Tim Barker, Cprp Email & Phone Number

Bremerton, Wa, Us

Bremerton, Washington, United States

Lewiston, Id

Direct, plan and organize the operation, maintenance and development of comprehensive departmental divisions including Park Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Golf Course, Cemetery Operations, Recreation Services, Senior Nutrition, Urban Forestry, Aquatic Operations and AdministrationAdminister maintenance programs including City-owned or leased buildings and cemetery maintenance, parks and grounds maintenance, golf course, open space management, urban forestry and recreation programs and eventsEstablish and develop goals, objectives and priorities; set goals and performance criteria for sections within the department; monitor and measure attainment of objectives, goals and priorities and implement corrective actions in projects and objectives as necessaryDirect the preparation of annual budget recommendations for the department; supervise and control expenditures in accordance with established guidelines and limitationsPlan, organize and implement long-range programs and activities designed to develop assigned facilities and services; administer work plans and budgets for approved projects; inspect facilities and City buildings for long-range maintenanceCommunicate and meet with City officials and administrators, public and private organizations, agencies, citizens and contractors regarding parks and recreation facilities, operations activities and programs; resolve issues and conflictsServe as staff liaison, or appoint other staff, to City Council appointed advisory commissions to include Parks and Recreation, Cemetery/Urban Forestry and Youth; serve on periodic Council appointed task forces or special service committees Research, prepare or direct the preparation of a variety of reports including the division activity report and annual report; prepare grant applications and prepare and review equipment, building or supply specifications

Lewiston, Id

Develop program budgets; promote and represent self-sustaining recreational programs throughout the City; assure proper payment of recreational personnel. Requisition and purchase needed equipment and supplies for games and programs; control expenditures and assigned budgets and maintain adequate inventories; secure facilities for recreation programs and assure proper payment to schools and other establishments for facilities use. Oversee and supervise the maintenance of ball fields and play areas in parks; conduct annual maintenance and reconstruction projects. Maintain communications and effective working relationships with City employees, government agencies, community organizations and groups and the general public; coordinate operations with other City departments; notify others of daily operations and special projects.Develop and conduct orientation training for new employees and volunteers; assist staff with in-service training sessions as required; assign duties to staff members and discipline as appropriate according to established guidelines.Research grant opportunities, prepare written applications, oversee selected project management and associated financial accounting.

Portland, Or

Received, investigated and resolved participant, volunteer, staff, citizen, community group or community partner inquiries, concerns, complaints and problemsProvided leadership and worked with staff to create a high performance, service-oriented work environment to support the city and bureau mission, objectives and service expectationsPlanned, organized, integrated and oversaw recreation program development, implementation, administration and evaluationDeveloped, maintained and updated center financial, statistical and other site-specific data, reports, records and databases including complete and concise reports and correspondencesResearched, identified and developed marketing and publicity plans and strategies including media releases, pamphlets, flyers, quarterly catalog and other publicity materials for site activitiesRepresented the City and bureau in various community and professional meetings and events

Portland, Or

Program and supervise both site centered and satellite activitiesObtain grants for youth programming to support positive alternatives for at-risk populationsCreate and maintain partnerships with local businesses to off-set program costsMaintain organized and accurate records for participants, programs, budgets, registrations, and marketingRecruit, train and supervise staff including: instructors, assistants, office staff, college work-study students and youth/adult volunteersSuccessfully manage and develop working relationships with program participants/parents, center staff, other park & recreation division employees, a contracted staffing agency, school district personnel, and members of the business communityCommunicate with bureau personnel to discuss current and future site needs and routine maintenance schedules

Fostered interagency relationships to coordinate award-winning program opportunities for youthEstablished and maintained effective relationships with advisory board members through the support of developing active and passive recreational opportunitiesAssisted community groups/organizations in obtaining State of Oregon grants to build playgrounds in neighborhood parksDeveloped and implemented the department’s first Community Programs Guide to be distributed on a quarterly basis highlighting City and Community Services Department programsSolicited local non-profit organizations to develop a scholarship program for low-income and at-risk youth in the communityManaged numerous youth and family special events throughout the communityCreated a Youth Advisory Board for the department to provide youth an opportunity to have a voice in their community, and successfully lobbied to accept the first youth to ever sit on a city board or commissionInstrumental in the planning of the area’s premiere urban village community “Villebois” through the development of its community parks, playgrounds and green space areas

Planned, coordinated, scheduled and supervised sports programs ranging from instructional classes/clinics to competitive league play and tournamentsCommunicated with other agencies and local organizations to coordinate programs and services Recruited, trained and supervised; Created, developed and reviewed marketing materials for distribution to program participantsCorresponded with district field personnel to prepare sites for programming and maintenance schedules Reviewed, evaluated and implemented program changes based on needs assessment of participantsEstablished and maintained effective working relationships with staff, program participants, officials associations, and special interest groups

Bachelor Of Arts, Recreation Administration, Public Relations

Graduate, Director'S School '09, Revenue School '15