Barry S. Fontaine Email & Phone Number

Somerset, Mass.

Responsible for implementation and planning of recreational programs and activities under the direction of the Playground and Recreation Commission. Develop and plan cost-effective pragramming to meet the needs of the community while scheduling use of facilities and assigns personnel. Maintaining public relations while keeping community advised of new and upcoming programs whilerecruiting and training staff members to provide guidance, safety, and enjoyment for program attendees. Grant writing, fundraising, and spnsorships are also significant duties assigned to the position.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Strategic consulting for businesses, organizations, and small groups to include business & motivational planning and development. In the process of e-learning through Metrix and attending seminars, workshops for new job seekers.

Cranston Rhode Island

Program to train servers and sellers how to serve alcohol responsibly. Program developed by Mr. Frank Faubert to identify the signs of associated with alcohol abouse and intoxifications and to intervene with patrons in an effective and professional manner.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Serve on Golf and Scholarship Committees for fundraising and awards.

Blenheim-Newport, 303 Valley Rd. Middletown, Ri

Innovative, enthusiastic,compassionate programmer with extensive experience in the field of recreation and activities for various age groups, most recently in the senior living community.Serving as the program coordinator in Benchmark's memory impaired unit, I concentrate on various activities and daily skills that center around their Six Dimensions of Wellness; Emotion, Sense of Purpose, Spitituality, Interlectual, Social and the Physical. Working as the coordinator, I assist in the direct interaction of staff, residents, and their families to provide quality care within the structure of one of the leaders in Senior Living in New England - Benchmark Senior Living.

Narragansett, Ri

• Experienced member of Senior Management Team responsible for award winning programs and activities to include RI Recreation and Parks Association’s “Department of the Year”, RI’s Monthly Magazine’s “Best Beach in Rhode Island” and “Champion Award” by the RI Department of Health Services.• Known for the successful planning and implementation of $1.33M budget, with effective purchasing policies. • Strong leadership abilities working with various community groups and agencies for effective programming and facility management.• Successfully managing the Town Beach Enterprise Fund growing its net worth to $1.8M for a five year period.• Creative oversight of Capital Improvement Plan including a $300,000 State Grant and a $1M Renovation Project for Narragansett Town Beach over a three year period.

Cranston, Ri

• Experienced manager responsible for implementation and planning of $1.62M budget. • Successfully managed 42 recreational sites that including purchasing, receiving, and inventory of equipment for its uses. • Recruited, trained, and monitored a full-time and part-time staff numbering over 200 on an annual basis. • Monitored field allocations for the Cranston Public Schools Athletic Department and user groups. • Oversaw the $1.5M Renovation Project for Cranston Stadium (2001).

Known for its strong implementation of its various aquatic programs. Responsible for training, mentoring, and supervising staff and support staff. Oversaw the chemical treatment of the facility, establishing and carrying out all maintenance procedures of the facility and policies on a daily basis.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Physical Education Program

Activities and Societies: Manager of the Swim TeamWas the Meet Director for the 1978 Division II Swimming and Diving Championships at S.C.