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Sidney Kittila

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

I am seeking a Regional Manager position with the Collier County Parks and Recreation Division. I am a dedicated professional with a proven ability to effectively manage and lead teams. I have successfully implemented process improvements that have enhanced operational efficiency and increased team productivity. Additionally, I possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, which significantly contribute to the overall success of the team.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor - Parks and Recreation / Operations Coordinator

Collier County Parks and Recreation Department
01.2007 - Current
  • Supervision of Max A. Hasse Jr. Park and facilities including four school park sites. Duties include staff supervision, organization and programming, budget, staff hiring, training, counseling and discipline, athletics, tournaments, scheduling, instructor contracts, VPK, summer camp program supervision, fitness center supervision, marketing and promotions, coordination of activities, programs and staff evaluations. Including community liaison and working with local little leagues, schools, home owner associations and other local government agencies including private businesses. Division FRPA and NRPA liaison.
  • Assist the Parks and Recreation Director and the Public Services Director with operations; Strategic Planning (STEP-UP), Florida Benchmarking Consortium (FBC), Impact Fee Studies Committee, Coordinate and organize National Incident Management Training (NIMS) for employees, Hurricane Preparedness Team, Annual Update and Inventory Report (AUIR), Capital Improvement Element (CIE), Capital Projects, Growth Management Plan (GMP), Evaluation and Review (EAR), 5 Year Business Plan, representing the Parks and Recreation Department at various interdepartmental meetings as well as with other outside agencies and groups, working with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, generating reports and facility usage informational reports, policies and procedures, goals and objectives, work orders, executive summary writing, grant writing, assisted with sections of the Gordon River Greenway Park, South Park Immokalee Recreation Center and Port of the Islands project, budget information reports and contract writing for the local Little League Organization. Staff of The Month Coordinator, Writing Purchase Requisitions, Scholarship Committee, assists with the Department Fee Schedule including recommendations, Impact Fee reports, Member of the Marketing committee and assist with Department Marketing ideas (R.E.A.L. Guide) and Project (S.T.A.R.). Replied and solved all department complaints (Agency Incident Management System). Prepare various Parks and Recreation Department and Public Services Division reports and research projects, i.e. Beach Parking Space Count report, Parking Fee Comparison report, Division and Department Cost Containment reports, Impact Fee reports and Dog Ordinance research. Acted as the Department Liaison for the ATV Proposed Park site and AIMS Issues (Customer Relations). The coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan development including the budget monitoring and a key member of the department CAPRA team.

Realtor

Keller Williams Elite Realty Referral Group
01.2007 - Current
  • Realtor for Keller Williams, Real Estate Company

Park Program Leader

Collier County Parks and Recreation Department
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Supervision of the NCRP Gymnasium which includes supervision of staff, hiring and training new employees, staff scheduling, purchase orders, personnel issues, facility management and scheduling, facility maintenance and program planning (including the youth basketball program with over 250 participants). Other job duties include daily task assignments, budget, work orders, special events management, problem resolution, public relations, ordering of supplies, marketing and promotions.

Realtor

RE/MAX Realty Group
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Realtor for RE/MAX, Real Estate Company.

Recreation Supervisor

City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Supervision of a community park and staff, facilities management, budgeting, purchasing, hiring and training new employees, including safety training and monthly reports, work orders, scheduling, timecards, daily task assignments, project development and implementation, problem resolution, personnel issues, performance appraisals, coordination of park programs and activities, marketing, maintenance of athletic fields and general maintenance of park including turf, optimist programs, contractual agreements, capital projects, summer youth programs, after-school programs, summer camp, athletic field and facility rentals, special interest groups, hurricane and emergency preparedness team, special events, and public relations with community including schools, neighborhood watch groups and police departments. Hurricane Preparedness Team.

Parks & Recreation Manager II

Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
01.1995 - 01.2004
  • Supervision of a large regional park (Over 665 Acres) including building facilities, supervision of staff (115 staff members), supervision of a community park and staff, budgeting, scheduling, daily task assignments, project development and implementation, problem resolution, personnel issues, i.e., counseling, discipline, staff hiring and training, staff evaluations, employee action plans, etc. Oversee operations in the following areas: park office; concessions (including the ordering of food and supplies); purchase orders; campground operations including safety and security; hurricane preparedness team; park maintenance; work orders, daily accounting and financial reports; contractual program development, contractual agreements, including implementation and supervision, i.e., special interest groups, athletic programs, including flag football, softball and athletic facility rentals, turf management, beach and pool operations, summer youth camps, and summer camps. Plan, develop and supervise programs and special event management, i.e., Toys for Tots Motorcycle Fun Run (Over 30,000 participants); coordination and supervision of co-sponsored events, i.e., public relations, marketing, vendors and exhibitors, etc. Coordination of: park volunteers, community service workers and special event staff; cooperative projects with outside agencies including several not-for-profit organizations and police departments. Assisted in overseeing beach improvements and water park construction. Researched and wrote specifications for maintenance, aquatics, concession and office equipment purchases. Hurricane Preparedness Team.

Teaching Assistant

Broward County Schools
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Taught physical education at a Special Education Center School for grades K-12, including children with autism. Included assisted the Physical Education teacher with instruction, instructional materials, behavior modifications, supervision of classes including weight training and / or physical fitness, science and health. Worked closely with other local schools and organizations to develop and maintain standards of education excellence.

Education

Certification - Radio and Television Broadcasting

Connecticut School of Broadcasting
01.1999

Master of Science - Sports Administration

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
01.1989

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
01.1986

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Operations management
  • Project management
  • Adaptability
  • Self motivation
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Certified Pool Operator (C.P.O)
  • FRPA (Florida Recreation and Park Association) State Vice President 2017-2019 / Region Board Member 10 years
  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
  • Director’s Credential for Childcare
  • FCCPC Florida Childcare Professional Credential
  • NRPA Member (National Recreation and Parks Association)
  • CPR, First Aid and AED Certified
  • Crowd Control Manager
  • NIMS (National Incident Management System Training) 100, 300, 700, 701a and 704, 800
  • FRPA Joe Abrahams Academy For Leadership Excellence In Parks and Recreation (2 year program)

Hobbies and Interests

Music and Traveling

Timeline

Supervisor - Parks and Recreation / Operations Coordinator

Collier County Parks and Recreation Department
01.2007 - Current

Realtor

Keller Williams Elite Realty Referral Group
01.2007 - Current

Park Program Leader

Collier County Parks and Recreation Department
01.2006 - 01.2007

Realtor

RE/MAX Realty Group
01.2006 - 01.2007

Recreation Supervisor

City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation
01.2004 - 01.2005

Parks & Recreation Manager II

Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
01.1995 - 01.2004

Teaching Assistant

Broward County Schools
01.1994 - 01.1995

Certification - Radio and Television Broadcasting

Connecticut School of Broadcasting

Master of Science - Sports Administration

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration

Eastern Kentucky University

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