Nikki Mceachern, Mpa, Cprp, Cpo Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

• Plans, organizes, and implements Capital Improvement projects in more than 50 parks in conjunction with Recreation Master Plan.
• Manages Recreation, Parks and Forestry, and Senior Services budgets ($6.3 million operating and $1.2 million capital)
• Directs all municipal recreation activities and supervises all staff.
• Provides supervision to all Recreational Facilities including: Community Center, Senior Center, Ice Arena, Golf Course, Driving Range, Mini Golf, Batting Cages, Indoor Soccer Facility, and 2 Splash Pads.
• Oversees the implementation of the City’s quarterly newsletter: INSIGHT Magazine.
• Serves as staff liaison to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Troy, Michigan, United States

• Facility manager for 127,000 square foot Community Center, including fitness center with 2500+ members, gym, indoor pool, preschool, and banquet center
• Directly managed a $2.3 million facility budget and 40 facility staff
• Assisted in the preparation of department’s $4.7 million operating and $4 million capital budgets
• Provided training and supervision to 9 FT staff that offer programs to 87,294 residents, including adaptive, fitness, sports, aquatic, senior, concessions, camp, and preschool programs
• Compiled data and presented reports to the Recreation Director, City Manager, and City Council
• Acted as Director when Director was absent

Troy, MI

• Supervised recreation programs, activities and events appropriate for Adults, Seniors, and Adaptive programs
• Oversaw 8 Senior and Adaptive programming staff, 50+ contractors, and 300+ volunteers
• Managed $400,000+ operational budget for Adult, Senior, and Adaptive programs

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Acquired major financial support for Department facilities, programs and events
• Ensured sponsors receive all promised benefits and recognition
• Recruited, selected, supervised, and evaluated over 2,500 volunteers that complete over 16,000 hours of service annually
• Maintained sponsorship and volunteer databases
• Compiled data for annual reports
• Planned and promoted special events and programs

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Founder and manager of a job training program for low‐income people with disabilities located on an urban farm
• Authored and received $200,000+ in grants
• Oversaw marketing and outreach via Facebook, monthly e‐newsletters, and website
• Recruited, evaluated, and supervised 20 team members
• Oversaw construction of 3,000 sq. ft. facility, from property search to bid process
• Marketed produce for sale to local grocers and restaurants

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Secured $50k in private funding, developed promotional materials, and conducted assessment for a SNAP Incentive Program called Double Market Bucks
• Assisted with planning, implementation, and evaluation of Homegrown Indiana Farm Tours
• Coordinated special events at Market averaging over 500 customers
• Audited and evaluated Community Gardening Classes

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Assisted with all aspects of planting, maintaining and harvesting HHFB’s one-acre organic vegetable garden, where food is grown for distribution to partner agencies and eventually to clients in need
• Assisted with gleaning program which involves harvesting of excess produce from local farms

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Worked to increase diversion of food waste from landfill by expanding Compost Initiative on campus
• Coordinated food waste composting pilot between local farmers and campus dining halls

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

• Supervise students' residential life and assist with the Governor's School community's academic and creative life.
• Explain, support, and enforce the rules and regulations of School.
• Supervise the students in the residence hall.
• Participate in planning and carrying out student orientation and activities.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Assisted in managing undergraduate honors program
• Wrote prospect letter that brought in $3,500 in donations for annual date auction fundraiser, which went on raise $8,000 for a local charity
• Interviewed and evaluated prospective students

Master Of Public Affairs (Mpa), Public Policy Analysis

Executive Development Program For Parks And Recreation Professionals

Bs, Political Science And Government