Matt Whirley Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Provides leadership as Senior Facility Manager responsible for managing premier 175-acre athletic facility, including 9 synthetic fields, 2 natural grass fields, and 4,300-seat natural grass stadium. Partners with Maintenance Supervisor to plan, manage, and execute all maintenance operations & projects. Focuses on building positive relationships with user groups and partners, including NCAA, MLS, CONCACAF, National Governing Bodies, Visit Charlotte, college conferences, and youth sports organizations.• Manages all financial aspects ($1.15M operating budget) and leads capital project planning, management, and execution• Directs team of 7 FTE and 15 PTE while producing $1.2M in revenue (34% over budget target)• Led facility to achieve SFMA Professional Soccer Field of the Year and Pioneer Field of Excellence Award• Hosted NCAA Soccer Championships, U.S. Open Cup Soccer, NCAA Lacrosse, Professional Soccer, and College Rugby• Recruits, manages, and evaluates 50+ tournaments and 30+ stadium events annually aligned with organizational goals

Carmel, In

Served as Recreation Services Manager responsible for direction of 3.5K+ yearly recreation program offerings for a city of 95K residents. Oversaw activities across enrichment, sports, arts, dance, fitness, nature, and adaptive programs for all ages and abilities. Managed the overall community’s health and wellness programming for a 146K square foot recreation center with a 3-acre waterpark with 15K+ members, including 100 weekly classes, 60 instructors & trainers, and personal training client management.• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure programming aligned with department initiatives throughout the parks• Managed and led 5 FTE and 100+ PTE across internal, contracted, aquatic, fitness, and adaptive programming• Coordinated and executed extensive reporting and data analysis to support program planning and functionality• Worked within a team environment to manage and maintain daily activities and operations for a large facility

Carmel, In

Provided leadership as Recreation Services Assistant Manager responsible for supporting oversight of a $5.8M annual operating budget with 100% cost recovery mandate. Maintained responsibility for leading a team of 10 FTE and 100+ PTE. Orchestrated the execution of all customer experience strategies for a 146K square foot recreation center with 15K+ members. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure all program activities aligned with both the organization’s and the community’s goals and objectives.• Assisted in the navigation of 3.5K+ recreation programs offered annually and contributed to new program development• Led development and operational function for an innovative 3-acre dog park generating over $65K in annual revenue• Focused on identifying areas of opportunity and implemented practices for driving efficiency and process improvement• Coordinated with management team to complete special projects, manage reporting, and support strategic planning

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Managed operations and logistics of a 3-acre waterpark while producing $800K+ in annual revenue and coordinating 130+ PTE. Maintained responsibility for assisting in operations and continued growth of a 50K+ square foot recreation complex yielding over $1.5M in annual revenue while leading 1 FTE and 40+ PTE. Managed reporting functions and provided leadership in supporting strategic planning.• Influenced and administered agency’s internet presence through redesign of the website and introduction of social media• Developed and executed risk management procedures and training within the facilities to meet organizational objectives

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Monitored and refocused the overall operations and customer experience of a 2-acre waterpark. Achieved annual revenues of over $350K and mentored 30+ PTE. Assisted in management and leadership of a 50K square foot recreation complex that yielded over $1.5M in annual revenue while supervising and developing 40+ PTE. Worked cross-functionally to support program development and coordination that aligned with the organization’s overall goals.• Guided transition to new recreation software through design and training while supporting each division’s objectives• Identified opportunities for implementing practices that drove operational efficiency and internal process improvements

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Administered on-site supervision and coordination of a 50K square foot recreation complex that achieved over $1.5M in annual revenue. Developed and designed recreation athletic programs and leagues for the recreation facility, including rebranding the Learn to Play Hockey Program and expanding participation by 350%.• Showcased and strengthened dynamic athletic programs, leagues, and clinics that served over 5K+ participants annually• Focused on developing and executing programs that aligned with the community’s priorities and requests

South Carolina

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