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The Department of Parks & Recreation maintains 213 properties. Included in this inventory are over 11,000 acres of land and 145 buildings. Finance Manager/Contract ManagerResponsible for managing a $1.65 million budget, including 29 service and supply contracts, covering all aspects of property and building maintenance. Coordinate services of multiple contractors in each facility/property to optimize resource/fiscal efficiency. Determine vendor qualifications and appropriate bid… Show more The Department of Parks & Recreation maintains 213 properties. Included in this inventory are over 11,000 acres of land and 145 buildings. Finance Manager/Contract ManagerResponsible for managing a $1.65 million budget, including 29 service and supply contracts, covering all aspects of property and building maintenance. Coordinate services of multiple contractors in each facility/property to optimize resource/fiscal efficiency. Determine vendor qualifications and appropriate bid process. Review vendor performance, make contract renewal/re-bid decisions. Create contract specifications, draft agreements, and manage a detailed contract procurement process. Coordinate and train City inspectors. Communicate contract specifications to applicable City managers. Maintain 25 Indy Parks asset inventories.• Streamlined mowing bid process reducing per acre cost by 22% with increased levels of service• Created an estimate invoice log for tracking the status of all cost estimates and invoices resulting in more timely payments to vendors• Coordinate and document over 1,400 inspections annually to insure property safety and functionality• Created vendor tracking sheets ensuring that all services are provided in the appropriate timeframe• Annually train over 30 city inspectors resulting in significantly improved communications between vendors and park managers Show less

SMG has been in the business of providing operations and management services to stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, theaters and performing arts centers, recreation and equestrian facilities and other specialized facilities for more than 40 years. Today the company manages over 240 buildings in 8 countries.Served as arena director for a 430,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility with over 140 events annually. Oversaw the Operations Department, which included Facility… Show more SMG has been in the business of providing operations and management services to stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, theaters and performing arts centers, recreation and equestrian facilities and other specialized facilities for more than 40 years. Today the company manages over 240 buildings in 8 countries.Served as arena director for a 430,000 sq. ft. multipurpose facility with over 140 events annually. Oversaw the Operations Department, which included Facility Conversion, Engineering, and Technical Services with an operational budget in excess of $1.3 million. Managed a staff of 17 full-time (including 7 managers), 6 regular part-time and, 190 on-call part-time personnel including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, and rewarding/disciplining employees as needed. • Began assignment two months prior to substantial completion of building; created/initiated all facility related policies and procedures, hired all personnel and coordinated all initial capital projects and purchases• Led the Safety Committee, organized bomb threat training, conducted bomb search and evacuation drills, and served as main contact and coordinator for campus, city and county emergency management personnel• Served as contract administrator for 12 building services including landscaping, pest control, HVAC, fire control systems, building security (CSC) and housekeeping (Pritchard Sports) Show less

Managed a 9,000 seat multipurpose arena, conference center, and amphitheater including the Finance/Ticketing, Marketing, Operations/Event Management, Concessions and Catering departments. Negotiated event settlements, vendor contracts, and labor contracts. Responsible for financial management, including budget development, financial projections and controls, and personnel management for a full-time staff of 13, and part-time staff of 20-75.• Responsible for programming of all facilities… Show more Managed a 9,000 seat multipurpose arena, conference center, and amphitheater including the Finance/Ticketing, Marketing, Operations/Event Management, Concessions and Catering departments. Negotiated event settlements, vendor contracts, and labor contracts. Responsible for financial management, including budget development, financial projections and controls, and personnel management for a full-time staff of 13, and part-time staff of 20-75.• Responsible for programming of all facilities including contracting for concerts, athletic events, family attractions, conventions, trade shows, consumer shows, and festivals• Represented facilities to SMG, City of Huntington, Big Sandy Superstores, the Huntington community, local and state agencies, entertainment industry and other agencies (FBI, FEMA, etc.)• Reported/reviewed budgets before mayor and city council Show less

Director of Operations @ Roberts Stadium, Evansville Auditorium & Convention Center, Mesker Amphitheater As department head managed Operations Department and assisted General Manager in day-to-day operation of facility.Supervised all event operations, with over 200 events annually. Coordinated setups and strikes. Managed all event-related personnel including ushers, ticket takers, security, parking staff, police, medical, and custodial.Supervised facility operations.… Show more Director of Operations @ Roberts Stadium, Evansville Auditorium & Convention Center, Mesker Amphitheater As department head managed Operations Department and assisted General Manager in day-to-day operation of facility.Supervised all event operations, with over 200 events annually. Coordinated setups and strikes. Managed all event-related personnel including ushers, ticket takers, security, parking staff, police, medical, and custodial.Supervised facility operations. Coordinated all building and grounds maintenance. Scheduled and managed FT/PT union labor crews. Coordinated all contract maintenance, building inspections, and certifications. Coordinated all capital projects including renovations and capital purchases.Responsible for departmental and event budgets-insuring proper expense documentation. Established emergency, evacuation, and hazmat/biohazard policy and procedures. Show less