Eric Ventura
Saint Petersburg,Florida
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Association Director of Sports
YMCA of Greater St Petersburg
04.2022 - Current
- Plan, develop, and oversee comprehensive sports program portfolio in alignment with YMCA's mission and community needs.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations while maximizing program impact and reach.
- Successfully increased department revenue and net each year from 2022-2024.
- Recruit, train, and supervise team of sports program staff and volunteers. Resulting in over 30 direct reports and 200 volunteers annually.
- Foster positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, professional growth, and staff excellence.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain participants for various sports programs, leagues, and events.
- Collaborate with community partners, schools, and local organizations to enhance program offerings and extend YMCA's reach in the community.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to enhance the association's sports programs and initiatives.
- Develop marketing strategies to promote sports programs, leagues, and events to the community, increasing participation and community engagement.
- Utilize various marketing channels, including social media, newsletters, and community outreach, to effectively reach target audiences.
- Collect and analyze data on program participation, feedback, and outcomes to make informed decisions for program improvements and enhancements.
- Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and adapt offerings based on trends, participant preferences, and community needs.
Senior Program Director
YMCA of Greater St Petersburg
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
- Managed camp operations for Bardmoor YMCA serving over 70 campers each day.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
Director of Resource Centers
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Oversee overall operations and supervision of leadership staff and programs within three YGSP Resource Centers (Lealman, Child’s Park and Harbordale)
- Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA programs within Resource Centers
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Regional Director (Child Care)
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for sites meeting all YMCA and State licensing standards
- Ensures that all staff members build relationships with participants, parent and school personnel
- Develops new revenue sources and participant growth
- Responsible for creation, implementation and curriculum outcomes.
Center Supervisor I
City of St. Petersburg
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Oversee the overall operations and supervision of staff and programs
- Develops, organizes and implements high quality programs within recreation center
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill objectives
- Prepare periodic reports; maintain files and records.
Teen Supervisor I
City of St. Petersburg
04.2011 - 04.2015
- Oversee the overall operations and supervision of staff and programs within the teen programs
- Develops, organizes and implements high quality programs
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill objectives
- Maintain a successful program of over 100 middle school youths, as requested from the Florida Department of Education.
Education
Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FL06.2003
Skills
- Exceptional listener and communicator who conveys information verbally and in writing
- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
- Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with high degree of detail orientation
- Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks
- Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts
- Budget Oversight and Planning
- Property Maintenance
- Partnership Building
- Volunteer Management
Awards
- Leadership Award, 9/2018, YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid (Youth), National Council for Mental Wellbeing - May 2024
- Director Credential, Department of Children & Families
Timeline
Association Director of Sports
YMCA of Greater St Petersburg
04.2022 - Current
Senior Program Director
YMCA of Greater St Petersburg
08.2020 - 03.2022
Director of Resource Centers
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
10.2018 - 07.2020
Regional Director (Child Care)
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
06.2016 - 10.2018
Center Supervisor I
City of St. Petersburg
05.2015 - 04.2016
Teen Supervisor I
City of St. Petersburg
04.2011 - 04.2015
Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School
- Mental Health First Aid (Youth), National Council for Mental Wellbeing - May 2024
- Director Credential, Department of Children & Families
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