In 2015, I transitioned into a project management role driving transformation of local government programs within the parks and rec department. Essentially, my goal is to create new or improve existing programs with hands-on involvement in all corresponding program activities including marketing, technology, regulations/legislation, operations, etc. To impact all these areas, I coordinate heavily with cross-functional government units as well as outside stakeholders (Chamber of… Show more In 2015, I transitioned into a project management role driving transformation of local government programs within the parks and rec department. Essentially, my goal is to create new or improve existing programs with hands-on involvement in all corresponding program activities including marketing, technology, regulations/legislation, operations, etc. To impact all these areas, I coordinate heavily with cross-functional government units as well as outside stakeholders (Chamber of Commerce, media, etc.)Since stepping into this role, my top accomplishments include:● BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT: Created a new marketing division with ownership over gaining buy-in and generating interest among government leadership, developing a 5-year marketing plan, establishing facility/department specific objectives, and instituting SOPs.● MARKETING: Act as a liaison between my parks & recreation department and our communications team to digitally promote program initiatives. With this, I also serve as our department social media and website content manager. ● PROGRAM EXPANSION: Secured a $25K grant from the National Parks & Recreation Association with heavy involvement in upfront research, data analysis, and grant writing as well as back-end involvement in developing and executing strategy around awarded funds. You can learn more about the grant in the media attachments below. ● GOVERNMENT ADVISORY: Serve as a member of the Director’s office leadership team providing ongoing recommendations and updates regarding program advancement to the Mayor, City Commissioners, and others. Show less

In my early career with City of Lakeland, I was exposed to multiple positions. Throughout (and even before) college, I held a number of entry-level opportunities with the city before finding my niche in recreation supervisor roles.Upon settling into these supervisory roles, I was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations of some of the city’s public facilities including leading staff, managing budgets, interacting with members of the public, and more. On the other hand, I was… Show more In my early career with City of Lakeland, I was exposed to multiple positions. Throughout (and even before) college, I held a number of entry-level opportunities with the city before finding my niche in recreation supervisor roles.Upon settling into these supervisory roles, I was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations of some of the city’s public facilities including leading staff, managing budgets, interacting with members of the public, and more. On the other hand, I was also involved from a strategic planning perspective and had a hand in creating and executing long-term plans as well as developing new programs. A couple of my top accomplishments from these early roles included: ● PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Streamlined procedures surrounding many of our large-scale special events that bring in 40K+ visitors to town. With this, I was involved in multi-disciplinary coordination among 6 departments to set budgets and create methodical action plans based on results of personally executed historical data analysis. ● LEADERSHIP: Efficiently managed 10-person staff, $340K annual budget, and multiple capital initiatives ($100K purchasing project, technology upgrades, etc.). Show less