Christopher BOLENDER
Cave Creek
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Manager with expertise in optimizing workflows and enhancing efficiency. Proven track record in inventory management and process improvement using industry-standard tools. Strong leadership skills in training and developing high-performing teams to achieve measurable outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Services Operations Supervisor
City of Scottsdale
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and city regulations.
- Coordinate workflow among team members, optimizing resource allocation and task execution.
- Implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Train new staff on operational procedures, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
- Served as City representative during Construction of Reata Sports Complex and led the maintenance team that successfully opened the facility in 2024.
- Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for 5 cost centers.
Community Parks Superintendent
City of Peoria
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Provide direction and leadership for the overall maintenance operations of Peoria's thee community parks.
- Served as owner's representative for the construction and led a successful grow in and opening of Paloma Community Park.
- Managed staff in excess of 40 employees while ensuring procedure, and policy compliance.
- Developed and delivered an operating budget of $3.5 million while implementing tracking strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinated and provided exceptional customer service to end user groups and park patrons.
Sports Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
City of Peoria
09.2013 - 10.2019
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for Pioneer Community Park, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Implemented preventative maintenance agronomic programs that to maintain playing surfaces of soccer and baseball fields.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Trained and supervised maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in operations.
- Successfully led efforts to obtain Sports Field Manager's Association Environmental Facility Certification for both Pioneer and Rio Vista Community Park.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Technology Management
Univiersity of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-1997
Skills
- Operations management
- Performance monitoring
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Arizona Office of Pest Management Certified Pesticide Applicator License - June 1997-Current
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector June 2015-October 2026
- Certified Sports Field Manager July 2016-July 2026
Timeline
Community Services Operations Supervisor
City of Scottsdale
01.2023 - Current
Community Parks Superintendent
City of Peoria
10.2019 - 01.2023
Sports Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
City of Peoria
09.2013 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Technology Management
Univiersity of Arizona