Michael Liston
Sturgis
Summary
Recreation Director with a proven track record at Doyle Community Center, excelling in budget management and community engagement. Expert in program development and fundraising, successfully enhancing recreational opportunities. Strong organizational skills and effective communication fostering partnerships that increased participation and satisfaction across diverse programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Director
Doyle Community Center
01.2008 - Current
- Managed budget allocations for programs, optimizing resource usage while maintaining quality services.
- Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive revenue.
- Enhanced community engagement by developing and promoting diverse recreational programs and events.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
- Evaluated program success by analyzing participant feedback and making necessary adjustments to improve future offerings.
- Secured grant funding for special projects or initiatives to enhance community recreational opportunities further.
- Organized successful fundraisers that raised funds for new equipment or facility upgrades within the recreation department.
Recreation Program Coordinator
Doyle Community Center
02.2001 - 01.2008
- Coordinated schedules and resources to optimize program delivery and participant engagement.
- Fostered partnerships with schools to integrate recreational activities.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Organized special events that attracted new participants and increased community awareness about available programs.
- Designed comprehensive program guides that clearly communicated activity details to potential participants.
- Maintained accurate records for all aspects of program administration including registration data, financial transactions, facility schedules.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and adjusted offerings accordingly.
Parks Crew Leader
City of Sturgis
10.1998 - 02.2001
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring team compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained new crew members on procedures, equipment usage, and company policies.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Streamlined workflow processes to reduce downtime and increase overall productivity within the team.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs for equipment.
Education
: - Community Recreation And Park Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, MI: - General Studies
Sturgis High School
Sturgis, MISkills
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Budget management
- Revenue generation
- Fundraising
- Youth engagement
- Senior programs
- Fitness programming
- Program development
Timeline
Recreation Director
Doyle Community Center
01.2008 - Current
Recreation Program Coordinator
Doyle Community Center
02.2001 - 01.2008
Parks Crew Leader
City of Sturgis
10.1998 - 02.2001
: - Community Recreation And Park Administration
Central Michigan University
: - General Studies
Sturgis High School