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Kel Gilbert

Indian Harbour Beach,FL

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Superintendent

City of Melbourne Parks & Recreation, Athletics & Aquatics
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the operations of 3 tennis court complexes, 3 Aquatic complexes, and 4 recreation field complexes for athletic leagues & activities
  • Develop all staff training & department assessment initiatives
  • Manage a departmental budget of $700,000 for aquatic and athletic activities and projects
  • Directly supervise a team of 40+ staff members
  • Engage with athletic partnerships across the county to host athletic events

Recreation Supervisor

City of Melbourne Parks & Recreation, Joseph N. Davis Community Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Spearheaded the creation of a staff manual for all new employees
  • Managed a team of up to 4 staff members
  • Developed an attendance tracking system to track patron participation in all recreational activities for future assessment
  • Incorporated new technology for enhanced communication among staff and patrons

Director of Student Development

Fusion Academy
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in the development and creation of a new private 6-12th grade school in Palm Beach Gardens
  • Managed the enrollment & re-enrollment process for families by negotiating & creating contracts for each term and managing course changes for each student
  • Provided training for all campus teacher hires regarding campus policies and procedures
  • Maintained customer relations through networking & building rapport with current and prospective families
  • Oversaw campus master schedule

Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life

Fairleigh Dickinson University
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for coordinating, planning, implementing, and assessing all programming initiatives in the department's residence halls and off-campus events
  • Increased office-sponsored programs by 50%
  • Managed a budget of over $45,000 for campus programming initiatives
  • Oversaw all marketing, coordination, and implementation of staff hiring & selection process for graduate & undergraduate staff
  • Supervised up to 5 Graduate Hall Directors (GHD) and indirectly oversaw 30 Resident Assistants (RA)
  • Planned and implemented all training sessions for GHDs and RAs
  • This includes annual fall/winter training and monthly staff development sessions
  • Implemented a new programming model with specific outcomes that align with university & departmental goals
  • Developed program assessment database to track programming attendance, funds being effectively used, and incentivize attendees to attend multiple events throughout the year

Associate Director of Operations

Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Responsible for the day-to-day housing operations of 1000 beds across 16 residence halls
  • Oversaw room assignments, meal plans, billing, room changes, room condition reports & health & safety inspections
  • Designed & implemented a residential survey to help improve the on-campus experience for students
  • Developed new tracking systems for furniture inventory, welcome week supplies, & facility work orders
  • Generated housing reports to identify retention rates, students of concern, & potential revenue opportunities

Community Director, Advisor

Rider University
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw the daily operations of a residential building that housed over 200 students
  • This includes coordinating with facilities, evaluating programming, and supervising first-year students
  • Supervised 8 community assistants and 4 Office assistants
  • Enforced university policies and procedures by adjudicating student conduct violations as a hearing officer
  • Served as on-call University Administrator
  • Residence Hall, Directly advised and trained 9 Executive Board members and indirectly oversaw up to 33 Hall Council members who implemented student advocacy initiatives and provided on/off campus programming
  • Managed a budget of up to $30,000 for programming, advocacy, and other student needs

Summer Orientation Coordinator

Rider University
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in the creation and execution of Orientation leadership staff training
  • Collaborated with other campus partners to provide an extensive orientation experience
  • Managed orientation staff and all evening activities during orientation sessions
  • Led parental information sessions regarding university procedures and policies

Director of Intramural Activities

Warner University
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Partnered with faculty to develop and implement Warner University’s first Intramural Department; contributed to developing a $25,000 budget; resulted in a 120% increase in student participation
  • Created strategic goals, policies, procedures, and activities utilized throughout the academic year
  • Recruited and trained student managers to lead and organize league games on a weekly basis
  • Oversaw all marketing initiatives to promote various sports leagues and tournaments

Education

Master Of Arts -

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Bachelor Of Science -

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Skills

  • Project Management
  • New Hire On-Boarding
  • Community Outreach
  • Staff Training
  • Human Resources Support
  • Activity Planning
  • Training Program Design
  • Training Program Development
  • Career Advising
  • Program Management
  • Marketing and Promotions
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Recreation Superintendent

City of Melbourne Parks & Recreation, Athletics & Aquatics
07.2023 - Current

Recreation Supervisor

City of Melbourne Parks & Recreation, Joseph N. Davis Community Center
04.2023 - 06.2023

Director of Student Development

Fusion Academy
03.2022 - 04.2023

Associate Director of Operations

Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Director of Housing & Residence Life

Fairleigh Dickinson University
07.2019 - 03.2022

Summer Orientation Coordinator

Rider University
05.2018 - 08.2018

Community Director, Advisor

Rider University
08.2016 - 05.2019

Director of Intramural Activities

Warner University
04.2015 - 07.2016

Master Of Arts -

Southeastern University

Bachelor Of Science -

Southeastern University

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