Kristin Pearson Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co

Denver, Colorado

• Coordinates and executes sports camps and related activities for appropriate youth, as well as the registration process for all camps, youth programs, and events.• Develops Junior Calendar under direction of General Manager. • Coordinates marketing and promotion of youth activities, providing meaningful information to members, while meeting established standards for Club communication.• Works with other Club departments to ensure that complete, concise information is given to both the membership and staff who will be working directly with each event.• Works closely with the Catering Dept. to run children's birthday parties, pool parties, holiday events, summer camps, and all year-round family events.• Increased participation on swim team by 40% and dive team by 100%.• Coordinates winter sports, including “Learn to Skate” Program and Hockey Program, which embodies nine teams and 140+ players.• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of Youth and Aquatics staff.• Participates in planning for the future development of the Junior Dept. • Creates "WOW Factor" by anticipating needs and wants of members, being prepared, continuously enthusiastic, executing flawlessly and doing so in a timely manner.• Evaluates satisfaction and solicits feedback using comment cards, surveys, and other tools to reform programs and develop new ones.• Maintains daily log to include: number of children in programs, parent/staff issues, children’s behavior, sales and expenses.• Ensures proper collection of all charges and fees associated with youth events. • Assists General Manager with development of a budget; follows approved budget in planning and implementation of programs.• Maintains recreational equipment and supplies.• Represents the Junior Dept. on committee meetings and acts as liaison between the department, staff, and Club Membership.• Assisted with development of a vision and mission for the Junior Dept. and corresponding youth activities.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Ran day-to-day operations, including overseeing personnel and ensuring that facilities are properly maintained• Monitored overall customer satisfaction pertaining to rooms, dining experiences, recreation facilities and maintenance• Coordinated and booked venues for weddings, family reunions, corporate meetings and special events• Prepared verbal and written public relations efforts such as press releases, brochures, and website and social media content• Trained and scheduled seven staff members within my first three months of employment• Set room prices and kept track of budgets

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Coordinate university presentations, public events and workshops for students, community members and media professionals • Acts as liaison between the Center for Ethics in Journalism, university faculty and staff, and the media professionals in the community• Work closely with visiting distinguished professor to coordinate and schedule events• Research and develop case studies examining how to balance cornerstones in SPJ code of ethics • Continuously monitor websites that report news media

Springdale, Arkansas Area

• Duties and responsibilities include the safety and entertainment of the children of various ages• Continuously provide recreational events and learning activities (such as interactive games, arts and crafts, and quiet time activities) for classrooms consisting of 15 or more children• Respond to children's needs and communicate progress to their parents• Inspire and motivate coworkers and church members to effectively work as a team towards common goal.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

• Coordinated and facilitated special events, birthday parties and other facility rentals• Developed marketing plans and promoted events to the club members and to the public• Worked with other departments to make the athletic club’s programs more successful

Springdale, Ar

• Developed people skills to anticipate guests’ needs and to promote their overall dining experience• Exhibited professional etiquette and leading customer service• Worked as a team member to keep the facility in good condition and running smoothly • Consistently received highest guest checks and sales

Master Of Arts (Ma), Journalism With Concentration In Strategic Public Relations With Second Emphasis In Sports Managemen

Bachelor Of Science In Education (Bse), Recreation And Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Delta Pi, Gamma Beta Phi