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BOSETTE SEYMOUR
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
City of Pompano Beach
Special Events Supervisor
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Assist in post-event budget reconciliation
- Research and develop quality programs and events for implementation in the community
- Prepare flyers to promote different events and programs
- Plan and organize a variety of recreation activities and programs for senior citizens
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
City Of Pompano Beach
Recreation Leader
03.2011 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Organizes and implements a variety of recreational activities including organized games, team sports, arts and crafts, senior citizen program and special events
- Responsible for overseeing and securing parks and facilities
- Prepare program flyers, press release, and program information brochures to promote programs and events
- Operate front desk, assisting with room and park reservation, and order office supplies
- Interact with diverse group of people within the community
- Plan, organize, schedule, and implement a variety of recreation activities and programs for seniors.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 55 and up.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
- Planned, promoted and executed more than 10 events each year
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
City Of Coconut Creek
Recreation Leader
04.2001 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
Broward County School Board
Substitute Teacher
01.2005 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Maintain discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students
- Implement lesson plans in a manner which motivates students to learn and participate
- Summarize in writing the materials covered during the absence of the regularly teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Forest Glen Middle School
Teacher Assistant
01.2000 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Tutor and assist children in learning class material using the teacher's lesson plans
- Work with students individually and in small groups; listening while students read, review and reinforce class lessons
- Grade tests and papers, check homework, and stock supplies, operate audiovisual equipment, and keep classroom equipment in order.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
Education
Deerfield Beach High School, Deerfield Beach, FL
High School Diploma
1996
Palm Beach Community College, Boca Raton, FL
Associate of Arts
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Ethnic Studies
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Master of Arts from Public Administration
2020
Skills
- Proficient in navigating Microsoft Office Application (Outlook, Word, Power point, and Publisher Excel)
- Project Management
- Demonstrates leadership ability
- Monitoring Events Planning Trends
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Event Logistics Management
- Brochure and Publication Development
- Special Event Planning
- Sponsorship Promotion and Organization
- Budget Development
- Community Events
Accomplishments
- CERTIFICATIONS:
- Ethnic Studies
- CPR and first Aid
- Florida CDA Equivalency
- Child Care Director Credential
- Florida Teacher Certification K-6
Timeline
Special Events Supervisor
City of Pompano Beach
03.2020 - Current
Recreation Leader
City Of Pompano Beach
03.2011 - 11.2020
Substitute Teacher
Broward County School Board
01.2005 - 01.2010
Recreation Leader
City Of Coconut Creek
04.2001 - 04.2011
Teacher Assistant
Forest Glen Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2005
Deerfield Beach High School
High School Diploma
Palm Beach Community College
Associate of Arts
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Ethnic Studies
Columbia Southern University
Master of Arts from Public Administration
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