Miguel Solivan
Plantation,FL
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Coordinator Special Populations Section
Broward County - Parks And Recreation Division
Oakland Park, FL
02.2013 - Current
- Plans, develops, implements, and supervises Special Populations programs and special events.
- Develops, collaborates, and partnerships with internal and external customers.
- Promotes division-wide programs, special populations programs, special events and services, and advocates for special populations.
- Contributes ideas and assists staff in developing new Special Populations programs and growing existing programs.
- Supervises and manages large recreation groups of up to 70 participants.
- Prepares correspondence, flyers, and reports and conducts research and data collection.
- Creates and grows community partnerships with Nova University that benefit special populations and division-wide programs.
- Increases program participation in Special populations programs by 25 to 50%
- Creates, develops, and promotes successful special events, including the Bowling Banquet.
Recreation Manager
Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sloan Kettering
Sleepy Hollow, NY
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed staff scheduling for efficient operation of recreation programs.
- Managed inventory control of equipment and supplies.
- Monitored program evaluations continuously, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed to increase participant satisfaction levels.
- Recommended departmental policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Assigned, directed, and supervised duties and workloads of staff.
Recreation Manager
Beth Abraham, Comprehensive Care Management
New York, NY And White Plains, NY
08.2002 - 06.2010
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of adult day health center recreation program
- Supervised and directed staff of seventeen.
- Maintained operating budget for program events, entertainment, and food.
- Cut unnecessary spending by 50 percent.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
The Bronx, NY
09.1998 - 08.2002
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and apply instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYBachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYCertification
Archery level 1 instructor
Certified Special Olympics coach
Certified Addiction Professional
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator Special Populations Section
Broward County - Parks And Recreation Division
02.2013 - Current
Recreation Manager
Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sloan Kettering
06.2010 - 08.2012
Recreation Manager
Beth Abraham, Comprehensive Care Management
08.2002 - 06.2010
Special Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
09.1998 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Lehman College of The City University of New York