Michael Mccarty Email & Phone Number

Genuine passion for creating great parks that promote a healthy lifestyle and serve diverse groups of citizens.Innovative, energetic leader with a continuous-improvement mindset and demonstrated success leading organizations through tough financial and political situations. 23+ years of progressive experience in the parks and recreation sector. Developed strategic and master plans for four different communities and public/private partnerships and intergovernmental agreements that improved funding, facility access, and community services. Led transformation of Fairfax, VA’s Parks and Recreation department from obscurity to one of the top in the nation while reducing the tax burden. Led the Longmeadow, MA agency from financial difficulty to financial stability. Partnered with other departments, schools, universities, environmental groups, and other organizations to provide valuable recreational facilities and services to a diverse community. Improved processes and systems and increased staff morale, revenue, and service levels. Served as a Regent and Instructor at the Revenue Management and Development School for eight years and Board Chair for two years. Member of the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administrators. Strengths:Strategic Planning | Comprehensive Master Plans | Fiscal Management | Talent Identification & DevelopmentBoard & Community Relations | Land Acquisition & Facility Development | Bond Campaigns & Voter ReferendumsStaff Training | Continuous Process Improvement | Program Evaluation | Resource Planning & Allocation | Presentations

Listed skills include Parks, Recreation Planning, Recreation, Community Development, and 23 others.

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  Springfield College

  Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management