Nicolas Valdes

Plan, develop and supervise operations of assigned recreation centers and sites. Involves: Develop plans, goals and objectives for assigned recreation programs. Meet with participants to identify needs. Analyze feedback to plan and implement programs and services for recreation centers, recreation sites and senior centers. Promote activities and monitor participation. Plan, implement, promote and participate in citywide and special events. Plan, develop, and direct large city wide athletic programs. Involves: Publicize and explain policies and procedures to city personnel, public and the media. Oversee the usage of multiple athletic fields for both city sponsored and outside programs. Prepare permits for usage. Oversee and provide maintenance on fields. Oversee and monitor budget, fee collection and facilities. Involves: Prepare and monitor multiple recreation facility budgets. Determine the approximate cost needed to fund athletic programs. Prepare grant proposals for additional funding. Oversee and participate in collection of fees and preparation of deposits. Determine and implement appropriate user fees. Monitor expenditures from user fee funds. Transfer or administer fee increases as needed. Plan future revenue and adjust budget accordingly. Prepare cost estimates. Monitor and approve expenditures. Inspect buildings to ensure a safe environment for participants. Prepare work orders and work with maintenance department to resolve maintenance concerns. Represent the department and provide support, information and guidance for recreation programs and activities. Involves: Respond to requests for information on recreation policies and procedures. Participate as a member of local, state and national athletic organizations to represent the department. Plan and implement coach and parent training for participants. Meet with departments and outside agencies. Prepare and present to outside agencies on programs. Enforce athletic program policies and requirements. Resolve problems and recommend appropriate action. Prepare comprehensive documents on studies, special reports and recommendations. Direct the preparation of activity reports. Maintain appropriate files and records. Attend neighborhood meetings, professional meetings and other gatherings to represent the department. Supervise assigned staff and volunteers. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors, if applicable. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Hire contracted individuals to teach classes.

Oversee the administration of a major recreation facility. Involves: Prepare and monitor annual user fee budget. Review expenditures. Monitor facility to ensure safe environment for participants. Ensure room setup is complete. Oversee the preparation of work orders to maintain and repair facility. Determine appropriate activities for age and interest groups. Attend meetings regarding programming of center. Prepare or review necessary forms for payroll, injury reports, deposits, contracts, status reports and others as appropriate. Plan and implement organized recreational and/or aquatic activities. Involves: Plan, coordinate and implement activities for recreational, aquatic, educational and informative programs or events for targeted groups and participants, including preschool and seniors. Schedule activities, fields, gymnasiums, games and events. Program and schedule space availability for various groups and organizations to fully utilize the facility. Create seasonal activities and special events. Coordinate with contractors, officials and vendors. Evaluate activities. Recommend and incorporate changes and improvements.

Create network connections with local agencies and schools to develop programs targeted to kids 6 to 17; created the South El Paso Agencies (SEPA) group with 13 different agencies and schools. ?Supervise the After School Program (6 to 12 years old), and the Weed and Seed (13 to 17 years olds) grant programs, in the time under my supervision the After School Program went from 280 units a month to 360 units a month. The Weed and Seed Program went from 0 participants to 20 active participants. Also participated in the recruitment process to hire for those positions. ?Develop recreational activities, integrate classes, and work within a limited budget. Advertise, and develop recreational activities for the community. Advertise and create classes to provide fitness opportunities for the residents in El Paso area. Obtain a limited budget and work the entire fiscal year within that budget. Develop and implement programs to the senior citizens population at one of the city's senior centers.

• In charge of hire new employees for different venues in El Paso area, developed trainings for employees on different tasks the company needed to fulfill among the different venues. Supervise at least 200 employees and provide schedules to each employee for the different events the company had contracts for. Develop budgets to present to event promoters as well as venue managers to close contracts and provide the service for them.

Advised middle school and high school students about higher education opportunities. During employment period I was able to maintain a list of 60 served students in middle school and 70 served students in high school per year. Wrote weekly reports on services provided to each student, turned in a timely manner all reports. Assisted Junior high school students and senior high school students with scholarships and financial aid applications. The program had a 95% rate of students applying to a higher education institution.

• Provided support during critical periods such as orientation week or exam season through targeted programming designed to alleviate stressors commonly faced by college students.