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Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Providing leadership to a team of professionals who support the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department through the development of policy, strategies, research and agreement development.

Coquitlam, Bc

Coordinating and supporting the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department's development of strategies, plans and community partnerships to support corporate objectives. Analyzing and interpreting a variety of data, preparing recommendations related to departmental plans and services. Providing departmental line management with guidance and assistance in developing and implementing new plans, strategies and policies. Providing leadership to project teams. Supporting the department in the development of community partnerships. Interacting with a wide variety of contacts to integrate plans and services with other departments and agencies.

Responsible for ensuring the facility meets the needs of a variety of sport user groups. Working with the facility and construction staff to monitor the completion of the $62 million dollar renewal of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Supervising full and part time employees who develop and run sports programs as well as oversee a variety of special events in the 190,000 square foot facility. Working closely with a variety of contractors to maintain and ensure the facility, programs and food service meet expectations.

Poirier Sport And Leisure Complex

Responsible for working with and leading a team of staff to ensure the efficient operation of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, striving to meet and exceed the expectations of customers and user groups.

• Progressive experience including: Poirier Community Centre & Centennial Activity Centre and most recently Dogwood Pavilion. Supervising, scheduling, hiring, training, team building and coaching for facility staff, program instructors and volunteers. • Identifying and assessing community recreation needs and interests. Developing, planning, marketing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating recreational, social and cultural activities and events. Preparing for activities and programs, assessing risk, ensuring safety, instructing programs and supervising youth centre.• Managing facility budget and project planning.• Working with volunteer organizations and committees to establish effective board and group development & communication skills.• Relationship building with adults, children, youth and seniors in and around the facility.

Responsible for the operation of Dogwood Pavilion, a facility for Adults 50 and better. Supervision of three full time staff, three regular part time staff, and managing the work of facility maintenance staff. Planning, forecasting and reporting on operational budgets.

As co-founder of this successful small business, I helped to build it up from the ground to be a well respected provider of social and recreational opportunities for adults in the Tri-Cities area.After five years invested in the company, I decided to divest my interest in the business in order to free up more time to develop my consulting operation.

Covering for part of a maternity leave, I was responsible for daily operations of the Youth Services section, and Youth Centre. Duties included recruiting, selecting, training, supervising and reviewing the performance of a variety of unionized employees. I was the staff liaison with the City's Youth Focus Committee, and reported to Management and Council on the efforts and achievements of youth in the community. A major part of the responsibilities of my time in this position was to plan and implement the relocation of the youth centre with input from all stakeholders.

Responsible for the operation of Summit Community Centre & Pinetree Community Centre Youth Programs. Duties included: Daily supervision of facility, staff and patrons. Recruiting, hiring, training and supervising program staff. Creating and promoting a variety of recreational programs to the community. Increasing attendance in programs and drop-ins. Liaising with a variety of community organizations in order to assist in meeting their goals and objectives.

Created and delivered a variety of recreational, social and cultural programs to the residents of Coquitlam.

Planning, marketing, and running all members, corporate, and public events. Facility supervisor when on duty, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction, and “Above and Beyond” service. Scheduling golf staff and volunteers, and providing human resources services for all departments. I was personally responsible for increasing tournament rounds by 45% in the 2000 season, and 25% in the 1999 season by utilizing personal communication with existing and new customers.

Bcom, Entrepreneurial Management

Graduated with Distinction as a member of the President's Scholar List (top 10% of graduating class). Studied: Entrepreneurial management.

Diploma, Recreation Facilities Management