Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Johnson County Parks & Recreation District, excelling in curriculum development and employee engagement. Successfully recruited and trained diverse teams, enhancing program quality and compliance. Adept at organizational structuring, driving initiatives that improved service delivery and participant satisfaction in educational and recreational settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Johnson County Parks & Recreation District
De Soto, KS
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
Planned and led professional development activities for support staff.
Recruited, hired, and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Planned and implemented daily lessons and maintained Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements for both staff and children.
Responsible for being a good communicator to all children, parents, administrators, and supervisors to provide excellent customer service.
Program Director
YMCA of San Diego County
Julian, California
01.2021 - 07.2022
Produced forms, letters and documents needed for camp implementation.
Ensured compliance with health department regulations related to food service safety standards.
Planned educational programs that taught children about nature, conservation and outdoor recreation activities.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in services offered.
Led weekly meetings with counselors to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had during their shifts.
Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
Program Director
Archdiocese Of Seattle
Seattle, WA
12.2018 - 12.2020
Established strategy for program using evaluation outcomes and research to set goals and direction.
Established and trained curriculum set established by the Archdiocese
Successfully maintained and operated a large 25-acre camp across two locations in Carnation and Monroe, Washington, with over 45 staff members and a new 150 kids every week for 9 weeks.
Programmed the off-season programming for area schools
Stayed within health code and safety standards maintained by the state of Washington
Led and trained staff and maintained certifications in archery, ropes courses, lifeguarding and more
Program Director
Masonic Camping
Syracuse, NY
05.2017 - 12.2018
Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Provided guidance and advice on best practices related to scheduling initiatives.
Performed data entry into computer systems for tracking purposes.
Led a camp of more than 300 children and 59 staff members for 12 weeks during the summer season and school groups during the school year.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05-2024
Skills
Curriculum development
Organizational structuring
Employee engagement
Multitasking capacity
Oversee administrative functions
Leadership development
Timeline
Director
Johnson County Parks & Recreation District
08.2022 - Current
Program Director
YMCA of San Diego County
01.2021 - 07.2022
Program Director
Archdiocese Of Seattle
12.2018 - 12.2020
Program Director
Masonic Camping
05.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Wichita State University
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