Jess Lanke
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Strategic, visionary leader known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possesses extensive knowledge of facility management and best practices in the aquatics field. Advanced skills in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial management. Excels in communication, adaptability, innovative thinking, and problem-solving to achieve organizational goals. Experience stepping into roles quickly and making positive change to drive agency success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Programs
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Milwaukee, WI
12.2022 - Current
- Provide supervision, inspiration, and professional development to several department leaders and their respective teams, including the Aquatics Director, Arts & Culture Director, Community Pantry Director, Community Programs Director, Disability Inclusion Director, Recreation Director, and Youth Programs Director.
- Ensure programs and classes are developed, recruited for, organized, logistically supported, and implemented, so that a cohesive program is offered for members and the greater community that aligns with the agency's mission and values.
- Oversee annual budgeting processes for program departments, ensuring fiscal responsibility is maintained throughout the year.
- Evaluate individual and team business performance using a variety of KPIs, and identify opportunities for future growth and improvement.
- Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors to develop long-term objectives that drive success.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with community partners, members, donors, and lay leaders.
Director of Recreation & Aquatics
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Milwaukee, WI
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Directly supervised three full-time staff members and upwards of 70 part-time staff members, including seasonal employees.
- Planned and conducted ongoing staff development and in-service training to ensure the highest level of program delivery, safety, and standards were met.
- Developed and implemented a variety of high-quality programming for ages birth to adulthood, including marketing, promoting, and evaluation of all programs.
- Managed the opening, closing, and day-to-day operations of a 6.5-acre property, which included a 280,000-gallon water park, admission hut, snack shack, and large activity area.
Aquatics Director
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016 - 03.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12-2009
Skills
- Adaptability
- Business management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Decision making
- Employee development
- Emotional intelligence
- Financial acumen
- Project management
Certification
- American Red Cross Instructor Trainer
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
Timeline
Senior Director of Programs
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
12.2022 - Current
Director of Recreation & Aquatics
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
03.2017 - 12.2022
Aquatics Director
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
05.2016 - 03.2017
- American Red Cross Instructor Trainer
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Certified Pool Operator
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bradley University
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