Ivy Ortman
Beavercreek,OH
Summary
Seeking to maintain a professional career in Recreation for a position that offers professional challenges, and where utilizing interpersonal and strong leadership skills is a day to day routine driven by hard work, dedication and a passion to create fun, safe environments where ours citizens can enrich their lives with nature and wellness. I am resourceful in creating diverse unified programming comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of which meets the needs of everyone. I am a versatile professional well-versed in maintaining efficient programs, budgets, master plans, as well as preparing and implementing high performance goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Wilmington
Wilmington, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Over all park maintenance of over 200 acres, 7 parks, over 6 miles of trails, marsh areas, woodlands, prairies, conservation areas, playgrounds, dog park, etc.
- Over all youth sports, adult sports, programs, events, classes and park property reservations, rentals, etc.
- Responsible for all park maintenance, beautification, safety, and fun
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the parks department.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing monthly budget, implementation of new programs and events, updates for youth sport participation, supplemental changes for budget, updates for projects in progress, grant writing opportunities, etc.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors, sponsors and donors
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers, community leaders, all departments heads, municipal leaders, local business managers,etc.
- Recruit, interview and hiring of full time, seasonal and part-time staff
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operational efforts of programs and events
- implemented and updated youth program sponsor program, collecting over 34 business sponsors in two months
- physically help maintain the parks and trails beautification, while making SAFE, fun environments where the community and natural can come together to enrich their lives and wellness.
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army Reserve
Blacklick, OH
03.2009 - 01.2024
- 68F Physical Therapy SGT in field hospital detachment unit, performs treatment of PT to patients under PT officer, assists with management of small clinic, modify exercises for injured s/o.
- Ensured the safety of personnel, equipment, and materials through the enforcement of safety protocols.
- created and reviewed employee performance evaluations for accuracy and completeness.
- 68W (Combat Medic) 8 Years as glorified EMT-B, proficiently trained to manage all trauma related injuries and situations
- UPL (Unit Prevention Leader) SGT, substance abuse program lead who organized unit tests and performed the legal collection and shipment of specimens to military labs.
- Physical Security SGT, Monitored all operations for potential security risks and threats.
- squad leader for over a decade, leading soldiers through the chain of command to prepare for deployment at anytime
- Basic Leadership Course 91% final score
- Lead by example with training, by missions, helped soldiers advance, while maintaining integrity
- Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
- Deployed to the middle east all of 2018 for War efforts Qatar, Kuwait
- Retired from Army faithfully with honor 2024
Recreation Leader/Camp Director/Recreation Therape
City Of Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
Columbus, OH
05.2005 - 12.2023
- Camp Director/Assistant Director 23 years experience
- Worked with VA to facilitate and assist in "Move Fit" Program for six years at adaptive fitness facility
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Supervised groups of up to 60 children under age 6-21 from arrival through departure at end of day
- Scheduled, planned and managed large events and programs in and outside of recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Developed positive and productive relationships with all recreation participants
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals of all ages.
- Managed timesheets, schedules, duties for staff, volunteers, and counselors in training
- Senior event, activity, and program coordinator
- Conducted training seminars, staff meetings, coaching clinics and community meetings to promote organization and educational opportunities.
- Created individualized treatment programs in collaboration with physicians and recommended specialist referrals.
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Education
Certified Adaptive Recreation/ Sports Specialist -
BlazeSports American Institute of Adaptive Sports
09.2025
CPR/AED/FIRST AID -
American Heart Association
06.2025
Recreation Professional Exam Scheduled
Certified Park And Recreation Professional
05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Columbus State Community College
05.2018
25L Cable Installer - Signal/Communications
Signal
11.2017
68F Physical Therapy Specialist - Physical Therapy Assistance
Fort Sam Houston
12.2014
68W Combat Medic - Medical
Fort Sam Houston
04.2010
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Customer service skills
- Program operation
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cultural awareness
- Assertive, dependable, creative
- Schedule optimization
- Operations management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Safety Management
- Organized
References
- 1SG Alejandro, Gabriel J Sr SFC US Army, gabriel.j.alejandro.mil@army.mil, 719-317-0914
- Mary Beth Moore CTRS Therapeutic RecreationManager City of Columbus Rec and Parks Dept, mbmoore1957@gmail.com, 614-394-4906
- MS White, Scott, scott.m.white12.mil@army.mil, 224-545-4715
Timeline
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Wilmington
01.2024 - Current
Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army Reserve
03.2009 - 01.2024
Recreation Leader/Camp Director/Recreation Therape
City Of Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
05.2005 - 12.2023
Certified Adaptive Recreation/ Sports Specialist -
BlazeSports American Institute of Adaptive Sports
CPR/AED/FIRST AID -
American Heart Association
Recreation Professional Exam Scheduled
Certified Park And Recreation Professional
Associate of Applied Science - Exercise Science
Columbus State Community College
25L Cable Installer - Signal/Communications
Signal
68F Physical Therapy Specialist - Physical Therapy Assistance
Fort Sam Houston
68W Combat Medic - Medical
Fort Sam Houston
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