Natalie Wilson
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Energetic Event Manager with 14-year successful career in planning, coordinating and executing large-scale events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and event marketing skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Park Maintenance
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, waste management services, and safety.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 30 employees.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
Assistant Manager of Park Maintenance
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Direct employee supervision, included handling day-to-day personnel issues, schedules, guiding and giving technical assistance, payroll, hiring, performance reviews, discipline, and daily work assignments
- Assisted in development of annual work plans
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all custodial management activities park wide to ensure work plan goals are being met
- Assisted Manager in development of annual budgets for both park maintenance and facility maintenance departments
- Inspected and monitored work to ensure compliance with all safety standards and best practices
- Maintained inventory and proper care of all tools, equipment, materials, supplies and staff uniforms
- Initiated purchase of supplies, tools and other related equipment
- Ensured removal of all trash from landscape, gardens, grounds, hardscape and facilities park wide
- Responded to emergency situations including snow events and storms
- Managed parkwide operations on nights, weekends, and holidays. This includes all park functions such as events, programs, visitor services, park rule enforcement, trash and facility management, ball fields, horticulture operations, and management of all staff within the park
Film & Events Coordinator
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Developed operational plans for managing Special Events including pre-event set-up, event day activities, obtaining and supervising overtime staff, clean-up and post event analysis.
- Functioned as Operations lead for the Frederick Law Olmstead Luncheon, Taste of Summer Gala, Autumn in the Park Gala, Belvedere Ball Gala, Halloween Flotilla Celebration, Great Jazz on the Great Hill event, 14th Annual "My Dog Loves Central Park" Fair, Global Citizen Festival, among others
- Coordinated with Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment to oversee and manage film and photography requests for Central Park and to ensure adherence to all Park rules and regulations
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
City Of Seaford
Seaford, DE
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed all aspects of numerous large scale community events, including co-chairing the annual Riverfest community festival and Seaford's 150th Anniversary celebration festival
- Managed all Parks facilities, including 8 parks throughout city as well as Jay’s Nest Sports Complex and Seaford Community Pool. Oversaw Hooper’s Landing Public Golf Course
- Coordinated landscape management for all city properties
- Managed recreation programs, leagues, and opportunities for both youth and adults, included managing registrations, creating league and tournament schedules, recruiting volunteer coaches and officials, and overseeing day to day league operations
- Supervised full time, part time, and volunteer employees in both parks department and recreation department
- Planned, proposed, and implemented parks, recreation, and community pool budgets
- Wrote, negotiated, and implemented contracts and managed bids for multiple city contractors and partnering agencies
- Prepared news releases, brochures, and articles for City newsletter and Seaford Star Newspaper
- Wrote and applied for grants
- Held membership on numerous community Health & Wellness, Event, and Youth Enrichment committees
Facility Manager/Program Leader
Delaware State Parks
Laurel, DE
05.2008 - 03.2014
- Established event operations in newly built Nature Center, developed marketing, strategic initiatives, and overall operations plans which are still in place today
- Managed rental facilities and coordinated events held in the Nature Center, including coordinating vendors, meeting with clients, scheduling and supervising employees, managing all aspects of events day-of
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised all large public events including annual Healthy Kids Day and Halloween Weekend Celebrations
- In partnership with Delaware Geographic Alliance, led teacher training workshops related to watershed education
- Wrote and taught on-site educational field trip programs, outreach programs, and public programs such as hikes, canoe trips, boat tours, etc.
- Assisted with Day Camp operations
- Performed general management and upkeep of Nature Center including animal feeding and care
Education
Business Management
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.2012
Hotel, Restaurant, And Institutional Management
University of Delaware
Newark, DE12.2010
Skills
- Requirements Gathering
- Committee Organization
- Staff Leadership
- Complaint Resolution
- Attendee Relations
- Meeting Support
- Agenda Setting and Control
- Program Planning and Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Planning and Administration
- Signage and Display Preparation
- Catering Oversight
Timeline
Manager of Park Maintenance
Central Park Conservancy
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager of Park Maintenance
Central Park Conservancy
10.2019 - 09.2021
Film & Events Coordinator
Central Park Conservancy
12.2015 - 10.2019
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
City Of Seaford
03.2014 - 11.2015
Facility Manager/Program Leader
Delaware State Parks
05.2008 - 03.2014
Business Management
Salisbury University
Hotel, Restaurant, And Institutional Management
University of Delaware
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