Justin Argo
Huntington,New York
Summary
Extremely motivated, performance driven Administrative & Operations Manager with three years of experience overseeing maintenance and operations of over 250 sites in South East Queens. Seeking to obtain a Director position, to demonstrate and utilize the skills acquired during an extensive tenure with NYC Parks in operations and waste management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Park & Recreation Manager
NYC Parks & Recreation
12.2017 - Current
- Performed daily site inspections to correct safety hazards and ensure that all district park areas and facilities are clean and safe for park patrons.
- Tracked district maintenance activities, status of work requests and inventory levels using AMPS.
- Provided Borough Commissioner & Chief of Operations with Bi-weekly status reports on sector/ regional operations and park conditions.
- Attended community board meetings, parks committee meetings, as well as responded requests of community organizations, partnership groups, and elected officials as agency liaison.
- Worked directly with NYPD and PEP to address security/ health issues.
- Managed complex projects requiring intra/interagency collaboration.
- Coordinated and developed volunteer projects throughout Southeast Queens.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Coached new employees on agency procedures, agency policies and performance standards.
- Established safety protocols in alignment with agency protocols , reducing risk of accidents or injuries among park patrons and staff members.
- Managed inventory control of equipment and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained while minimizing waste due to overstocking or expired materials.
Park Supervisor 1
Department of Parks & Recreation
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervised, instructed and trained permanent and seasonal employees and alternative work forces assigned to maintenance, protection, conservation and operation of one or more parks/ park facilities.
- Used critical thinking to break down/ resolve problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Established different maintenance and operating procedures to ensure successful park ratings and overall facility/ park appearance for park patrons.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NYPsychology
St. Johns University
Queens, NYHigh School Diploma -
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY06.2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Report Preparation
- Schedule Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Business Administration
- Problem Solving
- Waste Management
- Customer Service & Client relations
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Administrative Procedures
- Scheduling and planning
- Staff training and development
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
Timeline
Administrative Park & Recreation Manager
NYC Parks & Recreation
12.2017 - Current
Park Supervisor 1
Department of Parks & Recreation
04.2015 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Queens College of The City University of New York
Psychology
St. Johns University
High School Diploma -
Kellenberg Memorial High School