Paul Jaeger
Golden Valley,MN
Summary
Obtain a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and strong management skills with the City of Little Canada. Helping to implement the master plan while serving the recreational needs of residents in the city.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Area Manager
Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
03.2015 - Current
- Supervise a team of 15 full time and 100's of part time staff and volunteers in delivering diversified year round recreation programs and services in the city of Minneapolis
- Responsible for a budget of over 2.5 million
- Extensive experience working with community stakeholders including, schools, churches, neighborhood organization, sports assoc., numerous city and county departments
- collaboratively lead and direct development in the implementation of the organizational Comprehensive plan to the current and future needs of Minneapolis residents
- Using data, actively manage and monitor performance metrics recommending adjustments based on performance results
- and holding staff accountable based on performance data. Gather interpret and prepare data for studies, reports and recommendations.
- Oversee online registration process, data collection and reports.
- Develop recommended unit budget and manage the unit's approved budget, which include performance goals; perform cost control activities; monitor revenue and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control and assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds. Recommend fee schedules; review and analyze financial statements to ensure maximum efficiency of operation, adapt plans as necessary to meet long term goals; manage and maintain operational statistics; and recommend capital improvement projects.
- Effectively manage professional contracts and community/business partnerships and comply with grant and donation requirements to ensure they support the Park Board's goals and strategic directions.
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, develop and discipline subordinate employees for development of a professional and support staff with a high degree of competence and sound judgment.
- Collaboratively work with and be actively engaged in the implementation of the MPRB's Comprehensive Plan.
- Create a work environment that encourages staff to perform to the best of their abilities and holds every employee accountable for results.
- Create a work environment that encourages staff to perform to the best of their abilities and holds every employee accountable for results.
- Foster and demonstrate effective leadership building in a collaborative environment including working across unit lines and forming partnerships that foster better citizen services; eliminate barriers to achieving results; take full advantage of available resources; and provide input in the development of short and long range plans.
- Thoughtfully plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate to ensure activities meet the current and future needs and demographics of Minneapolis neighborhoods and the city.
- Develop short and long term unit policies, objectives and goals. Evaluate programs, activities and services to ensure they are meeting planned objectives using best practices.
- Represent the Park Board in public meetings, on outside agency committees, and community events.
Recreation Supervisor
Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
09.1992 - 03.2015
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel and volunteers to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Established team rosters, scheduled leagues and tournaments and enforced rules and regulations of recreation and athletic programs.
- Planned , implemented, supervised and evaluated recreation programs and activities for preschoolers through seniors.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- worked in a variety of recreation centers including park-school complexes, shared facilities, community centers, summer playground and neighborhood recreation centers.
- planed and hosted large seasonal community celebrations and park special events
- Developed and implemented the first park based computer lab and ID check in system in the MPRB.
- integrated Hmong, latino and African immigrant populations successfully into a variety of MPRB programs and services
- Strong track record of strengthening and enhancing MPRB sports and activity councils and neighborhood boards while bridging the relationship with the MPRB.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05.1991
Skills
- Time Management
- Human Resource Management
- Team Development
- Rapport and relationship building
- Success in utilizing daily best practices while multitasking assignments and assessing priority of importance
- Innovative problem solver that finds solutions to long standing or complex issues and challenges
- Goals and performance
- Team Building Practices
Timeline
Service Area Manager
Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
03.2015 - Current
Recreation Supervisor
Minneapolis Park And Recreation Board
09.1992 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of St. Thomas
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