Devon Smith Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

As the Park Assistant of an urban park in Virginia Beach, VA my main responsibility was the care and upkeep of the park grounds, offering exceptional customer service to all inside and outside patrons and the implementation of all department events, activities and programs. I facilitated wedding ceremonies and receptions, assisted with any and all shelter reservations, assisted with the launching of many large events and their continuing programming. I was responsible for the scheduling of part time staff as well as implementing any training needed by staff. I tracked expenditures and completed all financial paperwork necessary for purchasing as well as conducted minor purchasing needed for the park. I developed children's educational programming for nearby childcare programs.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

As an Activity Center Assistant Leader I was responsible for the supervision of children in an early childhood setting. I was tasked with assisting in the creation and implementation of cirriculum based on given themes and topics. I was MAT certified and gave medications onsite and completed all medicine reports for supervisors. I communicated with parents, other leaders and supervisors about programs needs and successes. I offered exceptional customer service to all internal and external customers.

Middleburg, Virginia, United States

As a Naturalist Instructor/Challenge Course Instructor, my responsibilities included the implementation of outdoor education programs for preschool, elementary and middle school age children based on Virginia SOL guidelines. I conducted guided hikes for groups of all ages. I instructed archery and fishing classes for beginners and intermediates. I led groups through a challenge course with physical obstacles to foster team building and communication. I facilitated the zipline course and assisted with all safety trainings on the challenge course.

Leesburg, Virginia, United States

As the Park Assistant for a 203 acre suburban park, my main responsibility was the creation, implantation and the quality controls of all park programs, events and summer camps. As the Park Assistant, I tracked all purchasing for program materials, food service accounts and maintenance equipment. I scheduled all part time staff and tracked hours and budgeting. I was a certified Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED trainer and was responsible for all staff safety training. I was a certified Pool Manager and an Aquatic Facility Operator to assist in the management of a seasonal outdoor pool. I completed all monthly, quarterly and annual financial and attendance reports for park operations. I offered exceptional customer service to all park patrons, internal and external customers.