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Ryan Bearer

Winchester,VA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record, with enhancing program efficiency and staff development. Skilled in strategic planning and innovation management, I've successfully recruited and trained high-performing teams, significantly improving program offerings. Skilled in document management and program creativity, I excel in transforming challenges into opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Supervisor

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
Winchester , VA
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided leadership, guidance and supervision to staff members.
  • Developed, implemented and evaluated program policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff members.
  • Monitored budget expenditures in order to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Maintained accurate records of program activities and results.
  • Developed strategies for improving program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
  • Coached staff members on how best to use available resources effectively.
  • Coordinated logistics for activities and events.
  • Was responsible for approving all part-time timesheets.
  • Was responsible for scheduling and holding training sessions for all scorekeepers.
  • Assisted with training officials.
  • Was responsible for running and organizing sports leagues.
  • Was responsible for organizing and overseeing other programs offered.
  • Assisted with ensuring that all paperwork and contracts were filled out by contractors before beginning programs.
  • Delegated tasks to staff and volunteers during organized events.
  • Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
  • Adapted programs in response to participant feedback and changing needs.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
  • Helped with registration and setting up courses for races.
  • Helped to assist in financial tasks as needed.
  • I was tasked with creating and organizing new programs.
  • Was responsible for overseeing and conducting coaching meetings.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.

Recreation Technician

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
Winchester , VA
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supervised both staff and participants.
  • I was tasked with planning activities for both the participants and the staff to follow.
  • I was tasked with scheduling staff.
  • Was responsible for ensuring all equipment and materials were taken care of and accounted for.
  • I was tasked with purchasing and budgeting for small sites.
  • Was responsible for running and overseeing a new program, "middleREC."
  • Was responsible for planning the summer for middle REC.
  • Assisted with multiple events, including races, dances, and other larger events.
  • Assisted with officiating and scorekeeping at sporting events as needed.
  • Assisted with customer service in the office.
  • Was responsible for making sure all participants' payments were paid in a timely manner.
  • Was responsible for checking and completing incident reports as needed.
  • Was responsible for training and communicating with staff.
  • Was responsible for checking and approving part-time timesheets.
  • Assisted with park maintenance as needed.

Program Assistant

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
Winchester , VA
06.2017 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in overseeing and helping to ensure that all participants were accounted for and taken care of.
  • Assisted in setting up and overseeing different activities on a daily basis.
  • Communicated with participants' parents about both good and negative reports for the day.
  • Participated in numerous activities with the participants.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
  • I was occasionally tasked with filling out incident reports for both injuries and behavior issues.

Volunteer Youth Coach

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
Winchester , VA
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Was responsible for planning and running practices.
  • Was responsible for communicating with parents about schedules, and other information as needed.
  • Was responsible for ensuring player safety.
  • Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.

Assistant Volunteer Coach

James Wood High School
Winchester , VA
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted head coach in developing and implementing practice plans for team.
  • Provided individual instruction to athletes on fundamentals of sport.
  • Monitored athletes' performance during games and practices.
  • Evaluated players' abilities, skills, and potentials.
  • Encouraged athletes to develop their physical and mental strengths.
  • Helped improve athletes' motivation levels through positive reinforcement.
  • Conducted pre-game warm-ups and post-game cool downs with the team.
  • Attended coaches' meetings to discuss strategies for upcoming games.
  • Developed game plans that emphasized the strengths of each player on the team.
  • Analyzed opponents' plays and developed counter strategies accordingly.
  • Enforced safety regulations to minimize risk of injury among athletes during practices and competitions.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to coordinate effective training schedules for athletes.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Pheonix
Online
05-2020

High School Diploma -

James Wood High School
Winchester, VA
06-2017

Skills

  • Staff training experience
  • Strategic planning expertise
  • Document management skills
  • Innovation management
  • Staff training
  • Training facilitation
  • Staff development
  • Program Creativity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Supervisor

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
05.2023 - 11.2024

Recreation Technician

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
09.2021 - 05.2023

Volunteer Youth Coach

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
08.2021 - 07.2024

Program Assistant

Frederick County Parks & Recreation
06.2017 - 09.2021

Assistant Volunteer Coach

James Wood High School
06.2017 - 08.2018

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Pheonix

High School Diploma -

James Wood High School
Ryan Bearer