Park District Special Events Manager (08/2018 to Present)- Meet & engaging with diverse park district clients daily to walk down available recreational spaces while providing them with various layout options for their upcoming events.- Serve as the key liaison between clients, staff, and other 3rd party vendors leading up to the event, ensuring that all park district requirements are communicated while also explaining the contract and budget provisions, policies, and procedures.- Communicating effectively with patrons and staff regarding park district event standards while maintaining a proactive approach to safety and risk management. Conducting thorough and timely accident investigations before submitting an accurate incident report.- Ensuring all event rooms are entirely set up for the next shift before the start of the event. Also performing closing and cleaning procedures after the event. - Demonstrating leadership skills in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.

- Greeted guests upon arrival, facilitated activities, and games, served food and beverages when needed, and other tasks involved in an event. - In preparation for parties and events, I worked with the maintenance staff to ensure the rooms were clean, correctly set up, and decorated as needed.- Maintained clean and orderly restrooms and facilities reserved for visitors, recreational equipment, and other supplies provided for the public.

- Removed all litter and trash on grounds immediately outside park buildings daily where situations may endanger park patrons. - Provided information on Park District activities and facilities to partons when they entered the building.- Operated, cleaned, and maintained heating equipment when so assigned.