Velvet Poole
Albany,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Events Superintendent
Albany Recreation and Parks Department
Albany, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Approved organizational strategies, budgets, and business decisions.
- Monitored the financial affairs of the organization and fulfilled fiduciary responsibilities.
- Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
- Performed data analysis to evaluate the impact of organizational programs.
- Defined and enforced organizational bylaws, rules, and policies.
- Communicated with valuable partners and recruited potential partners
- Created programs to promote mission and Vision from within, leading to a cohesive leadership structure.
- Grant Writer: Different Awards since 2021:
Board Member/Chairperson
Dougherty County School System
Albany, GA
01.2009 - Current
- Responsible for assuring compliance with Policy and Procedures according to Local, State, and Federal policy
- Monitored financial affairs of the organization and fulfilled fiduciary responsibilities.
- Approved organizational strategies, budgets, and business decisions.
- Entering 4 terms unopposed
- Completed 2nd year as Chairperson, currently Chairman .
- Served formerly as Vice-Chairman
- Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
- Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
- Served as advisor to School Supertinendant regarding strategic plans and board resolutions.
Field Coordinator
Keep Georgia Schools Local
Albany, GA
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Strategic Planning and Coordinated Volunteers in 70 Counties to assist in defeating Amendment 1 on the 2016 Presidential Election Ballot.
- Coordinated and managed schedules for teams of 100+ field service technicians.
- Informed community about project progress, delays and issues, and negotiated resolution.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
Membership Director
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
08.2005 - 04.2012
- Prioritized activities, trained staff and volunteers,, supervised and evaluated subordinated personnel staff, inspect property and facilities
- Determine equipment and supply needs for purchased acquisition.
- Coached, developed, and motivated volunteers to achieve organizational goals.
- Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding service.
- Conducted training for 30 counties in SWGA.
- Enhanced the volunteer base in all areas served.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory by 100% each year for 6 yrs of employment.
- Oversaw regional and local events and programs for girls and adults.
Recreation Supervisor/District Supervisor
Albany Prks and Recreation / Columbus Prks and Recreation
Albany/Columbus, GA
08.1991 - 07.1997
- Formulate, Plan, Organize, Implement, Document and Evaluate educational and recreational activities
- Supervise professional staff.
- Participated in games and recreational activities which encouraged individuals and staff to join in.
- Implemented and supervised a wide variety of fun and fitness-driven activities which could be enjoyed by children aged 7 to 97
- Alleviated issues which arose between students, and staff to maintain a positive, fun environment.
- Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities.
- Built and strengthened relationships with children, families, and team members.
- Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects.
- Developed and implemented events for Citizens of Albany/Dougherty County.
- Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
- Assigned work to team members and evaluated performance against standards.
- Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
Education
B.S - Physical Education, Recreation
Claflin College
01-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management/ Leadership
Troy University
Albany, GASkills
- Workflow Management
- Individual Donor Relations
- Special Events Planning
- Event Calendar Management
- Committee Organization
- Engaging Marketing Skills
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Participant Transportation
- Creating Positive Relationships
- Administrative Recordkeeping
- Grant Writing
- Staff Training
- Client Relations
- Facilities Management and Maintenance
- Security Oversight
- Staff Leadership
- Program Planning and Development
- Budget Planning and Administration
- Complaint Resolution
- Service Coordination
AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS
Dougherty County School Board
- Exemplary School Board Recognition (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Quilty Board Award-Level 1 (2015)
- Distinguished Board Award- Level II-(20216)
- Former Vice Chair
- 3 Times appointed Chair ( Currently Serving)
Georgia School Board Association (GSBA)
- GSBA Regional Directions (2nd Term)
- Rural Task Force Committee
- Policy Steering Committee
Georgia Recreation and PArks Department (GRPA)
- District 3 Committee Member
- Co-Founder, Minority Committee
- District 3 Programmer of the year
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
- Formerly Youth Advisor
- Z-Hope Coordinator
- Premature Birth Awareness Coordinator
Timeline
Community Events Superintendent
Albany Recreation and Parks Department
04.2021 - Current
Field Coordinator
Keep Georgia Schools Local
01.2016 - 11.2016
Board Member/Chairperson
Dougherty County School System
01.2009 - Current
Membership Director
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
08.2005 - 04.2012
Recreation Supervisor/District Supervisor
Albany Prks and Recreation / Columbus Prks and Recreation
08.1991 - 07.1997
B.S - Physical Education, Recreation
Claflin College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management/ Leadership
Troy University