Deanna Greene
Germantown,MD
Summary
Conscientious Recreation Specialist promoting 7 year career meeting with community members to understand local needs. Smart employee with expertise overseeing programs and managing budgets. Ready for new position that involves successfully handling various tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Specialist
Montgomery County Recreation - Marilyn J. Praisner
Burtonsville, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Established successful partnerships to drive community engagement and facilitate program achievement.
- Illustrated consistently displaying integrity, diplomacy, and taking initiative during interactions and communication.
- Successfully identified and communicated community funding opportunities, improving program offerings.
- Planned, implemented, and monitored community programs, activities, and events to address diverse needs.
- Collaborated with community members, government officials, and media to promote initiatives.
- Managed daily operations with a focus on efficient financial management and allocation of resources.
- Built strong connections with staff, groups, organizations, and government agencies in order to facilitate the progress of community and recreational activities.
- Applied theories, principles, and practices related to facilities operations and services to enhance program delivery.
Emergency Shelter Staff
Interfaith Works Emergency Shelter
Silver Spring, MD
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with a diverse team to address unhoused services during the pandemic, showcasing leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Prioritized tasks and enhanced operational efficiency, successfully achieving program goals despite challenging circumstances.
- Provided top-notch support to clients, demonstrating outstanding communication skills in face-to-face meetings and over the phone.
- Played a role in developing policies and procedures that improved service delivery during the pandemic.
Recreation Coordinator
Motgomery County Recreation - various locations
- Organized and administered a variety of recreation activities catering to diverse age groups, resulting in successful programs and high participant satisfaction.
- Conducted program outcome assessments and executed enhancements for increased effectiveness.
- Provided guidance and support to staff and volunteers, enhancing the success of events and activities.
- Managed program budgets, forecasting costs, and documenting expenditures to ensure financial accountability.
- Planned and executed special events and programs to enhance community engagement.
- Engaged with advisory groups and contributed to cross-departmental initiatives that prioritized community health and youth development.
- Collaborated on multicultural outreach programs and contributed to language access initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05-2000
Skills
- Program Development
- Community Engagement
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Budget Management
- Multicultural Outreach
- Staff Training and Development
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Policy Development and Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Received NACo awards
- Project Prom Dress - Orchestrated Praisner Project Prom Dress, a community initiative aimed at providing free prom attire to local students in the county and surrounding areas. This endeavor facilitated access to formal wear over 600 pieces for students, ensuring that financial constraints did not hinder their ability to attend prom and create cherished memories.
- "Kids Day Out," a free program designed to offer engaging activities to local elementary students on no-school days. Program activities encompassed a diverse range including STEM, sports and games, and arts and crafts. This initiative aimed to provide a safe and enriching environment for children during school breaks, fostering their personal and educational development while supporting families in the community.
- Expanded the Senior Neighborhood Program to offer a wide array of enriching social activities for senior citizens. Activities included traditional favorites such as BINGO and crafts, as well as engaging brain games and stimulating field trips. Additionally, introduced social events aimed at fostering intergenerational connections and organizing concerts to enhance community engagement and promote overall well-being among seniors.
Timeline
Recreation Specialist
Montgomery County Recreation - Marilyn J. Praisner
01.2022 - Current
Emergency Shelter Staff
Interfaith Works Emergency Shelter
03.2020 - 03.2021
Recreation Coordinator
Motgomery County Recreation - various locations
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Montgomery College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Chemistry
Tuskegee University
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