I work to create a central voice for conservation of clean water in the Little Miami Watershed by building a network of established partners to harness our resources and ability to make positive change for responsible and sustainable development in the watershed. These things all help to keep our environment and drinking water safe and clean.

Assist the Recreation Manager with the day-to-day administrative duties for the program department.Research, develop, coordinate and supervise programs in the interest of children and families.Manage all aspects of the traditional summer day camp programs – hiring, training, promotion, planning, registration, day-to-day operation and evaluation.Work with advisory boards and committees to involve them in the programs throughout PRCA. Coordinate volunteers to assist with programs.Cultivate and sustain a positive working environment with parents and staff, including handling grievances and suggestions for improvement through the department manager.Develop marketing strategy and program promotion through community outlets.Responsible for periodic program evaluations.Work with Recreation Manager and Superintendent on large City-wide special events.

Develop, coordinate and supervise programs and special events for residents of all ages and abilities to fulfill mission and goals of the park district.Expand and maintain annual Nature Day Camps for Winter and Summer seasons. I increased the camp program hours from 432 in 2018 to 787 projected for 2021. Coordinate and develop professional relationships with community organizations to foster partnerships and contracted services for various positions as needed to develop program and/or program expansion based on resident requests and needs.Hire and supervise a staff of 24 summer camp employees as well as maintain a working relationship with year round part-time employees throughout the year.Train and communicate with seasonal staff in order to keep participants actively involved and safe while at Park District programs and camps. Work closely with supervisory team and manager to coordinate budgets for year round program supplies and paid contracts.Plan and implement quarterly program descriptions and schedules for the community based on community traditions and current trends. Work towards process improvement to help achieve efficiency with employees, customer service and program planning.Effectively communicate with other program, operations and administrative staff program logistics.

Develop, coordinate and supervise programs for community to fulfill mission of the Park District.Coordinate and develop professional relationships with contracted employees and volunteers for various positions as needed throughout the parks or programs.Supervise the implementation of day camp programs for preschool through school aged children.Represent the Park District as the community outreach representative on several community groups.Develop and maintain the year budget for the entire program department.Perform daily office duties including maintenance of the online registration, website and social media communications as well as interfacing with the general public.Manage and oversee the production of the tri-annual park district newsletters mailed to all residents within the park district’s jurisdiction.Organize reservations for park programs, park facilities and athletic fields. Oversee all athletics playing in parks. Balancing resident teams and non-resident teams. Establish policies and contracts, as well as communicating between leagues and park maintenance staff.

Coordinate, develop and implement day camp programs for preschool through school aged children.Represent the park district as an active member in several youth and community led service groups.Developed and implemented a new volunteer program to organize and attract volunteers.Worked heavily with creating contracts and policies for athletic groups, facility rentals and volunteers.Perform daily office duties including maintaining the web-based outlets and interfacing with the general public’s questions and concerns.Coordinate program schedules with instructors to develop the tri annual program newsletters.Research and implement marketing tools to inform the public about the park district’s resources.Assist with hiring new staff and training, developed a training manual for seasonal park staff.

• Created, managed and supervised the resort craft store including budget, image, advertising, products as well as art class programs for toddlers through adults. (Store opened in March 2010)• Designed and implemented special events for 5,000+ guests both for public and private clients. • Balanced, maintained and approved budget transactions each month for 5 separate budget lines.• Interviewed, checked resumes and references while coordinating with Human Resources for new hires.• Acted as departmental trainer for new and existing employees to maintain standards set by the resort to maintain the resort’s mobile 5 star 5 diamond status rating.• Maintained yearly training manual utilized by new hires in the Recreation Department.• Served as the resort recreation department representative for various community festivals and villa check ins.• Coordinated awards ceremonies for the resort’s annual USATF sanctioned full and half marathons.

• Designed, implemented and supervised special events for 5,000+ guests both for public and private clients. • Interviewed, checked resumes and references while coordinating with Human Resources for new hires.• Developed and maintained yearly training manual utilized by new hires in the Recreation Department.• Acted as departmental trainer for new and existing employees to maintain standards set by the resort to maintain the resort’s mobile 5 star 5 diamond status rating (5-25 employees depending on the season).• Served as the resort recreation department representative for various community festivals and villa check-ins.• Organized and maintain reservations systems for all Youth, Teen and Family programs requiring reservations.

• Created, advertised, supervised and implemented holiday, corporate group, teen and family special events for up to 5,000 people.• Served as the resort recreation department representative for various community festivals and villa check-ins.• Assisted Program Supervisor with implementation of all park and resort programs.• Coordinated with the assistant director in creating team building and social events for corporate groups.• Contacted and coordinated 300+ community volunteers for Kiawah Island USATF sanctioned Marathon.

• Developed a resort recreation department representative position to improve guest and resident involvement with recreation programs throughout the year. • Created several programs for the ‘tween and teen audience both visiting and living on the island. • Implemented Wickets and Wine croquet program for adult guests.• Developed and later implemented programs for a week of eco- programs ending with an Earth Festival. • Enhanced “family craft time” with new craft projects; accessible to all ages including the family pet.

• Set up and led activities for family and scout overnights, day camps, and birthday programs.• Educate groups of 15-50 people on conservation, the zoo programs and its animals.• Supervised 2 interns at various overnights, camps and zoo programs to develop group leadership skills.• Used scouting and zoo guidelines to create unique programs and experiences for participants. • Created relevant structured games, activities, and animal presentations.• Facilitated group discussions related to activities and experiences throughout the programs.