Lisa Kotz
Basking Ridge,New Jersey
Summary
Experienced professional, focused on optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various and challenging environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable leader that blends advanced organizational skills with technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP & Director of Training
Mine Brook Search And Rescue, Inc.
2004.07 - Current
- Managed training division, "Elite Tactical Academy" with over 100 east coast instructors providing BLS / CPR training for fortune 100 Pharmacy Chains.
- Developed departmental systems and procedures to better align workflow processes.
- Worked as a team to build the #1 American Red Cross training provider in NJ for 2022! Consistently in the top 10 from 2007 to 2022.
- Helped achieve national ranking of #34 in 2022 by providing training across the American Red Cross course catalog.
- Managed When to Work scheduling, site problems, uploading of paperwork and issuing of certificates.
Pool Facility Manager / Summer Day Camp Director
Bernardsville Recreation
2005.05 - Current
- Managed staff of 30, distributed assignments and supervised day-to-day operations.
- Evaluated facilities to determine if maintenance protocols complied with NJ health and safety regulations.
- Increased pool membership for 30% over last 3 years with improvements in grounds, staff and programs.
- Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, senior lunches, and team-building activities.
- Grew the summer camp program from 35 campers in 2005 to a pre-COVID high of over 200. Camp and weekly trips sold out in 4 weeks from online roll out.
Front Office Administrative Team
Somerset Hills School District
2007.01 - Current
- In charge of daily dismissal for over 600 students, daily dismissal changes and weather/road closures related to school fleet of buses.
- Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
Health and Safety Manager
YMCA OF Somerset Hills
2000.09 - 2005.09
- Educated employees on ARC CPR/AED, BBP and First Aid, hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Implemented Child Car seat checks with local police monthly, free car seat provided if seat failed.
- 2002-2005 offered large number of member and non member classes, bringing a department which was traditionally a expense to the organization, to a profit center.
Education
Associate of Science - Travel And Tourism
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1988
Skills
- Recruitment, training and management of diverse employees
- Policy Enforcement
- Community and Volunteer Relations
- Logistics and Transportation Expert
Certification
Certified Pool Operator
NJ Pool Director Certified
NJ Emergency Medical Technician
American Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, BLS Instructor, CPR Instructor, Babysitting Instructor
American Heart Association BLS & HeartSaver Instructor
Awards
American Red Cross Certificate of Merit: The highest award given by the American Red Cross for saving or sustaining a life. Signed by the President of the United States. Awarded for life saving treatment of a volunteer worker at the VNA rummage sale.
Employee of the Year 2002: Somerset Hills YMCA
Timeline
Front Office Administrative Team
Somerset Hills School District
2007.01 - Current
Pool Facility Manager / Summer Day Camp Director
Bernardsville Recreation
2005.05 - Current
VP & Director of Training
Mine Brook Search And Rescue, Inc.
2004.07 - Current
Health and Safety Manager
YMCA OF Somerset Hills
2000.09 - 2005.09
Associate of Science - Travel And Tourism
Widener University
Certified Pool Operator
NJ Pool Director Certified
NJ Emergency Medical Technician
American Red Cross Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, BLS Instructor, CPR Instructor, Babysitting Instructor
American Heart Association BLS & HeartSaver Instructor
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