Randi Lee Swinderman
Bonita Springs
Summary
To obtain a position in leadership development to help further the opportunities for others.
Results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with organization goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
- Work with Facility Project Mangers to identify, develop and carry capital projects including opening of Regional Park, Storm Water Management, Sports Court Upgrades, Turf Improvements
- Oversee operations at 10 Neighborhood Parks, 2 Community Parks, 2 Regional Park, and oversaw Adaptive Inclusive Recreation Programming
- Worked with Leadership and Operations Team to update Practices and Procedures
- Redesigned Summer Camp Planning and Training to focus on team building, camper experience, and communication
- Collaborated with Fiscal Team to update contracts with Youth Sports Partners
- Project Manager for Christmas Around the World Celebration, and Snowfest Collier County’s signature events
- Assist with CAPRA Accreditation
Parks Program Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for Operations at Collier County’s newest Regional Park
- Participate in in project management team for park opening collaborating with Construction and Specialized Contractors
- Responsible for hiring and onboarding of all staff
Director of Healthy Living
Sky Family YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Responsible for managing Membership, Aquatics, and Wellness Departments
- Restructured Wellness Orientations for current and new members to improve member retention
- Implemented Wellness Coach Position to branch improving member communication and relationship building
- Responsible for development, implementation and execution of Branch risk management plan through record keeping, staff training and collaboration with HR department.
- Reorganized Aquatic’s Department with an emphasis on safety through new onboarding process, in-services, and inter-department training
- Implemented new Group Exercise classes through member surveys creating an increase in participation
- Collaborated with Bonita Springs First Presbyterian Church to provide Christmas presents for all children participating in our scholarship program
- Facilitate New Staff Orientation for Association
Program Director
Sky Family YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Oversee four Summer Day Camps with three part time coordinators
- Restructured Sports Department to provide high quality programming and better parent communication
- Implemented new after school site in collaboration with the city of Bonita Springs
- Developed literacy program for after school children in grades 1st-3rd through support from the Shultz Foundation
- Redesigned camp curriculum with emphasis on character development
- Manage after school programming servicing six local schools at two sites
- Implement family programing to create relationship building
- Organize volunteers for branch projects and program support
Director of Youth Development
Greater Naples YMCA
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for overseeing four after school sites serving 250 children upholding accreditation from Florida Department of Children and Family Services and Collier County Public Schools
- Oversee Summer Day Camp with a focus on healthy living with community partnerships
- Project Manager for launching NFL’s new Junior Player Development Program in partnership with the YMCA
- Supervise Full Time Associate Director, 50 Seasonal Employees and 25 Part Time Year Round Staff
- Project Manager for Risk Management, develop and implement new policies and procedures in line with Redwoods and Y-USA standards
Director of Youth Development
YMCA of Central Ohio
05.2007 - 06.2015
- Manager of Family, Teens, Arts and Humanities, Summer Camp, Child Watch, Special Needs, and Youth and Adult Sports Program Departments
- Project Manager of Sports Directors for YMCA of Central Ohio Association, supervise other directors and coordinators in the Association with tasks associated to Strategic Plan
- Project Manager for Cap for Kids, association philanthropy project that recruits runners to raise money for youth development programs
- Through successful marketing and quality programming ran the largest youth basketball leagues in the YMCA of Central Ohio Association.
- Established branch’s first Counselors in Training, Leaders Club and Youth in Government Groups
- Supervised Full Time Sports and Camp Director and two Part Time Coordinators
- Develop and maintain an operating budget for seven program areas.
- Evaluate all program areas through member evaluation, data analysis software and financial budget reviews. Make improvements based upon results of evaluation.
- Maintain standards for accreditation of American Camp Association for four camps.
- Supervise over 125 volunteers for youth programming.
- Supervise staff of 35 employees. Perform yearly reviews which include an improvement plan for the next year.
- Provide staff with information and tips on how to execute the mission of the YMCA.
- Communicate to members and community news of upcoming programs using social media, flyers, e-mail correspondence and word of mouth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Integrated Social Studies Teaching Licensure Grades 7-12
Otterbein College
Westerville, Ohio06.2009
Skills
- Operation Improvement
- Customer relations
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Project management
Accomplishments
Florida Parks and Recreation Abrams Jones Leadership Academy Graduate 2023
Impact Southwest Florida Graduate 2019
Affiliations
- Florida Parks and Recreation Abrahams-Jones Leadership Academy Class 2023
- Bonita Springs Senior Center Board of Directors 2020-2021, Secretary
- YMCA Professional Network, Chapter 27 Conference Planning Committee 2019-2020
- Impact Southwest Florida Leadership Class 2019
- Otterbein University Young Alumni Council 2013-2016
- Lewis Center Business Association, February 2010-2015, Race Director
- Ohio YMCA Program Director Roundtable Committee 2013-2015
Certification
- Aquatic Facilities Operator April 2022
- Les Mills Grit Instructor March 2019
- American Health and Safety Institute CPR/First Aid Instructor September 2020
Timeline
Regional Manager
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
Parks Program Supervisor
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
Director of Healthy Living
Sky Family YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Program Director
Sky Family YMCA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Director of Youth Development
Greater Naples YMCA
06.2015 - 04.2016
Director of Youth Development
YMCA of Central Ohio
05.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History, Integrated Social Studies Teaching Licensure Grades 7-12
Otterbein College
Training
- Day Camp Director Faculty March 2019
- Diverse Abilities Faculty July 2018
- Multi Team/Branch Leader November 2016
- Experience Storytelling Trainer September 2015
- Project Management Trainer April 2014
- Facilitations Trainer October 2013
- Group Exercise Instructor 2009
- Lifeguard Instructor September 2020
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