Dottee Morton
Carrollton,Georgia
Summary
Developed, coordinated and budgeted Leisure, Athletic Programming and Special Events
Motivated employee at building strong working relationships and partnerships with the members of the community to better service the public.
Public relations proficient
29 years of experience in divisions of the Parks and Recreation field
Manages multiple programs, committees and events under tight budget restrictions and deadlines
Detailed-oriented proactive at cutting costs and increasing municipal revenues
Managing and coordinating with years of experience with support staff and management in supervision of programming and event planning.
Have over 1000 hours of CEU training in the Field of Recreation through certified leadership programs, sessions and conferences.
Overview
1826
1826
years of professional experience
Work History
Program & Spec Event Coord, Exe Asst, Center Mang
Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
Carrollton , OH
04.1998 - Current
Duties formerly and present includes:
- Budgeting
- developing and coordinating athletic, leisure programming and special events
- volunteer management and training, background checks
- problem solving for programming
- Involved in the National Accreditation Process for 15 years
- Athletic and Summer Camps
- Coaching Athletic Programs
- Hiring and retention of staff,
- Reports (monthly and annually)
- Executing special services contracts with outside persons/companies
- Devise short and long term contracts with partnerships
- Execute and coordinate annual and seasonal programs
- Developed concession budget, ordering, stocking, staffing and scheduling for multi concession stands for seasonal programs and special events
- Marketing programs and events
- Payroll
- Has managed full time and up to over 60 part-time annually
- Executed and incorporated budget amendments
- Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
- Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Sourced venues for events in accordance with community needs and preferences.
- Served as a liaison between external organizations and partners involved in delivering programming services.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring proper supervision and to ensure the success of the program
- Prepared reports on progress towards program goals for management review.
- Participated in the development of new programs or modifications to existing programs.
- Conducted research into best practices for program delivery, including methods for increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluated performance data against established objectives to measure success of programs.
- Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote programs within community.
- Facilitated educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with program.
Physical Eduction Assistant
Carrollton City Schools
Carrollton , Ga
08.199 - 04.1998
Aided in teaching physical education to elementary level students
Education
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Lawrence County, PASkills
- Public policy background training
- Inter-governmental and legislative relations
- Citizen engagement
- Collective Experience in each division of Recreation
- Customer-oriented
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Planned, executed and budgeted the Georgia Police and Fire Games for 12 years
- Lobbied at Washington DC for Georgia Parks and Recreation
- Attended and aided in organizing lobbing at the Georgia State Capital for Parks and Recreation Public Policy issues such as Land and Water Conservation
- Trained over 450 volunteers and staff in "Darkness to Light"
- Involved Member of GRPA and NRPA
Accomplishments
- CPRP(Certified Parks and Recreation Profession)
- Received GRPA 4th District Programmer 2023
- Received GRPA Mike Daniels State Award 2019
- Received GRPA Athletic Professional of the Year 2004
- Received GRPA Distinguished Professional of the Year 2012
- Received GRPA State Presidential Citations for Awards Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair and Public Policy Committee Chair
- Served on GRPA State Committee Board of Trustees for 8 years
- GRPA 4th District Commissioner for 2016 and 2017
- Served as committee chair on Membership, Public Policy, Awards and Annual Conference
- Served as Director of Georgia Police and Fire Games for 12 years
- Member of NRPA(National Recreation and Parks Association) 20 years
- Member of GRPA (Georgia Recreation and Parks Association) 24 years
- Completed Leadership Training for GRPA Leadership I, II and III
- Attended and Completed training of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Georgia Harris Executive Management Institute)
Timeline
Program & Spec Event Coord, Exe Asst, Center Mang
Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department
04.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Physical Eduction Assistant
Carrollton City Schools
08.199 - 04.1998
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