Katy Bower, Mpa, Cprp Email & Phone Number

Carrollton, Texas

• Effectively managed business changes to realize new service benefits through increasing targeted Key Performance Indicators.• Successfully calculated, communicated, and adhered to an annual budget in the multi-million-dollar range. • Led capital improvement projects for public buildings using agile project management methods.• Responsible for planning and managing resources for seven business lines and five public recreational facilities.• Prepares and review bids, contracts, purchase order requisitions and payments.• Provide oversight, leadership, and mentorship to 11 full-time staff and over 50 part time and seasonal recreation division team members.• Implemented and facilitated the "Leaders Learn Series," a monthly professional development program for Parks and Rec employees, covering topics such as program evaluation, delegating, budgeting, and resume development, with the goal of retaining and advancing team members within the organization.• Created, organized, and assessed internal professional development trainings for team members.• Advocated for the effective management of recreation activities and facilities to ensure optimal usage and efficiency.• Managed division-wide marketing efforts, including the creation of brochures, maintenance of website and social media campaigns.• Evaluated existing recreation facilities, proposed and implemented improvements, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion, resource utilization, and adherence to budget constraints.• Sourced and applied for relevant public and private grants, created grant proposals, and compiled grant-specific reports.• Represented the organization at public events and meetings with community civic groups to communicate the organization's goals, services, and activities.

Cedar Hill, Texas

• Oversaw the daily operations of a 54,000 square foot recreation center and managed a team of 32 employees.• Implemented and tracked performance data, including established goals and cost recovery measures.• Developed and executed program/event fee structures.• Prepared grant applications for both program and outdoor trail initiatives.• Created and presented a public agenda for community recreation services.• Served as a liaison for community partnerships.• Developed, implemented, and tracked plans for facility capital improvement projects.• Developed, implemented, and continuously monitored professional contracts.• Assessed and improved the efficiency of service delivery methods and procedures.• Created and managed a budget of over $1.9M.• Created an open, welcoming facility environment that is inclusive of the City's diverse population.• Collaborated with other departments, agencies, and community leaders to foster a positive culture.• Interviewed, hired, supervised, evaluated, and provided coaching to employees to ensure they met and exceeded performance standards.• Formed a collaborative leadership team that fostered shared responsibility in decision-making.• Executed a plan to develop team members and support succession planning.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Recreation, Parks And Leisure Services Administration

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa