Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Membership Development
Special Accomplishments Awards
Community Service
Additional Work History
Timeline
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Cordell Wiseman

Bloomington,MN

Summary

Motivated, and trustworthy professional possessing a strong commitment to quality participant-focused service coupled with excellent communication skills. Builds participant loyalty by effectively resolving problems and works with everyone to achieve goals. My objective is to obtain a leadership philosophy in mentorship, empowerment and to lead by example. This allows employee to become fully invested and committed to their work and the organization. Leading by example shows the employees what's expected; professionalism, high quality work, outstanding customer service, Communication skills and community engagement to accomplish the city's and recreation goals.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Park and Recreation Director

Brooklyn Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Manages operation and responsibility for all services and activities of the parks and recreation department: (Budget, Staffing (hiring and accountability), Recreation Center development, implementation of current & future needs of Recreation)
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Department methods, procedures, and programs; assess and monitor workload; identify and implement opportunities for improvement; review with stakeholders where appropriate.
  • Prepares a variety of complex analytical and statistical reports and presentations.
  • Reports to City Council
  • Leads and organizes multi-layered approaches for engagement involvement with community and youth of color.
  • Oversees Centerbrook the city 9-hole golf Course and the Cities Heritage Center/catering and event center.

Director of Community and Connection Department

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led the development of a new MPRB departments (Community Outreach and Engagement) including the development of the department structure, mission and goals as well as hiring staff for the department.
  • Organized several of the Park Board community engagement meeting to resolve conflicts between the park board and community, Encampment, develop strategic plan to address homelessness and the removal of 400 encampments on Park board property.
  • Budget management, Staff Training, Hiring, Supervision and Disciplinary responsibilities

Director of Community Outreach & Engagement Department

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • The Department leads organizational efforts to connect the MPRB to diverse and underserved communities as well as support internal systems change through training and professional development.
  • The Department has two units- Community Engagement and Community Citywide Events. The framework highlights the strategies and work priorities for both units and how the Community Outreach Department will help prepare the organization to be responsive to current and changing demographics of the City.
  • Organized several of the Park Board large scale events, 4 of July Fireworks which drew 90, 000 plus people, Bike Tour, Earth Day Cleanup, Juneteenth celebration, etc.…
  • Budget management, Staff Training, Hiring, Supervision and Disciplinary responsibilities

Assistant Superintendent of Park and Recreation

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Accountable for the development of 40 Parks and Recreation Community Centers structure, budget, reports to city council, mission and goals as well as staff supervision, hiring, mentoring and staff accountability, planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of diversified recreation programs, activities, sports, for preschool, children, teens, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, senior citizens, programs for one or more recreation centers and summer playground sites, ensuring the activities meet the current and future needs of the Division.
  • Strategically work variable hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and work on-site during programs and special events to ensure success and safety. Manage the planning of special events, working with other staff, volunteers and representatives from other organizations.
  • Work with community/neighborhood residents and neighborhood associations and athletic councils to provide youth sports programs, community events, community newsletter, enhance public relations, market programs and increase communication.
  • Manage building operations, create work orders to maintain and repair park facilities, and maintain administrative records including building usage, program participation, financial and incidents reports.
  • Thoughtfully plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the activities of the recreation programs to ensure the program meets the current and future needs of the Recreation Division.

District Manager of Park and Recreation

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for all recreation Centers operations in North and Northeast of Minneapolis, set programming expectation for all community centers in the district and maintenances. Oversaw and 20 million dollars operation budget.
  • Allocated funding for recreation centers and Maintenance.
  • Supervision of full-time and permanent part-time staff, training and staff development, hiring, mentoring and staff development.
  • Implementation, management, and evaluation of diversified recreation programs, activities, sports, for preschool, children, teens, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, senior citizens and summer playground sites, ensuring the activities meet the current and future needs of the Division.
  • Work with community/neighborhood residents and neighborhood associations and athletic councils to provide youth sports programs, community events, community newsletter, enhance public relations, market programs and increase communication.

Recreation District Supervisor

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for all recreation Centers operations in South Minneapolis, set programming expectation for all community centers in the district and maintenances. Oversaw and 9 million dollars operation budget.
  • Allocated funding for recreation centers.
  • Supervision of full-time and permanent part-time staff, training and staff development, hiring, mentoring and staff development.
  • Implementation, management, and evaluation of diversified recreation programs, activities, sports, for preschool, children, teens, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, senior citizens and summer playground sites, ensuring the activities meet the current and future needs of the Division.
  • Work with community/neighborhood residents and neighborhood associations and athletic councils to provide youth sports programs, community events, community newsletter, enhance public relations, market programs and increase communication.

Recreation Supervisor Powderhorn Park Community Center

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • One of the Minneapolis park board largest community center, I provided staff supervision, hiring, mentoring and accountability of staff, planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of diversified recreation programs, activities, sports, for preschool, children, teens, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, senior citizens, programs for one or more recreation centers and summer playground sites.
  • Strategically work variable hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and work on-site during programs and special events to ensure success and safety. Manage the planning of special events, working with other staff, volunteers and representatives from other organizations.
  • Work with community/neighborhood residents and neighborhood associations and athletic councils to provide youth sports programs, community events, community newsletter, enhance public relations, market programs and increase communication.
  • Manage building operations, create work orders to maintain and repair park facilities, and maintain administrative records including building usage, program participation, financial and incidents reports.

Recreation Leader Whittier Park Community Center

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • I provided staff supervision, hiring, mentoring and accountability of staff, planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of diversified recreation programs, activities, sports, for preschool, children, teens, families, adults, people with special needs or disabilities, senior citizens, programs for one or more recreation centers and summer playground sites.
  • Strategically work variable hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and work on-site during programs and special events to ensure success and safety. Manage the planning of special events, working with other staff, volunteers and representatives from other organizations.
  • Work with community/neighborhood residents and neighborhood associations and athletic councils to provide youth sports programs, community events, community newsletter, enhance public relations, market programs and increase communication.
  • Manage building operations, create work orders to maintain and repair park facilities, and maintain administrative records including building usage, program participation, financial and reports.

Youthline Outreach Mentor

Teen Mentorship-Empowering Life Services
01.1991 - 01.1994

Supervisor

St. Joseph Home for Children
01.1985 - 01.1991
  • Company Overview: Residential Treatment for kids
  • Residential Treatment for kids

Education

Executive Development School -

Indiana University
Bloomington, In
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Peru State College
Peru, Nebraska
01.1985

Associate of Arts -

Trenton Jr. College
Trenton, Missouri
01.1982

Bloom Trail High School -

East Chicago Heights, IL
01.1980

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Exceptional Engagement skills
  • Facility management
  • Program assessment
  • Partnership development
  • Team management
  • Program development
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Motivated
  • Commitment to quality and service
  • Youth engagement

Professional Membership Development

  • NRPEMS, member, 2006-2024
  • NRPEMS, President, 2017-2019
  • MRPA, Board member, 2009
  • MRPA, member, 1991-2023
  • Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute, 6-week training, 1993

Special Accomplishments Awards

  • St. Joseph's Home for Children Service Award, 1987
  • Minneapolis Citizens Award, 1993
  • Minnesota Council of Child Caring Agencies (MCCCA) Distinguished Service Award, 1995
  • MRPA Minnesota Recreation & Park Association - Presidents Award, Winter 1996
  • This is your Life Award, Boys Scouts of America, 1997
  • Most Improved Leader, Youthline, 1997
  • Certificate of Honor Special Father, 2019
  • Juneteenth TRI Construction Legacy Community Appreciation Award, 2019

Community Service


  • Brooklyn Bridge Alliance Board 2021 - Present
  • Northwest Tourism Board 2021 - Present
  • Brooklyn Center Park & Recreation Commission Liaison 2021 - Present
  • Minnesota Council of Child Caring Agencies (MCCCA), Distinguished Service Award, 1995
  • Whittier Alliance Community Board, 1997
  • Powderhorn Park Community Board (PPNA), 1999
  • Juneteenth TRI Construction, Legacy Community Appreciation Award, 2019

Additional Work History

  • Youthline Outreach Mentor, Teen Mentorship-Empowering Life Services, MPLS, MN, 01/01/91, 12/31/94
  • Supervisor, St. Joseph Home for Children, MPLS, MN, 01/01/85, 12/31/91

Timeline

Park and Recreation Director

Brooklyn Center
09.2021 - Current

Director of Community and Connection Department

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2020 - 01.2021

Director of Community Outreach & Engagement Department

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2015 - 01.2020

Assistant Superintendent of Park and Recreation

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2013 - 01.2015

District Manager of Park and Recreation

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2008 - 01.2013

Recreation District Supervisor

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.2002 - 01.2008

Recreation Supervisor Powderhorn Park Community Center

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.1998 - 01.2002

Recreation Leader Whittier Park Community Center

Minneapolis Park and Recreation
01.1994 - 01.1998

Youthline Outreach Mentor

Teen Mentorship-Empowering Life Services
01.1991 - 01.1994

Supervisor

St. Joseph Home for Children
01.1985 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Peru State College

Associate of Arts -

Trenton Jr. College

Bloom Trail High School -

Executive Development School -

Indiana University

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