Charlie Williams
Hernando,MS
Summary
Accomplished and experienced in leading teams and developing a collaborative culture that respects diversity and values professional growth. Expertise in orchestrating the implementation of efficient operational processes, planning, development and stakeholder relationships.
Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Director of Park Operations
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
Memphis, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Lead the development, enhancement, and execution of an annual operations plan, including budget management, to balance expense control with the maintenance of a clean, green, and safe environment for Park and Greenline visitors
- Oversee strategic planning and leadership for the Park Operations Team to uphold SFPC's mission of managing, operating, restoring, and enhancing Shelby Farms Park in collaboration with the public.
Executive Director
Restoration NOW
Olive Branch, MS
05.2014 - 11.2023
- Led the organization toward accomplishing the vision and mission of connecting families in need with responsible churches, ending in families becoming self-supporting
- Partnered with businesses, churches, non-profits, civic groups, and volunteers to serve families.
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Hernando
Hernando, MS
01.2006 - 10.2021
- Developed philosophies and strategies that were cost efficient while offering quality programs
- Created and implemented budgets, policies, procedures, and standards for efficient and effective operation of the department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MSSkills
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Trello
- Maintain X
Certification
- Graduate- National Parks and Recreation Directors School, 2010
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, 2010
- Commercial Pesticide Certified, 2017
- NRPA Leadership Certificate, 2018
- Workplace Job Facilitator Certification, 2019
- Church Consultant Certification, 2020
Professionalacknowledgements
- President of State of Mississippi Recreation and Parks Association, 2013-2014
- President’s Volunteer Award, 2012
- Tri State Defender 2013- 50 Men of Excellence, 2013
- MRPA Professional of the Year, 2012
Performancehighlights
- Lead strategies centered around a strong supportive work culture, which leads to retention, development, training, internal and external collaboration, and a reduction in attrition.
- Facilitates communities in discussing diversity which leads to people from diverse communities understanding, respecting, and celebrating diversity.
- Skilled in understanding the impacts of the lack of services and/or training needed to support individuals and teams and creating strategies with customized tactics that lead to change.
- Lead change management strategy to improve communication, productivity, efficiency that leads to excellent visitor experience.
- Planning and execution of sponsored community health programs that provided activities to improve mental and physical health.
- Lead grant acquisition resulting in the construction of walking trails, educational programs, tracks, recreational and skatepark.
- Adept at fostering partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous process improvements.
Timeline
Director of Park Operations
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
11.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Restoration NOW
05.2014 - 11.2023
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Hernando
01.2006 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Mississippi
- Graduate- National Parks and Recreation Directors School, 2010
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, 2010
- Commercial Pesticide Certified, 2017
- NRPA Leadership Certificate, 2018
- Workplace Job Facilitator Certification, 2019
- Church Consultant Certification, 2020
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