Thanks for reviewing my LinkedIn profile. I am open to networking with professionals both inside and outside the Parks and Recreation field to develop mutually beneficial business relationships. ✅ ABOUT MEI consider myself a Seasoned Parks and Recreation Director with a proven track record of successfully implementing various initiatives that serve diverse communities. I have a wealth of Government project and leadership experience and enjoy developing tomorrow's high-potential future leaders. I THRIVE in fast-paced environments and appreciate working on projects that enhance the quality of recreational services and facilities in my community. As a servant leader, I believe in doing everything I can to empower the employees I am honored to work with. I proudly hold memberships in both the National Parks and Recreation Association and the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association. ✅ MY MOTTO Believe in yourself, believe in your team.✅ ABOUT PARKS and RECREATION (KCMO)Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation provides facilities, programs and recreational opportunities for the community that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing environment and enhanced quality of life. The department maintains 221 parks, 12,000+ acres of parkland, 158 miles of trails and bikeways, 29 lakes, hundreds of athletic fields and tennis courts, 115 playgrounds, and five public golf courses. Miles of scenic boulevards and parkways crisscross the city, where 48 fountains and 122 monuments and sculptures surprise and delight. Ten community centers, along with eight museums, provide the setting for socially equitable and community-driven programming. Learn more here: https://kcparks.org/OUTSIDE OF WORKWhen not serving my community, you'll find me at various sports events (supporting my kids who keep me busy watching soccer and football games). I appreciate live music, investing quality time with those I care the most about, and participating in festivals and local events that support our community. I am passionate about introducing kids to the game of soccer and developing programs that inspire tomorrow's future leaders to learn life skills through athletics (teamwork, competition, and the discipline being a champion requires).