Kari R. Kuwamura
Program Manager
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Program Manager bringing 20 years of business operations experience. Effective people manager and big-picture thinker adept at leading projects from concept through completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
City of San Antonio
San Antonio , Texas
06.2019 - Current
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the efficient operation of Community Center Program Development in various areas including fitness, arts, education, nature/science, teen programming, etc.
- Fosters partnerships with outside organizations through sponsorships, collaboration of programs, and community accessibility to needed resources.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
Parks Program Coordinator Senior
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, Texas
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Plans, develops, coordinates, oversees and leads outdoor recreation and natural science programs designed to deliver meaningful stewardship education including water quality and natural resource protection.
- Observes and evaluates programs taught by Intro-level staff to ensure alignment with Natural Science Center goals and mission.
- Plans and conducts in-service training program for seasonal staff.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Prepared monthly reports for upper management including P&L and sales trends.
- Supervised 20 of professional and administrative personnel.
Soldier Ride Off-Road Coordinator
Wounded Warrior Project
San Antonio, Texas
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Planned nation-wide events for wounded veterans that encouraged, motivated and assisted Warriors and families in developing a healthy lifestyle.
- Acted as subject matter expert for all event logistics, coordination of cycling routes, permits, medical support, food/water, and police support by maintaining a working knowledge of each event’s operational plan.
- Liaised with Physical Health and Wellness Coordinators and Wounded Transition Unit’s (WTU’s).
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
Program Director
Iron Horse Country Ranch
Bertram, Texas
03.2009 - 04.2015
- Oversaw operations and curriculum of programs, hiring, training and budgeting for a motocross focused camp.
- Coordinated private events, camp registration and logistics for shuttle services.
- Performed administrative tasks by updating camp enrollment, responding to customer inquiries, and maintained billing records via Outlook, Adobe, and PayPal and Excel software.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Community Youth Program Coordinator
Owsley Community Center
Denton, Texas
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Planned and facilitated after school programs serving low-income families.
- Managed weekend drop-in visits for working parents.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Texas State University
Skills
Budget coordination
Timeline
Program Manager
City of San Antonio
06.2019 - Current
Parks Program Coordinator Senior
Lower Colorado River Authority
04.2016 - 06.2019
Soldier Ride Off-Road Coordinator
Wounded Warrior Project
04.2015 - 04.2016
Program Director
Iron Horse Country Ranch
03.2009 - 04.2015
Community Youth Program Coordinator
Owsley Community Center
08.2001 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Texas State University
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