Hugo Montenegro
Stuart
Summary
Twenty-seven years of professional Public Sector experience including positions responsible for supervising and leading a team of full-time staff, part-time staff and volunteers. Proven leadership qualities including effective written and verbal communication skills. Competent with computer applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Canva.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Center Manager
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Plan, assign, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate recreational, educational and special event programs at the North County Senior Center
- Recruit program instructors and volunteers for events, activities, programs by processing all facility permit applications, volunteer applications and license agreements
Program Coordinator
New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services Department
New Smyrna Beach, FL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned, organized, implemented, and supervised recreation activities and small scale community events including staff and volunteers
- Generated reports and rosters in RecTrac
- Collaborated with other City Departments and faith based organizations for City events and programs
Recreation Supervisor
North Port Parks & Recreation Department
North Port, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated and managed all phases of assigned recreation special events, programs and activities
- Scheduled the work of assigned personnel and volunteers to ensure recreation facilities, events and programs were properly staffed, including tracking time and payroll approval
- Coordinated and developed plans for community activities and use of facilities, including preparation and review of special event applications
- Collaboratively and effectively worked with other City departments, community organizations, leagues, schools, and faith-based organizations to meet expectations and standards
- Assisted in the marketing of special events, programs and activities including sponsorship procurement
Recreation Center Manager
Hardeeville Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Hardeeville, SC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Launched the new 35,000 sq. ft. Hardeeville Recreation Center
- Supervised and evaluated four part-time staff
- Completed daily reconciliation sheets and deposited funds in a timely manner
Recreation Programs Coordinator
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Promoted to Recreation Programs Coordinator position from Community Center Manager
- 2016 Employee of the Year Award winner from the Division of Senior & Veteran Services
- Successfully planned, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated recreational, special event and therapeutic programming at three Palm Beach County senior centers and two adult daycare centers
- Effectively supervised three full-time Community Center Managers and three Assistant Community Center Managers including recruiting, hiring, training and resolving complaints
- Reviewed and coordinated marketing efforts including flyers, newsletters, news releases, website management and social media posts
- Successfully conducted community outreach to educate various organizations about the Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services
- Procured services, equipment and supplies through approved budgetary procedures
Community Center Manager
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Planned, assigned, coordinated, supervised, and promoted recreational, educational and special event programs at the North County Senior Center
- Successfully added new programs at the senior center such as day trips, computer and social media classes, special events and partnerships
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as the Area Agency on Aging, Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Power & Light and many other non-profit agencies to offer collaborative programs and services to the senior population in Palm Beach County
Facility Manager I
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
Boca Raton, FL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Received second promotion to Facility Manager I
- Added new events such as the Halloween Dance and the Breakfast with Santa at Coconut Cove Water Park and Recreation Center
- Monitored program expenditures and budgets
- Submitted independent contractor agreements for recreational classes and activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Community Leisure Services
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA04-1999
Skills
- Facility management
- Partnership building
- Accessibility planning
- Fundraising strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Timeline
Community Center Manager
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
01.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services Department
01.2022 - 01.2023
Recreation Supervisor
North Port Parks & Recreation Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
Recreation Center Manager
Hardeeville Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
01.2020 - 01.2021
Recreation Programs Coordinator
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
01.2015 - 01.2020
Community Center Manager
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
01.2009 - 01.2015
Facility Manager I
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Community Leisure Services
Georgia Southern University