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Karin Fox

Graham,WA

Summary

Dedicated professional leader with proven track record in driving operational excellence and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, program and resource management, with strong commitment to achieving results. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of service delivery. Possesses strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and focus on continuous improvement. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Hardworking and decisive with good organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Center Director

Kindercare Learning Centers
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the center including safety, cleanliness and maintenance of the physical facility and ordered all supplies needed for classrooms, kitchen and facility overall.
  • Responsible for attracting and enrolling new families, including marketing the center and providing tours to potential families. Practices resulted in meeting company enrollment quotas for two quarters.
  • Created, managed and maintained center budget.
  • Supervised, recruited and hired all staff according to company standards and ensured that facility and staff adhered to all state and local licensing requirements
  • Managed the work schedules of teaching and administrative staff and provided training and feedback for staff on their performance in the classroom.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with parents, ensuring open and effective communication regarding children's progress, well-being and any concerns.

Activity Coordinator

Hawthorn Senior Living
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Planned, prepped for, and implemented activities of sufficient variety to include physical, intellectual, cultural, creative, recreational, social, and spiritual and adapted these activities to the residents’ capabilities and interests.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events including securing entertainment and locating instructors for educational programs and establishing and developing community contacts and resources.
  • Recruited, instructed and supervised up to 10 volunteers to meet community needs.
  • Ordered activities supplies and arranged activities services, adhering to activities department budget.
  • Coordinated special events like holiday parties or themed days that fostered a sense of community among participants.

Lead Recreation Specialist

City of Olympia: Parks, Arts and Recreation Department
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Worked with Vue Works and HTE / NaviLine software to process bi-weekly payroll for staff of 30
  • Performed administrative support duties including assisting with research, implementation, monitoring and routine operation of the city maintenance division and developed and maintained record keeping systems to track and measure program effectiveness
  • Collected and analyzed program related data and prepared written documents and compiled statistics and maintained program records and files
  • Developed and sustained relationships with diverse community groups and individuals including those in crisis, lacking shelter, emotionally charged and facing life challenges
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a public service-oriented team & communicated effectively with a diverse population and regularly used skills in interpersonal conflict, de-escalation techniques and dispute resolution methods
  • Handled on-line and on-site promotion of park events, including producing promotional materials, general announcements, distributing literature and one-on-one information sharing as well as maintaining online calendar and social media postings
  • Worked with multiple departments and agencies within the City of Olympia including the Downtown Ambassadors, Olympia Police Department, and other social service agencies
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive recreation program for the Artesian Commons including drop-in programs and special events
  • Created tracking program for ongoing census data for Artesian Commons park use

Recreation Facility Director

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
02.2015 - 11.2017
  • Formulated, organized and conducted a comprehensive recreational program for children and adults in local community, including programs, classes, athletic activities, day camps and special events. This program increased programming at the facility by up to 300%
  • Monitored the day-to-day operations of programs and events, including resolving complaints and providing excellent customer service to all park patrons
  • Responsible for preparation and administration of facility budgets and managing revenue collections
  • Supervised, monitored, trained, scheduled and determined workloads for multiple full-time employees and up to 20 part time employees. Assisted with disciplinary and evaluation processes and organized staff training programs.
  • Served on a variety of advisory boards and commissions and acted a department liaison to community groups, law enforcement agencies, schools and councils
  • Created program flyers, brochures and newsletters, including determining content, layout and distribution methods.
  • Booked and scheduled Department facility rentals
  • Enforced safety and operating procedures and provided for maintenance needs including compliance with health and safety codes and building codes
  • Served on the Department Emergency Response Action Team, completing multiple training courses through FEMA

Recreation Coordinator

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
09.2000 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for the day to day management of a teen program, which included personal development, cultural experiences, life skills training, educational enrichment, community involvement, volunteer opportunities and recreational programming
  • Increased target audience interest through the preparation of flyers, face to face interactions, and public relations special events. Increased teen club enrollment by 20% in a 6-month period
  • Responsible for building community relationships and securing partnerships with other community organizations.
  • Responsible for the planning, budgeting, and day to day management of two 10-week summer resident camp programs and three 10-week summer day camp programs for up to 150 boys and girls.
  • Initiated, planned, organized and implemented structure to secure American Camping Association (ACA) Accreditation for previously un-accredited recreation center day camp and continuing camp accreditation compliance.
  • Responsible for the day to day management of after-school clubs and tutoring programs for elementary school aged children
  • Planned, organized and executed specialized and holiday events, including Easter, Halloween, Christmas and 3 large scale health fairs.
  • Responsible for the administration of all park sports leagues including enrollment, player drafts, game officiating and conflict resolutions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development, Minors in Child Care Administration and Psychology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Facility operations and logistics management
  • Client engagement and customer service excellence
  • Skilled in simultaneous task execution
  • Collaborative teamwork and strong relationship building abilities
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective team leadership and supervision
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Budget planning and oversight
  • Analytical skills and innovative thinking
  • Activity planning and event coordination experience
  • Information tracking
  • Program design and implementation
  • Youth engagement

Timeline

Center Director

Kindercare Learning Centers
07.2021 - 08.2022

Activity Coordinator

Hawthorn Senior Living
01.2019 - 10.2020

Lead Recreation Specialist

City of Olympia: Parks, Arts and Recreation Department
03.2018 - 11.2018

Recreation Facility Director

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
02.2015 - 11.2017

Recreation Coordinator

City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks
09.2000 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development, Minors in Child Care Administration and Psychology

California State University Northridge

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