Everett Draughn
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Manager
Douglas County Parks & Recreation
Douglasville, GA
06.2021 - 03.2026
- Planning and organizing events such as youth sports leagues, camps, and classes.
- Overseeing budgets and staff recruitment, training, and scheduling to provide quality services.
- Managing the budget of the facility program to ensure that costs are controlled while generating revenue through member fees or program fees.
- Managing the daily operations of a facility and program by overseeing staff members who are responsible for specific duties such as cleaning or maintenance.
- Evaluate employee work performance by completing two evaluations per year.
- Maintain working relationships with other county departments, community organizations, local businesses, outside contractors and the public.
Recreation Supervisor
City of Delray Beach Parks & Recreation
Delray Beach, FL
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Coordinate and promote special events, advertising, and vendor coordination.
- Organizing, instructing, and supervising a variety of recreation activities including Pre-School sports, Basketball, T-Ball and Soccer.
- Monitor/operate a budget of $400,000 and submit requisitions as needed for the facility throughout the year.
- Responsible for hiring, training, and quarterly evaluations for part-time staff.
- Proficient in RecTrac 3.1 (Vermont Systems) and Tyler New World 2019 system.
Assistant Behavioral/Physical Ed/Girls V Basketball Head Coach
Boynton Beach High School
Boynton Beach, FL
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted students in adapting and to the self-care needs as required for the purpose of maximizing their independence and assimilation within the school environment.
- Communicate with teachers and other team members regarding students’ assessments of needs and daily progress.
- Monitor athletic eligibility of the girls basketball team and motivate the athletes toward academic achievement.
- Improve individual basketball skills through training and drills before and during the season.
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public School
Raleigh, NC
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom to which assigned.
- Communicate instructions for giving assignments and lessons to students to effectively complete while in school.
- Provide academic support to students throughout the course of a day to ensure the comprehension of assignments.
Substitute Teacher/Head Girls Basketball Coach
Leesville Road Middle School
Raleigh, NC
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide leadership and instruction to the personal and athletic development of student athletes.
- Motivate individuals and the team to work together toward a common goal.
- Teach athletes fundamental skills and game strategies as well as promote sportsmanship in the game of basketball.
Sports Complex Event Manager & Athletic Director Intern
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Assisted with marketing campaigns that successfully attracted relevant vendors and patrons.
- Handled staff scheduling, recruitment, and assignments.
- Conducted risk management audits before, during and after events, delegate duties, evaluation of event personnel and all aspects of event operations.
- Supervised third party activities, special events, managed facility rentals and guaranteed the availability of resources.
- Project Management:
- Managed athletic department operations ensuring NCAA compliance, managing game contract organization, and coordinating team transportation.
- Researched, validated and compiled sports policies in the form of club sports manuals for use by management and coaches.
- Wrote proposals for NCAA Division II Membership, sport programs (swimming and bowling).
- Supervised third party activities, sponsorships, support sports teams and activities.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Administration
Wingate University
Wingate, NC05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05-2008
Skills
- Adaptive programming
- Facility management
- Emergency preparedness
- Partnership building
- Special event planning
- Staff scheduling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Recreation Manager
Douglas County Parks & Recreation
06.2021 - 03.2026
Recreation Supervisor
City of Delray Beach Parks & Recreation
05.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Behavioral/Physical Ed/Girls V Basketball Head Coach
Boynton Beach High School
11.2014 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher/Head Girls Basketball Coach
Leesville Road Middle School
11.2012 - 08.2013
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public School
09.2011 - 10.2013
Sports Complex Event Manager & Athletic Director Intern
Queens University of Charlotte
06.2009 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Sport Administration
Wingate University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Winthrop University