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Overview
Work History
Education
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Joshua Adams

San Tan Valley,AZ

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

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Systems Support Analyst

City Of Chandler
06.2018 - Current
  • Provided technical support, analysis, research, and resolution to various types of technological issues for the Recreation Division.
  • Conducted business process reviews and administered computer systems.
  • Assisted with migrations to new versions of systems including system testing, data conversion, system configuration, application set-up, and end-user training as well as system upgrades.
  • Maintained inventory records on all hardware acquired by the division.
  • Created customized reports relaying statistical information as required.
  • Maintained various record-keeping databases and developed business process documents for end-users to ensure all pertinent data is captured and documented properly.
  • Created user documentation to explain the use of the application.
  • Trained users in the operation of applications to facilitate efficient use.
  • Administered user access to the application systems by adding, modifying, or deleting users' access levels as needed.
  • Worked with vendors on fixes, upgrades, enhancements, problem-solving, and ensuring the application meets user expectations as needed.
  • Designed, implemented, and administered the Recreation Division’s Mentoring Program
  • Presentation of recommendations to the City’s Parks and Recreation Board.
  • Coordinated remote lighting system improvements with the lighting systems vendor.
  • Assisted with the preparation of GAP and CIP documents.
  • Community Services Department liaison to other City of Chandler departments and divisions including Budget, Accounting, and IT.
  • Supervision of the Community Services Department's Business Operations Division.
  • Prepared and monitored assigned contracts and agreements.
  • Represented the Community Services Department at internal meetings.
  • Provided representation for the Community Services Department at Parks and Recreation Board meetings.
  • Prepared agenda and drafted Parks and Recreation Board meeting minutes.
  • Provided data analytics for the Parks and Recreation Divisions.
  • Prepared and processed vendor payments.
  • Monitored and maintained accounts receivable and payable.
  • Developed the Recreation Division's Bad Debt policy and procedures.
  • Provide cost recovery analysis for the Parks and Recreation Divisions.
  • Performed employee recruitment, hiring, and supervision.

Recreation Coordinator II

City Of Chandler
02.2012 - 06.2018
  • City Liaison to the Chandler Youth Sports Association (CYSA).
  • Facilitated quarterly CYSA meetings.
  • Assisted with the City's Field Needs Assessment.
  • Supervision of the Snedigar Recreation Center and Sportsplex.
  • Presented Department recommendations to the City's Parks and Recreation Board.
  • Consistently increased revenue for programs and facilities supervised.
  • Coordinated remote lighting system improvements with the lighting systems vendor.
  • Communicated weekly with Parks staff regarding ball field scheduling, maintenance items, and renovation requests.
  • Monitored and tracked budget expenditures.
  • Prepared budget reports including estimated expenditures and revenues for the fiscal year.
  • Created field reservation manuals for employees at various locations.
  • Facilitated weekly field usage meetings with key maintenance staff.
  • Created and facilitated staff training for rentals and registration applications.
  • Communicated the City's field usage policy and rental process with outside groups.
  • Coordinated field usage with Chandler Unified School District.
  • Created, implemented, and administered the Recreation Division's Mentoring Program.
  • Assisted with the development of a field closure strategy to improve the integrity of athletic field turf and conditions.
  • Revised various Division policies.
  • Created a mobile food unit Request For Proposal for services at the Snedigar Sportsplex.
  • Monitored City contracts for program areas including adult sports officials and equipment vendors.
  • Assisted with various renovation projects including scoreboard replacements, installation of flooring, park signage replacement, room dividers, and restroom renovations.
  • Audited athletic field conditions at various park locations to assess overall conditions and playability.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated full-time and part-time staff.
  • Responded to citizen comments and suggestions and recommended corrective measures as necessary to resolve issues.

Recreation Programmer

City Of Mesa
02.2010 - 02.2012
  • Community youth group and school district liaison.
  • Responsible for overseeing all City of Mesa and Mesa Public School field allocations for 29 community youth groups involving soccer, football, lacrosse, and baseball/softball on 80 city and school sports fields.
  • Served as intergovernmental liaison between the community youth organizations and Mesa Public Schools.
  • Remote lighting system management.
  • Increased revenue by over 20% for athletic field rentals.
  • Accounts receivable management.
  • Communicated and enforced city and school field use policies.
  • Communicated with maintenance staff to coordinate field preparation.
  • Employee supervision.
  • Assisted with the development of the Division's guidelines and policies.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated full-time and part-time staff.
  • Responded to citizen comments and suggestions and recommended corrective measures as necessary to resolve issues.

CASA Coordinator

Pima County Jevenile Court
02.2009 - 02.2010
  • Recruited, screened, selected, trained, and supervised volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the Juvenile Court.
  • Responsible for cultivating and maintaining professional intra- and inter-agency relationships.
  • Provided community education and awareness of the CASA Program.
  • Facilitated case support and other program-related meetings.
  • Reviewed court reports and case logs regarding referred abused and neglected children.
  • Assisted advocates in creating recommendations to a County judge about the best interest of youth assigned to CASAs
  • Compile and provide required documentation and statistics for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Recreation Programmer II

City Of Mesa
01.2000 - 01.2009
  • Developed facility programs.
  • Supervised, trained, and hired staff.
  • Responsible for coordinating and supervising the implementation of sports leagues, clinics, officials, and summer recreation programs.
  • Developed, marketed, and established partnerships for programs and services.
  • Increased overall revenue for the Jefferson Recreation Center by 20%.
  • Monitored program budgets.
  • Supervised various program areas including youth sports, special interest classes, senior programs, after-school programs, teen programs, and a teen volunteer program.
  • Chaired multiple committees including the City's Employee Advisory and Solutions Team, the Arizona Senior Olympics, and APRA's Youth and Teen Branch.
  • Planned neighborhood special events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2009

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Supervision
  • Research and Analysis
  • Enhancement Support
  • Process Improvement
  • Solution Development

Timeline

Business Systems Support Analyst

City Of Chandler
06.2018 - Current

Recreation Coordinator II

City Of Chandler
02.2012 - 06.2018

Recreation Programmer

City Of Mesa
02.2010 - 02.2012

CASA Coordinator

Pima County Jevenile Court
02.2009 - 02.2010

Recreation Programmer II

City Of Mesa
01.2000 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management

Northern Arizona University

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

University of Phoenix
Joshua Adams