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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Charleston, South Carolina

Direct and perform various management and maintenance duties which includes coordinating and supervising equestrian events, maintain the equestrian trails program, develop and execute the operating budget, and manage the 738 acre facility to ensure that visitors have a great experience when visiting. I am also responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating staff, serving as the liaison between the park and the community, and working effectively with all agency divisions.

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Supervise and ensure excellent operation and quality customer service of oceanaccess facility with annual visitation of over 60,000 and revenue in excess of $140,000Establish and manage operating budget of $150,000Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and lead 20 customer service personnelInstruct lifeguard staff in CPR, first aid, oxygen administration, and AED for certificationAccountable for park daily revenues and corresponding revenue reports Team Leader for the Holiday Festival of Lights, which is a special event that has an annual visitation of over 200,000 and revenues in excess of $1,000,000

Various recreational and entertainment tasks for the residents of this retirement community.

Transportation volunteer for this annual tennis event in Charleston, SC. Main responsibility was to get players, VIPs, and family members to and from the tennis venue on Daniel Island.

Coached youth basketball, organized and ran practices, and supervised games.

Ensured excellent operation and quality customer service of ocean access facility with annual visitation of over 100,000 and revenue in excess of $325,000Provided supervision, training, and organization for a seasonal staff of 30 employeesResponsible for park inventory of all rescue and first aid equipment, retail merchandise, and resale food itemsServed as key liaison between the park, local government agencies, and community school officials in regards to public education, awareness, and employee recruitment

Coordinated the recreational programming for the north area campground, Hillman Ferry. Supervised three summer interns and evaluated their work performance. Assisted when needed with the operation of the campground and assisted with the National Recreation Area's trail system in regards to converting to multi-use and safety issues.

Bs, Recreation Management

Activities and Societies: Project Recreation, Blazing Saddles Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Watagua County Recreation Basketball Coach

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