Christina Sandoval
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Seventeen years as a Parks and Recreation professional, with extensive knowledge of city policies and procedures. Committed to bringing the highest quality parks and recreation experience to the citizens of Albuquerque.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CIP Program Manager
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
Albuquerque, NM
05.2011 - Current
- Manage $12,000,000 Capital Program for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Represent the Parks and Recreation Department before City Council, the Environmental Planning Commission, Neighborhood Associations and the media.
- Negotiate land purchases, donations, joint use agreements and leases.
- Develop Recreational Programs such as the Super Kids Play Club, bringing kids of all skills and abilities together.
- Develop policies for park use to ensure equitable use and limit city liability, such as the Parks and Recreation section of the IDO.
- Coordinate with other government entities such as APS, AMFCA and NMDOT on land use, policies and project management.
- Project Manager of the $21,000,000 Regional Sports Complex.
- Report on the department annual objectives and performance measures to city budget.
Senior Planner
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
Albuquerque, NM
02.2004 - 05.2011
- Represent the Parks and Recreation on the Development Review Board to acquire park land and protect Parks and Recreation interests in the Development Process.
- Maintain the Parks and Recreation Inventory.
- Staff liaison for the development of the Impact Fee Ordinance for Parks and Recreation.
- Parks and Recreation staff reviewer for the Environmental Planning Commission.
Assistant Project Manager
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
Albuquerque, NM
07.2000 - 02.2004
- Directed consultants on project scope, maintenance criteria, budget and schedules.
- Managed project budget.
- Corresponded with the public through written correspondence, public meetings and one on one.
Education
Master of Arts - Community and Regional Planning
UNM
2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UNM
1996
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Policy development
- Drafting agreements
- Working with other governmental agencies
- Promoting Parks and Recreation
- Research and analysis
Affiliations
New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association Board Member.
Timeline
CIP Program Manager
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
05.2011 - Current
Senior Planner
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
02.2004 - 05.2011
Assistant Project Manager
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation
07.2000 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UNM
Master of Arts - Community and Regional Planning
UNM