Stephen P. Finley
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly experienced professional with proven record of leading both recreation and special events for both non-profit and municipal organizations. Extensive experience with building relationships with non-profit leaders and school administrators. A trusted advisory who proactively manages a variety of sport, recreation and cultural programs. Serves as a liaison with local league sports team to execute team community engagement initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Los Angeles Recreation & Parks
Los Angeles, CA
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community
- Supervised groups of up to 25 children under age 17 from arrival through departure at end of day
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 5-17.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips
Site Coordinator
Venice Boys & Girls Club
City Of Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Establish and implement core program objectives consistent with organizational goals and objectives in consultation with Supervisor
- Oversee provision of day-to-day core program activities to ensure healthy and safe environments, as well as maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies
- Recruit and encourage member participation in daily program activities, events, and field trips
- Developed and implements comprehensive and intentional after-school and summer camp programs that
promote safety, skill/character development, student achievement, college preparation, and
mentor/mentee relationships - . Coordinates and conducts program outreach and promotional activities for
school and City events. Demonstrate leadership to exemplify positive behavior, safety and development of members - Organize and promote schedule of academic, recreation, and enrichment activities
- Communicate effectively with school administration, club staff, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to promote support and collaboration
- Attend school administration meetings, events, and PTA meetings as needed
- Organize and maintain proper academic record keeping and reporting (i.e., attendance sign-in sheets, membership forms, academic report cards, senior data, surveys, staff timesheets, including notable achievements, challenges, and academic improvements).
- Responsible for hiring, training, and retaining qualified staff including performance reviews and disciplinary
actions as necessary. - Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, payroll, invoice payments, and assists in creating departmental
budget - Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs, plans, processes, systems and procedures to
achieve program goals.
Recreation Leader
West Hollywood Recreation and Parks
City Of Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Plans, organizes, implements and oversees recreation and educational programs and special events, including: developing goals; surveying and researching programs; promoting programs by developing various publicity materials; meeting with citizens/associations; organizing leagues; scheduling tournaments; distributing equipment; coordinating facility use; billing participants and collecting fees; maintaining records; interpreting rules and regulations; settling disputes; teaching/facilitating classes; booking and accompanying groups on field trips; and providing first aid
- Monitors park, park facilities and patrons, including: unlocking and locking park and facilities; inspecting facilities; enforcing rules and regulations
- Generates and monitors program budgets
- Performs customer service functions, including; answering phones and providing information; receiving and receipting fees and taking registration information; creating and distributing brochures, flyers, etc.; and completing cash reports
- Answers phone; takes messages; screens calls; determines nature and priority of calls; provides information to callers; receives citizen complaints; and directs calls and messages to appropriate staff member
- Orders and maintains equipment and program supplies; orders office and cleaning supplies
- Performs meeting and event set up and strike functions, including moving furniture and equipment and cleaning.
Office Manager
Extreme Reach Talent
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Answered telephone calls and directed as needed to staff
- Managed filing system and inventory and ordered office supplies
- Performed data entry functions
- Organized and maintained daily office functions
- Greeted and assisted clients
- Ran local errands to pick up office supplies as needed
Event Supervisor
Culver City Veterans Memorial
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - 02.2019
- Performed variety of administrative, clerical and customer services on behalf of Veterans’ community
- Provided new employee training
- Scheduled recreation, meetings and community activities
- Supervised “Self-Help” groups
- Greeted parents and provided assistance on behalf of children enrolled in programs
- Answered telephones and greeted incoming community members
- Enforced guidelines and policies to maintain safe, secure and thriving environments
- Completed disciplinary and injury reports as needed
- Provided assistance for special events and projects as assigned
- Organized workflow, delegated tasks and ensured that employees received assistance to resolve compliance issues when necessary
- Maintained City’s mission and objectives as required by following policies and procedures
Referee
Stephen P. Finley
Los Angeles, CA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Served as a referee and officiated games for variety of public and private schools and City parks
- Inspected sports equipment and ensured regulation and compliance by all teams
- Performed required action on illegal plays or respective violations by team players
- Monitored and recorded accurate time on games
- Other duties were performed as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Excel
- Multitasker
- Active Listener
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
Certification
Cpr Certified
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Venice Boys & Girls Club
04.2021 - Current
Recreation Leader
West Hollywood Recreation and Parks
10.2019 - 03.2020
Office Manager
Extreme Reach Talent
05.2019 - 06.2019
Event Supervisor
Culver City Veterans Memorial
07.2013 - 02.2019
Referee
Stephen P. Finley
01.2001 - 01.2006
Los Angeles Recreation & Parks
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles