Eric Valdez, Cpre, Afo Email & Phone Number

Richland Hills, Texas, United States

Provide management and oversight of the Parks and Recreation Department which includes The Link Event & Recreation Center, recreation programs and services, community events, park development, and facility, grounds and landscape maintenance. Direct day-to-day operations of the Parks and Recreation Department; planning and coordinating park design and development through implementation of the Parks Master Plan; developing, monitoring, and administering department budgets; maintaining a safe and secure parks system; leading a high performing workforce; and providing exceptional customer service.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Responsible for the direction of service area staff, facilities, budget, and other resources to provide quality of life programs and services for both citizens and employees of the City of Dallas. • Provide direct oversight and management for 14 recreation facilities and 75 FTE. • Oversee and responsible for all Park and Recreation department goals and objectives as outlined operationally by the City Manager's Office, City Council and Park and Recreation Board initiatives.

• Provided managerial oversight to the daily operations of recreation, aquatics and senior facilities to include programs, activities, special events and other services.• Developed and submited recommendations on recreation, aquatics and senior services goals, objectives, policies and services to Managing Director of Community Services. • Supervised department personnel directly or through subordinates; hired and trained employees; assigned and monitored work; evaluated personnel; rewarded and disciplined employees as necessary.• Evaluated recreation, aquatics and senior services and made recommendations for improvements. • Prepared budget and directed expenditures of division funds and kept division records. • Planned and conducted staff meetings. Served as liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, assisted with the Beautification Commission and participated in a variety of community and professional organizations to discuss and act on parks and recreation plans and issues. • Responsible for marketing of recreational, aquatics, seniors, tennis, corporate programs and memberships to the community on an individual, divisional and department level.• Resolved citizen requests and other issues related to recreation, aquatic and senior services.• Directly involved with the planning and execution of all Department of Community Services special events.

Bedford, Texas

• Provided managerial oversight to the daily operations of recreation and aquatic facilities to include programs, activities, special events and other services.• Developed and submited recommendations on recreation goals, objectives, policies and services to Managing Director of Community Services. • Supervised department personnel directly or through subordinates; hires and trains employees; assigns and monitors work; evaluates personnel; rewards and disciplines employees as necessary.• Prepared budget and directed expenditures of division funds and keeping of division records. • Planed and conducted staff meetings. • Assisted with the Parks and Recreation Board and participates in a variety of community and professional organizations to discuss and act on recreation plans and problems.• Responsible for marketing of recreational, aquatics, tennis, corporate programs and memberships to the community on an individual, divisional and department level.• Resolved citizen requests and other issues related to recreation and aquatic services.• Directly involved with the planning and execution of all Department of Community Services special events.

Boys Ranch Activity Center

• Developed and promoted public recreation programs, activities, and special events including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, cultural arts, nature study, social recreation, cooking, games, after school activities, fitness, day camps, and center based special events. • Adapted recreation programs to meet the needs of the community and special groups.• Introduced new program activities, equipment and materials to staff.• Interpreted recreation services and trends to public and participates in community meetings and organizational planning.• Worked as a team with administrative and other professional personnel to ensure that the recreation services are well balanced, coordinated, and integrated with special services. • Identified and purchased approved recreation equipment and supplies and processes payments.• Worked closely with Recreation Manager, Special Events Manager, Parks Operations Manager, Athletic/Aquatic Coordinator and staff members as needed. • Maintained records of program activities, awards, equipment and inventory, and expenses.• Responsible for the day to day operations of the Boys Ranch Activity Center.

Keller, Texas

Garland, Texas

• Registered and enrolled participants; informs participants of class changes, cancellations, and refunds. • Prepared and maintained attendance reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for classes, meetings, and drop-in facility use on a computerized system. • Investigated and resolved citizen complaints concerning classes, instructors, or the facility. • Maintained facility, interior and exterior, by reporting complaints and problems, reporting repairs to the Community Center Supervisor, handling customer complaints where appropriate, identifying current risk and forecasting potential problems. • Registered citizens using CLASS software ensuring necessary paperwork was completed and filed entered information into a computer system and accepting payments. • Processed transactions using CLASS Software including POS transactions, selling memberships, reserving facilities, registering patrons for programs and special events. • Physically adapted recreation center or other recreation facility for daily recreation center usage through movement or recreation equipment. • Monitored and supervised drop-in recreation usage by recreation center patrons. Responsible for opening and closing the recreation center by organizing front desk work area, accounting for cash levels, printing reports for daily reconciliation of payments and record of daily transactions. • Provided various administrative services by ensuring safety in front lobby, assisting with various marketing tools, maintaining adequate levels of supplies and marketing tools, provide excellent customer service to members and rentals customers, assisting with special events and providing clerical based services. • Served as the Front Desk Manager on Duty for various operating shifts. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time

Bachelor Of Science, Kinesiology

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