Ashley Tisdale
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Seasoned service-oriented, creative and strategic planner, highly effective at managing all aspects of activities, including safety, administration and documentation. Enthusiastic with a strong commitment to community engagement
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Center Specialist
City Of Chattanooga, Community Development
08.2021 - Current
- Assists in researching, planning, preparing, coordinating and facilitating recreational events, classes and activities including volunteer coordination
- Creates program outcome measurements while ensuring alignment with overall departmental policies and procedures
- Coordinates department functions and services that include implementing new initiatives to address community needs
- Develops and manages internal and external relationships with community and sponsor stakeholders; participates in a variety of meetings, committees and related groups to communicate information
- Assists in creating facility budgets, monitoring expenditure
- Performed program financial administration, reporting and documentation functions.
Professional Artist
The Pop-Up Project
03.2019 - Current
- Maintains professional, artistic standards within a team environment
- Serves as teaching artist for youth outreach program
- Performs alongside other visual, performance, audio, and other types of local and regional artists to raise awareness about community and social issues
- Consults with clients and administration to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters
- Creates and designs original performance works
Lifeguard
City of Chattanooga
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as CPR, First Aid and lifeguard rescue techniques to offer individuals in distress optimal support
- Performed regular clerical work
- Maintained pool by performing regular maintenance and other general upkeep, such as logging hourly chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and prevent patron illness
- Planned and instructed children's summer swim programs with over 30 participants that emphasized confidence, strength, and skill development in a safe and positive learning environment
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and program participants
Mental Health Technician
Parkridge Valley, Adolescent Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided supervision and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children and adolescents (ages 4-18)
- Facilitated learning environment for pediatric patients to build healthy interpersonal relationships and boundaries
- Supervised patient routines and tasks, performed safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Displayed respect for patient integrity, patient information and patient rights to promote positive outcomes
- Maintained effective support services for program operation including assisting to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
Dance Instructor
Chattanooga Ballet
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Worked independently to create and implement detailed lesson plans in alignment with student learning level
- Provided individual instruction to students including instructing groups of children and adults ages 3 and up focusing on technique and proficiency
- Coordinated with facility and theater staff to execute backstage duties such as costume preparation and maintenance, and set and prop maintenance
- Assisted with administration and coordination of performances, including volunteer coordination
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service
Education
Master of Public Administration -
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Theatre
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2019
Skills
- Program Development and Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer and Service-Oriented
- Safety Awareness
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Creative Problem Solver
- Curriculum Development
- Research and Analysis
- Fast Learner
- Data and Research Collation
- Statistical Methods
- Time Management
Additional Information
The Homeschool Shakespeare Festival, Assistant director, community liaison, volunteer coordinator, marketing assistant, set design for over 80 students yearly (January 2016-Current)
Audubon Acres-Acres of Darkness, Assistant program developer, experience designer, volunteer coordinator for fundraiser with an average of over 1,800 yearly attendees (September 2017-November 2019)
Timeline
Community Center Specialist
City Of Chattanooga, Community Development
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Parkridge Valley, Adolescent Hospital
09.2019 - 06.2021
Lifeguard
City of Chattanooga
05.2019 - 08.2021
Professional Artist
The Pop-Up Project
03.2019 - Current
Dance Instructor
Chattanooga Ballet
08.2014 - 05.2020
Master of Public Administration -
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice And Theatre
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
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