Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Projects And Volunteering
Awards
Certification
Languages
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Mark LaPietra

Groton

Summary

I have a lot of valuable experience working with and among a very diverse community. One of my goals as a person and a professional is to be able to communicate effectively, professionally, and positively with everyone. I receive a lot of positive feedback from parents and program directors for the work I do.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parks & Recreation Instructor

City of New London
10.2024 - Current
  • I teach classes to kids ages 5-13 in Golf, Theatre, and Soccer. I design the class curriculum and keep all of the students engaged and learning.
  • Ensure adherence to safety guidelines during all activities, minimizing risk of injury for participants.
  • I coordinate special events like performances, tournaments or workshops, which brought together community members interested in similar hobbies.
  • Implemented innovative strategies that improved class attendance rates by creating an engaging learning environment.

Sports Official

IAABO, Shoreline Sports
06.2014 - Current
  • Official/on site coordinator for Shoreline adult rec
  • Little League Baseball and School age basketball
  • Assist director with programs and events by officiating, planning, advertising, and enhancing experience for participants
  • I communicate with the various league directors and District 10's Administrative Director to schedule and assign my own group of sports officials for a lot of local Baseball games

Golf Instructor

Self/City of New London
04.2001 - Current
  • Taught private golf lessons and ran golf clinics and leagues
  • Very successful in improving students' performance and excitement for the game of golf
  • Initiated tournaments and events promoting golf and charities

Theatre Director

Groton Public Schools
11.2016 - 03.2024
  • Created and produced major musical performances with elementary and high school students
  • Designed and produced theater sets, costume plots, all props and artwork, and all action for the stage
  • Created schedule and plan for all aspects of production including working with all parents, administrators, faculty and staff
  • Use intuition, creativity, and education to ensure that process is fun and rewarding for everyone
  • Made modifications for students with special needs

Golf Professional

Groton Yacht Club
06.2014 - 08.2022
  • Maintained productive and interesting classes for youth students
  • Grew participation enough to require additional classes
  • Initiated outings to various golf courses to enhance learning and enjoyment of the game

Dining Service Supervisor

Connecticut College
06.2014 - 08.2022
  • Initiated customer payment process to double sales at busy times
  • Maintained welcoming environment for college students
  • Created new, best selling menu items
  • Worked with FoodPro computer program for inventory control, service records, invoice entry and forecasting patrons
  • Create events for Humphrey's bar and club space including trivia nights, karaoke, live music or DJ, comedy and pool tournaments
  • Maintained quality control and professional service standards

General Manager

Elm Ridge Golf Course
02.2012 - 08.2013
  • Helped design kitchen, designed the menu and catering menu
  • Chef, bar manager, kitchen manager, and event planner for all restaurant activities and events
  • Implemented all of the operational standards for all food and beverage activity at the golf course
  • Responsible for all staffing, hiring, firing, cleanliness, beverage cart, and all monetary transactions and deposits
  • Worked closely with accountants/owner to ensure profitability

Education

Theatre Arts - minor; English

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.1996

Apprentice/Instructor -

PGA of America/Swing's The Thing Golf School

Certified Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling Official -

ECSOE And CIWOA

Alternate Route to Certification -

Hartford, CT
01.2024

CT ARC

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Budgeting
  • New Business Development
  • Team Building
  • Self Motivated
  • Concept Development
  • Implementation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Event Planning
  • Profit Generation

Accomplishments

I received a friend of Education Award after directing 10 very successful theatrical performances at Northeast Academy in Mystic. I started the program and cultivated its growth. The program brought pride and joy to a lot of people.

I started a Baseball Umpire board for Mystic Little League and have been sought after to provide officials for 5 different baseball leagues in the area. I coordinate, communicate, and schedule umpires to provide umpiring services for over 40 games per season.


Projects And Volunteering

Umpire Coordinator and Baseball Team Manager, Coordinate umpires for baseball/softball Mystic, Stonington, and Groton Little Leagues, Waterford Cannons and Crush Baseball, Hold training sessions for umpires (with rule updates), Recruit and train new umpires

Awards

Friends of Education, Groton Public Schools

Certification

ServSafe Food Safety Manager

Certified IAABO basketball official

Certified CIWOA Wrestling official

Certified NESAC Soccer Official

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Parks & Recreation Instructor

City of New London
10.2024 - Current

Theatre Director

Groton Public Schools
11.2016 - 03.2024

Sports Official

IAABO, Shoreline Sports
06.2014 - Current

Golf Professional

Groton Yacht Club
06.2014 - 08.2022

Dining Service Supervisor

Connecticut College
06.2014 - 08.2022

General Manager

Elm Ridge Golf Course
02.2012 - 08.2013

Golf Instructor

Self/City of New London
04.2001 - Current

Apprentice/Instructor -

PGA of America/Swing's The Thing Golf School

Alternate Route to Certification -

Theatre Arts - minor; English

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Certified Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling Official -

ECSOE And CIWOA

CT ARC

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