Ricky Leathers, Mba Email & Phone Number

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Manages, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates recreation programs and events (e.g., large festivals, town celebrations, supervised gyms, playgrounds, classes, and flea markets, etc.) in schools, parks, community centers, and other facilities in the area. Defines goals and objectives and sets standards. Coordinates activities with other Commission units and government representatives. Establishes/recommends feesOperations Management/Facilities Management• Accurately maintains and monitors employees' timecards (KRONOS) while developing a year-to-date tracking system of hours worked/payroll expenses. Effectively prepares various reports as required.• Plan all recreation programs while managing operational expectations. Responsible for staff supervision and training. Maintained knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance. Create and implement oversight for all programs, camps, and special events. Monitors and maintains a high volume of community-related classes, programs, and events.• Monitors expenses and revenue projections for the facility operations• Responds effectively to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public.• Prepares Accident/Incident Reports by Commission requirements.• Coordinates operational needs with 50+ staff and keeps all equipment and venues operating, safe, and in top conditions.• Coordinates marketing, special events, and customer service need with appropriate staff.Budget and Financial Management• Maintains budget allocations for venue/department.• Meets revenue goals as projected in the approved fiscal budget.• Maintains all aspects of fiscal budgeting reports for individual OCA codes and communicates through various means to inform supervisors of the venue/department budget status.• Closely monitors expenditures to include intermittent staff salary logs, purchases such as office supplies, equipment needs, specialized department needs, etc.

Monitors and maintains a high volume of community related classes, programs and events.• Accurately maintains and monitors employees' time cards (KRONOS) while developing a year-to-date tracking system of hours worked/payroll expenses.• Effectively prepares various reports as required.• Monitors expenses and revenue projections for the facility operations.• Responds effectively to inquiries, concerns and complaints from the public.• Prepares Accident/Incident Reports in accordance with Commission requirements.• Coordinates operational needs with staff and keeps all equipment and venues in operating, safe and top conditions.• Coordinates marketing, special events and customer service needs with appropriate staff.• Maintains budget allocations for venue/department.• Meets revenue goals as projected in approved fiscal budget.• Maintains all aspects of fiscal budgeting reports for individual OCA codes and communicates through various means to inform supervisors of the venue/department budget status.• Closely monitors expenditures to include intermittent staff salary logs, purchases such

Highly skilled event manager is adept at coordinating all post-event logistics, including travel arrangements and accommodations. Responsible for all aspects of vendor management and contract negotiation for multiple clients. Accountable for client satisfaction with all events. Develops innovative solutions and fresh approaches to producing all events and travel accommodations. Responds effectively to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the client. Coordinates operational needs with staff and keeps all equipment and venues operating safely and in top conditions.• Plans and executes 100+ events according to client’s requirements, including corporate and social events• Manages all activities during the event and post-event.• Creates event itinerary and designs all marketing handouts and invites.• Forms multiple concepts for each event, including backdrops, pins, gifts, etc. • Partners with marketing and channel teams.• Coordinates marketing, special events, and customer service need with appropriate staff.• Create budget and allocations for each venue.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

•Conducted home based, office based, and school based assessments of children’s academic, social, and emotional development as well as health and safety needs.•Organized enrichment/recreational programs after school, on weekends, and during school vacation periods.•Provided ongoing support and follow-through for client goal attainment in the areas of these life domains: educational/vocational, social/emotion, health/recreation, daily living skills and relationship building.•Worked collaboratively with the Middle School Parent Advocate to track student’s educational progress and meet with teachers and school administrators concerning their progress and need•Designed and implemented creative programs that address the needs of program participants (i.e. trips, workshops, guest speakers, etc.)•Facilitated regular mentoring activities for students including partnering with other community-based mentoring programs in Durham.•Identified problems and needs of community youth and takes appropriate action to render assistance through individual mentoring, group sessions or referral to area health professionals.•Facilitated monthly student groups focusing on life skills and academics utilizing evidence based curriculum.•Assisted in developing workshops for school staff to foster supportive, equitable and accountable relationships with EDCI families.•Conducted presentations and outreach to elementary and middle schools for the development of the program.•Managed student and parent relationship caseload to exceed 70 families.•Facilitated communication, cooperation and deployment of resources among other service providers and caregivers toward the achievement of defined goals identified on the client's goal plan.

Roxboro, Nc

Served as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, and counselors. Worked collaboratively with other district-based GEAR UP NC staff, school personnel, families, and the community, raising awareness of the benefits of postsecondary education.• Encouraged 50+ students in the eligible grades to participate in GEAR UP NC activities, targeting specific services to students most in need. Implemented and coordinated comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that include, but are not limited to, career exploration, academic planning and preparation, college visits, mentoring, and financial planning. • Worked cooperatively with educators to provide summer enrichment activities that include academic preparation, job shadowing, college visits, etc., meeting the needs of the school district’s students.

Lowes Grove Middle School

•Assisted supervising teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness. •Monitored the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent. •Monitored student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in- class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; assists with de-escalation techniques with students as needed. •Assisted students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; may conduct short sessions on improving study skills; creates and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides individual assistance as needed. •Maintained standardized records as well as daily/weekly documentation concerning the progress of students.

Director over the mentor program for 5th grade boys at R.N. Harris Elementary School. 2010 Bert V. Wadkins Guide Right Director of the Year Repicipent.

Durham, North Carolina

•Developed and implemented a broad range of recreation programs by assessing current needs and conducting community surveys.•Management duties including: obtained sponsorship; interacted with stakeholders; conducted registration; trained volunteers; scheduled events and facilities; ensured availability of equipment.•Operated and maintained recreation facilities by performing monthly safety and security inspections; reviewed operations of assigned sites; maintained inventory of supplies and equipment and preparing reports. •Worked with community organizations/associations and departmental committees; and completed tasks related to accreditation.•Supervised part-time personnel by providing staff orientation and training; conducted staff meetings; prepared staff schedules; approved leave requests; enforced department policies and procedures.•Recommended disciplinary actions to supervisor; prepared employee performance standards; and submitted employee and vendor time sheets.

Person County Parks And Recreation

•Planned and coordinated instructional and recreational programs. •Supervised part-time personnel by providing staff orientation and training, conducting staff meetings, preparing staff schedules.•Processed participant/team registrations and/or facility reservations; processes payments, prepares deposit records, maintained change fund and prepared and maintained reports.

Masters, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc.

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism And Mass Communication; Speech Language Pathology And Audiology