Dana Blatti
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dynamic Program Coordinator with Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, specializing in facility management and revenue-generating diverse programming. Highly skilled in effective leadership and collaboration. Proven track record in managing diverse programs and enhancing community engagement. Proficient in budget management, digital tools, and resource protection while delivering exceptional customer service. Committed to driving program success, fostering partnerships and obtaining grant opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator, Phillippi Estate Park
Sarasota County Parks And Recreation
Sarasota, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Supervise, train, evaluate, and manage staff, volunteers, contractors, and associated management processes.
- Oversees the creation, planning, and implementation of a diverse range of recreational, cultural/historical, and nature-based programs and events.
- Schedules and accepts rentals for the mansion and ensures appropriate staff coverage.
- Serves as a primary steward of the site's historic, archaeological, and environmental resources including ensuring all park activities comply with established policies and procedures and holding renters accountable for proper use of park facilities to protect these resources.
- Provides excellent customer service to visitors, renters, community partners, and program participants.
- Participates in outreach initiatives, builds community partnerships, and strengthens public engagement with the park programs and activities.
- Oversees administrative functions such as assisting with budget development, policy updates, goal setting, and identifying grant or partnership opportunities.
Business Professional/Administrative Analyst
Sarasota County Parks And Recreation
Sarasota, FL
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Organize and schedule the development and implementation of preventative, predictive and scheduled maintenance plans.
- Assists with monitoring, analyzing/assessing effectiveness and efficiency of all aspects of division.
- Plans and coordinates with other work areas on budget-related timelines.
- Manages the division’s budget on behalf of division manager to ensure proper procurements and expenditures according to guideline and policies.
- Interfaces with other Department unit managers and others as needed.
- Initiates and inputs purchase requisitions in One Solution. Monitors and tracks all items.
- Addresses and submits work orders as they pertain to Phillippi Estate Park.
- Produces highly accurate internal and external letters, memoranda, and emails.
- Research cost and oversee expenditures.
Business Professional/Planner Scheduler
Sarasota County Public Works
Sarasota, FL
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Assists with monitoring, analyzing/assessing effectiveness and efficiency of all aspects of work performed and recommend adjustments to job and safety plans.
- Creates work orders from work requests and assigns and schedules the appropriate work unit including multi-craft jobs with other Business Units or outside services/vendors prior to commencement of work.
- Contacts customers to gather additional information when referral to another agency is required.
- Utilizes computerized programs such as Maximo for scheduling, time management and creating work orders.
- Assists Operational Managers with accessing, compiling, organizing and analysis of data to generate reports in a clear, precise and logical manner.
- Researches using maps, road inventories and property records to determine maintenance responsibilities.
- Resolves customer Service Requests using Maximo and GIS to efficiently promote satisfaction.
- Develops repair plans for maintenance divisions by reviewing work orders to clarify intent with originators
Administrative Specialist II
Sarasota County Public Works
Sarasota, FL
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Monitors monthly budget reports for multiple org codes, makes recommendations and assists with issues. Research data to create and maintain expenditure reports.
- Assist the division with finance and procurement responsibilities. Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration.
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist staff with routine and special project tasks.
- ·Provides input and data entry in GovMax.
- Initiates and inputs purchase requisition in One Solution. Monitored and managed purchase requisitions and purchase orders tacking all items.
- Pcard coordinator for assigned staff; processes receipts and reconciliation of monthly pcard statements using Works.
- Process change orders and approve invoices in OnBase.
- Managed processes to ensure fiscal stewardship.
Customer Service Representative
Beneva Flowers
Sarasota, FL
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to external customers.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
Administrative Assistant /Director Park Planning
Joliet Park District
Joliet, IL
07.2010 - 03.2016
- Developed and implemented inventory system, inspection reports, and employee evaluation forms.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assisted with the development of preventative maintenance plans and schedules.
- Maintained department personnel records including payroll, attendance, daily assignments, and disciplinary incidents.
- Secured vendor services for signature events and worked to ensure vendors were paid in a timely manner.
- Developed a vast knowledge of products utilized in the performance of safety and maintenance of parks and playgrounds.
Administrative Assistant to Senior Manager
Chicagoland Speedway Corporation
Joliet, IL
09.2005 - 07.2010
- Initiated timely project management within budget constraints for multi-faceted problems concerning executive leaders.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management.
- Managed Dispatch Center staff for NASCAR, IRL, ARCA and NHRA races.
Education
Associate of Science - Horticultural Science
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Effective leadership abilities
- Strong collaboration skills
- Experienced with digital tools
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Effective time management and organization
- Proficient in customer support
- Consistent work performance
- Results driven
Accomplishments
Joliet Park District Floral Design Award 1985
Texas A&M University FEMA Certificate of Completion 2005
Chicagoland Speedway/Route 66 Raceway Quarter Mile Racer Award 2007
Certification
Texas A&M University FEMA Certificate of Completion 2005
Timeline
Program Coordinator, Phillippi Estate Park
Sarasota County Parks And Recreation
04.2023 - Current
Business Professional/Administrative Analyst
Sarasota County Parks And Recreation
06.2022 - 04.2023
Business Professional/Planner Scheduler
Sarasota County Public Works
01.2019 - 07.2022
Administrative Specialist II
Sarasota County Public Works
07.2016 - 02.2019
Customer Service Representative
Beneva Flowers
03.2016 - 07.2016
Administrative Assistant /Director Park Planning
Joliet Park District
07.2010 - 03.2016
Administrative Assistant to Senior Manager
Chicagoland Speedway Corporation
09.2005 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Horticultural Science
Joliet Junior College