John Sherman, Cprp Email & Phone Number

Hanover, Nh, Us

Hanover, Nh

• Restructured department to have the Grounds/Cemetery Division move from DPW to Parks & Rec.• Formed Playground Committee: fund raised for and built a playground following the Community Build model.• Managed all town and school athletic teams for grades K-8 with an average of 15 – 25 teams per season. • Increased staffing levels from 7 FTE (2015) to 15 FTE (2021)

Saco, Me

• Responsible for all aspects of managing a Municipal Parks & Recreation Department with a $1.4 million annual budget and over 100 full and part time employees• Department grew from 7 full time staff (2005) to 14 full time staff (2010)• Wrote and implemented numerous departmental policies, procedures, and hiring plan• Work extensively within the local community as a member on a number of committees • Developed and wrote Personnel Manual, Building Operations Manual Staff Training Program & Asset Management Plan• Program Revenue increased from $59,615 (FY05) to $886,954 (FY14)• Coordinated $1.5 million renovation project to the Community Center building and grounds• Awards: 2009 MRPA Facility of Merit, 2010 Tree City USA, 2011 Playful City USA

Kennebunk, Me

• Extensive experience with large scale events from conception to implementation• Organized and lead various outdoor recreation programs such as canoeing and archery• Developed and wrote Annual Park Maintenance Plan, 10 Year Parks Development Plan, Grants, and Bids • Implemented staff training program and wrote Park Staff Training Manual • Developed and supervised numerous children, family and adult programs• Increased park staff from 1 full-time & 2 part-time positions (98) to 2 full-time & 3 part-time positions (05)

Cape Cod Canal Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532

• Worked in conjunction with the Audubon Society on Piping Plover research and conservation.• Presented interpretive programs about the Cape Cod Canal ranging from historical to environmental topics.• Assisted in the construction of a five acre picnic area and numerous resource management projects.

Houghton'S Pond, Milton

I completed my college internship at this park.• Supervised team of 4 seasonal park laborers.• Inspected and maintained hiking and equestrian trails.• Developed and supervised resource management projects.

Elm Bank Preserve, Wellesley

• Coordinated logistics during large events such as soccer tournaments.• Presented interpretive tours on the history of the Elm Bank Reservation.

Director'S School, Parks & Recreation Management

The NRPA Directors School is a dynamic two-year educational program that focuses on providing new and upcoming park and recreation.

Bachelor Of Environmental Science, Conservation Law Enforcement

Attended Unity College back when the focus was hands on practical learning. Programs were structured around classroom study along.