Kasey Huhta

• Oversee the Events Department, Scheduling and Tours Department, Health and Wellness and 91 Chartered Clubs
• Work directly with the General Manager and Board of Directors of Sun City West
• Work with Events Department and Clubs alongside with our CFO and Superintendent on Capital Budgeting for each fiscal year
• Manage the Scheduling Department for all 4 Recreation Centers who works directly with our Facilities Operations team, all Chartered Club Officers and Administrative staff.
• Manage 91 Chartered Clubs and keep them in compliance to follow Rules, Regulations and Procedures (RR&P’s) and each clubs bylaws
• Led strategic planning sessions to align recreational offerings with community needs and trends.
• Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand program reach and enhance service offerings.
• Mentored staff in best practices for recreation management, promoting professional growth within the team.
• Assessed community needs to develop targeted programming that catered to diverse age groups and interests, increasing overall participation rates.
• Work with our Safety Department and Operations of recreation facilities, ensuring regular inspections and timely repairs were conducted to uphold safety standards.
• Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and team building initiatives among staff members.
• Effectively resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to providing exceptional service at all times.
• Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
• Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive fitness and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.

Special Events Manager September 2015-June 2021

• Have solid customer service skills
• Help coordinate with Volunteers (60 Volunteers)
• Recruit talent up to 2 years ahead
• Communicate with talent for production and sound with our Sound Vendor, White Tie Productions
• Communicate monthly setups for facility managers
• Marketing including print, News Articles, website, social media etc.
• Public Speaking and presentations for all events: introductions, information and presentations
• Knowing and understanding the events and community to make it successful – This is an Active Adult Community and knowing what the community wants is important to success in this position.
• Developed and implemented recreational programs enhancing community engagement and participation.
• Managed scheduling and logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversaw budget management for recreational activities, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact.

• To assist the Recreation Manager in promoting events including community events, rentals of ballrooms, pools, gym, and Chartered Clubs (stained glass, woodshop, pottery, computers, cards, etc.). Helped gain leads in generating revenue and marketing strategies. Build relationships with future residents and know the community of Peoria to help the city recognize events. Assisted with Chartered Club Bylaws and helped create policies and procedures with club presidents and staff.