I began my career in the field of Parks and Recreation as a part-time employee with the University of Nevada Intramural Sports Program and graduated with a from the University with a degree in Public Health. I moved into a full-time role in Parks and Recreation in 2008 when I was hired by Churchill County as the Recreation Supervisor for the County. I earned a Master's Degree in Recreation and Tourism Administration in 2012 from California State University, East Bay while working for Churchill County. I was fortunate enough to return to Reno to work for the City of Reno in 2017 as the Recreation Coordinator for Athletics before becoming the Recreation Supervisor over Aquatics and Athletics in 2018 and advanced into the Recreation Manager role in 2020. * Expert in event and recreation program planning, financial analysis and budget management of events. * Experienced program manager/coordinator with scheduling of events and facilities. As well as being highly focused on employee and public relations and contributing to staff team building. * Experience in program marketing. Skills include the ability to create and manage flyers, newsletters, social media marketing and community brochures.* Have had successful experience in applying for capital improvement grants and completing large scale capital projects. Currently overseeing a budget of over $1.4 million dollars within my division and 200 employees that are full-time, part-time and contracted.I have always been known to hold high standards of quality and sets high expectations for individual performance. Highly involved in media relations through printed and radio advertisements. Driven professional with high energy and excitement towards the recreation field.Specialties: Activity and special event planning, fiscal management, communication with public, volunteer recruitment, technology based information gathering, flyer/promotional advertisement, patience and adaptability in programming.
Listed skills include Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, and 35 others.