies. Increase overall sales by 5% to prior year.
Regional Director/Performance Team
YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Evaluated success of over training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Recruited and trained qualified approximately six managers and 150 part time staff per year. Provided at least two trainings per month averaging between 10 and 30 hours per training.
- Provided routine coaching and consulting to up to five Directors at any given time, while assessing skill gaps for Coordinators and part time staff.
- Developed a program rubric to evaluate program health. The rubric was then utilized in all 19 locations.
Senior Program Director/Aquatic Director
South Side YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Oversee and develop all program departments including sports, health & fitness, aquatics and youth & family.
- Managed budgets for each individual department over $500,000 total in total program revenue while developing new programs based on community needs.
- Participated as Branch Leader to the volunteer committee, emergency operations, and community fundraising. Annually raised over $25,000 is grants and program scholarships.
- Managed three full-time staff and over one-hundred part-time staff. Including acting Executive Director when Executive Director not present.
- Obtained trainer level certifications required to maintain staffs' certifications.
Content Marketing Researcher
Cision
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Developed a database 1,000's of marketing and content marketing opportunities for companies of all size and budgets who purchased content marketing software.
- Researched digital and print publications of all size and budgets globally.
- Provided presentations and educated advertising sales teams on benefits of the software and how consumers will utilize.
- Self-managed project goals and deadlines.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Web Development Certification
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
Kendall College Of Art And Design
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Sales & Customer Service
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Individual, Small & Large Group Training
- Event Management
Certification
Basic Web Development
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
American Red Cross LG, CPR, FA Instructor
Timeline
Project and Office Manager
Seminary Electrical Contractors
09.2022 - Current
Event Management and Home Organization
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Village Of Lincolnwood
02.2020 - 09.2022
Senior Program Director
Lattof YMCA Of YMCA Metropolitan Chicago
02.2018 - 02.2020
Regional Director/Performance Team
YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
07.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Program Director/Aquatic Director
South Side YMCA Of Metropolitan Chicago
05.2014 - 07.2016
Content Marketing Researcher
Cision
11.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design
Kendall College Of Art And Design
Some College (No Degree) - Web Development Certification
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College