Michael Sa
Livermore,CA
Summary
High-energy leader with strong background in parks and recreational programming. Organized in planning and leading a diverse team with unique skillsets. Dedicated to teamwork and customer service. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Superintendent
City Of Fremont, Ca Government
Fremont , CA
12.2018 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing multiple section of Recreation Division which includes current oversite of Division Administration, Sports, Special Events and Warm Springs Community Center
- Manage recreation marketing, registration software, customer service, operation budget, including oversite of purchase orders and accounts payable for the Recreation Division
- Past areas of oversite included, management of Central Park operations, Park Ranger program and Tiny Tot Preschool programming
- Create and monitor an $11 million division operating budget, including mentoring, directing and managing Recreation Program staff to ensure Division budget goals are met
- Implement modern business models to ensure Recreation Cost Center continues to run a balanced operating budget while providing safe, high quality and enjoyable Recreation Programming.
- Hire, mentor and evaluate 7 full time employees including 4 direct reports, one Management Analyst II, three Recreation Supervisors.
- Prepare reports, presentations and information for Department Executive team to take to City Manager's Office, Commissions and City Council to support community initiatives
- Serve as Community Services Department representative on City-wide Special Event Committee, to evaluate and approve community event applications.
- Community Services Designee to approve all community special event applications within City of Fremont Parks
- Project Manager for serval smaller Park Maintenance projects, such as resurfacing or replacement of recreation outdoor facilities
- Sit on the Leadership Fremont Academy Steering Committee through the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
- Graduate of the CIty of Fremont LIFT Academy and Fremont Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fremont Academy
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Recreation Supervisor II
City of Fremont
Fremont , CA
01.2017 - Current
- Develop and administer annual program & facility budget totaling $2 million (LERN model budget – operating as an Enterprise Fund); by increasing revenue, while monitoring and controlling expenditures
- Establish quarterly and yearly business/marketing plans to ensure annual budget/developmental goals are met; in alignment with department goals and job competencies for self and Full-Time direct reports
- Develop and manage service contracts, including technical specifications, funding allocations, and contract deliverables
- Recruit, direct and develop over 80 part-time and one full-time personnel
- Supervise City sports facilities, including 30 sports fields, multi-tunnel cricket/baseball batting cage, Irvington Community Center and Fremont Tennis Center
- Meet with non-profit and community stakeholders to communicate policy and/or procedure change; field any questions/concerns that may arise
- Manage department and citywide annual special event; Kids ‘N Kite Festival which serves 15,000 plus visitors/Trick or Treat on Safety Street which serves 5,000 visitors; Manage special event team comprised of full-time and part-time staff by leading and coordinating with other invested City departments
- Establish and maintain effective working relationship with Maintenance and Landscape Engineering Divisions to assure maintenance and safety of all City sports fields and facilities
- Special projects; key member of staff training development and part-time facility lead program training team, Provide cost analysis, assessment, and various assigned documentation reports for management to present to Recreation Commission or City Council, Create, communicate and implement new policies and procedures, for sports fields and turf management, to community stakeholders, managed field rental software conversion implementation plan/process; trained staff and meeting aggressive project deadlines
- Research, prepare and deliver presentations to Recreation Commission and community through town hall or commission meetings for assigned areas of supervision
- Co-Lead for City of Fremont NRPA Commission for Accreditation for Parks and Recreation for excellence in operations and service team.
Recreation Supervisor I
City of Fremont
Fremont , CA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Develop and administer annual program & facility budget totaling $850,000 (LERN model budget – operating as an Enterprise Fund); by increasing revenue, while monitoring and controlling expenditures
- Supervise City outdoor sports facilities, including rentals, maintenance and sports programs; coordinate and schedule use of Central Park Softball & Soccer Complexes, 4 all-weather lighted synthetic turf sports fields and nine additional grass fields throughout Fremont
- Plan, organize, analyze and manage youth and adult programming to improve assigned annual budgets by at least 3% year to year
- Recruit, direct and develop over 35 part-time personnel
- Marketing; maintain sports pages on City Website, keeping information up to date and relevant, Generate and distribute marketing flyers and email blasts, to effectively reach out to the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University
Associates of Art - General Education
Ohlone Community College
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Facility Management
- Purchasing
- Community Relations
- Team Building
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional
Accomplishments
- City of Fremont LIFT Academy Graduate
- Fremont Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fremont Graduate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recreation Superintendent
City Of Fremont, Ca Government
12.2018 - Current
Recreation Supervisor II
City of Fremont
01.2017 - Current
Recreation Supervisor I
City of Fremont
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
California State University
Associates of Art - General Education
Ohlone Community College
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional
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