Mindy Murdock Cprp, Chi Email & Phone Number

Zionsville, Indiana, United States

Responsible for the creation, planning, budgeting, expenditures, supervision, and implementation of year-round recreational programming/activities for seniors, adults, youth, and preschool in an organized and efficient manner. Programming includes but is not limited to natural history and environmental education programs, arts and crafts, fitness/wellness programs, social events, and special interest classes.Develop program goals and objectives to meet Parks Master Plan, needs determined by Program Study, and community needs.Collaborate with Superintendent to develop and oversee the department’s community related programs and events. Collaborate with Superintendent to develop and market programs, special events, promotional offers, and community outreach programs. Collaborate with Superintendent to prepare, manage, and oversee Nature Center and Programming budgets.Hires, trains, schedules, and manages staff to facilitate programs, events, and operations.Prepare evaluations to assist with further development of programs, events, activities, promotional incentives, and visitor activity. Provides professional recommendations to Superintendent; make presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.Assures compliance with established policies and procedures for staff, members and guests.Develop and facilitate volunteer programs. Oversee the creation of the parks newsletter, program guide, advertisements and communications concerning programming and special events. Responsible for public relations duties regarding business and nonprofit advertising and sponsorship programs.Prepares a variety of reports and maintains necessary operating records.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, and serve as liaison to youth leagues, groups, other agencies, and the public.

Zionsville, Indiana, United States

Provide environmental interpretive services, day-to-day operations and managerial oversight of the Zion Nature Center; as well as providing and coordinating these environmental services throughout the Zionsville Park system and community.Develop environmental education programs throughout the Zionsville ParksDevelop environmental education programs for area schools, library and other venuesDesign, fabricate and set up educational exhibits within the Zion Nature CenterPrepare publication materials and input for flyers, newsletters, website and social mediaHire, train and direct part-time interpretive staffCoordinate and direct volunteers in the Parks DepartmentWork with the Park Superintendent to prepare budgetary information Work within the budgetary limitations of the line-items directly assigned to Zion Nature CenterDevelop fee-supplemented programming or other funding sources to supplement and assist budgetAdvise Park Superintendent on matters of maintenance or other Park projects, where such matters will benefit from the Park Naturalist's environmental expertise.

Zionsville, Indiana, United States

• Supervised the Parks and Recreation Department for the Town of Zionsville, comprised of 5 full time staff and 12 - 20 part time staff who manage 500 acres, the Big-4 Rail Trail, Zion Nature Center, Zionsville Golf Course and year round youth and adult programming.• Directed overall park operations under COVID-19 restrictions including virtual programming, daily cleaning protocols, and reopening of Zionsville Golf Course, Zion Nature Center, playgrounds, skatepark and splash pad. • Executed Zionsville Green House Gas Inventory, supervised IU extern on project, and prepared community engagement and Climate Action Plan as active member of 2020 IU Cohort. • Accountable leadership for the Parks and Recreation Department including overall customer satisfaction and promoting community interest in parks and recreation.• Implemented policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation.• Management of park facilities in coordination with Director of Park Maintenance.• Assessed habitat and ecosystems within parks and managed to promote removal of invasive species, native plantings, Mayors Monarch Pledge and tree care and replacement.• Long and short-term planning projects including Overly-Worman Park, Big-4 Rail Trail South extension, Heritage Trail Dog Park, and PROS consulting recreational program plan.• Details and presentations to the Zionsville Park Board, Environmental Education of Indiana Board and Indiana Children and Nature Steering Committee.• Assured effective use of budgeting funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.• Monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to ensure sound fiscal control.• Maintain a working knowledge of general Town of Zionsville and departmental operations.

North Chagrin Nature Center

• Chapter coordinator of Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s NestWatch program. • Coordinated North Chagrin and Look About Lodge summer camp programs. Managed budget and revenue; oversaw purchasing and curriculum development.• Developed early childhood education program Naturepiece Theatre. • Coordinated park special events as assigned. Managed scheduling, event offerings, purchasing and staff and volunteer coordination.• Developed sustainable programs and solutions for nature center, including rain barrels, rain garden, native plantings and solar tubes.• Designed children’s interpretive area in nature center and developed new interpretive signage for several areas in the park.

Canalway Center

• Supervised and trained seasonal staff for CanalWay Summer Kids programming.• Researched cultural heritage programming on various Cleveland neighborhoods.• Proposed joint program with Parque Metropolitano Natural in Panama; featuring distance learning curriculum.

Naturealm

Researched new curriculum based school programs.Led school, scout and general public programming throughout Summit County.

Bachelor'S Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: Honors College Honors Undergraduate Thesis Honors College Honors Thesis on feeding behaviors in pygmy marmosets.

Master Of Science (Ms), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Teaching Assistant for Comparative Morphology, Aquatic Ecology and General Biology Courses. Masters research in hormones and physiology.