Matthew Hughes Email & Phone Number

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

I oversee the Adult Learn to Hunt Program.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

I am teaching two section of Introduction to leisure, recreation and sport management online, and one section of Principles of Management in Recreation and Sport Management.

Wimberley, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

I oversee the communication of the Stewards of the Wild Young Professional groups with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. I also assist with partnerships with various companies who are committed to conservation efforts.

Coral Estates Park, 1405 SW 97th Ave., Miami, FL, 33174

• Oversees the the routine supervision and training of recreation staff in over 30 neighborhood and community parks.
• Includes the systematic observation of program delivery, the evaluation of program implementation and the day to day functions of specific recreation programs as assigned and associated staff.
• Responsible for the ongoing management and collection of data supporting the health benefits to over 700 participants in the Fit2Play afterschool program.
• Manages the Park Prescription Program and the building of relationships between academics, doctors, park staff and child participants.
• Conduction of inclusion interviews and recreation planning/programming for individuals who receive additional assistance.

Sarasota County

• This is professional-level work planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating business operations within Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources:
• Oversees development of all license agreements, partnership agreements, concession agreements, amendments, and RFP’s. Works with OCA, Procurement and subordinate staff to complete research, due diligence and drafting.
• Researches best practices, strategically plans, writes and implements policies and practices pertaining to Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
• Assists with budget preparation. Monitors revenue, seeks revenue generating opportunities and implements programs for maximum potential.
• Develops positive relations and partners with the community. Presents to the Board of County Commissioners and other outside groups. Interfaces and negotiates with vendors and others as it pertains to business in parks.
• Monitors business operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, and policy.

Parks, Recreation And Natural Resources

- Manage concession and lease agreements- Primary contact for concession and vendors within parks, recreation and natural resources- Ensure collection of revenue, compliance to licensing and insurance and contractual obligations- Develop and execute action plan to resolve operational and maintenance issues- Manage relationship between contractors, staff.

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Marblemount, Washington

Assisted in the processing of incoming freshman and transfer student.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management, Complete

Doctorate of Philosophy, Park Recreation and Tourism Management Research Interests: Recreation based tourism typologies, subcultures, and.

Master Of Arts, Global Leadership And Sustainable Development

Activities and Societies: Amnesty International, Green Club, President's Host, Campus Sustainability Committee, Graduate Student.

Bs, Agriculture Leadership And Development

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Alpha Zeta Honors Fraternity, Order of Omega Honors FraternityBachelor of Science.