Connor Sweet
Denison,TX
Summary
Experienced in organizing and managing operations within community-based environments, with a proven ability to coordinate programs, support staff, and keep complex day-to-day operations running smoothly. Strong background in planning logistics, updating policies and procedures, and improving internal processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and overall experience. Brings a hands-on, collaborative approach to team supervision, problem-solving, and cross-department coordination, along with experience in fiscal tracking and reporting. Well-positioned to contribute immediately in an operations, administrative, or coordination-focused role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
City of Sherman
Sherman, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement updated policies and operational standards to improve efficiency, accountability, and compliance.
- Supervise full-time and part-time staff, providing training, performance feedback, and professional development as well as administering payroll.
- Create and distribute marketing materials for city programs, leagues, and partner initiatives, using coordinated branding and digital outreach to increase participation.
- Utilize Civic Plus (Website Software), Canva, Meta Business Suite, and Placer.ai for content design, audience analytics, and campaign management to guide outreach strategy and event marketing decisions.
- Manage agreements with athletic providers and vendors, ensuring quality service and adherence to city standards.
- Track budgets and revenue for programs and events; prepare financial reports and data summaries for leadership review.
- Lead development and implementation of the Special Event Review Team (SERT) and permitting process to improve oversight of internal and external events.
Recreation Coordinator
City of Denison
Denison, TX
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated tournaments, leagues, and adult athletics, engaging nonprofit and for-profit partners to increase park participation.
- Managed financial reporting for events, concessions, and league operations; contributed to budget planning and submitted departmental cash reports.
- Oversaw development of vendor agreements and RFP’s
- Delivered presentations to city leadership, the Parks Commission, and community stakeholders as well as updating the City of Denison website and Facebook.
- Assisted with hiring, training, and payroll administration of part-time staff.
- Collaborated with Planning and Development to align recreation projects with the Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas, TX08.2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
Grayson College
Denison, TX05.2021
Skills
- Program Development and Implementation
- Stakeholder communication
- Process and Regulatory development
- Budgetary reporting and evaluation
- Work Software (Tyler Incode & NeoGov)
- Facility operations
- Marketing and Outreach
- Staff scheduling
- Strategic purchasing
- Record management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
City of Sherman
06.2025 - Current
Recreation Coordinator
City of Denison
06.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Tarleton State University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Grayson College