Although most of my experience is working in the field of parks and recreation,
I am very interested in using education, skills and experience for a good cause. 
My education and managerial experience makes me good a good candidate for a
administrative position.  Recently, I have received a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Park and Recreation Administration from Illinois State University.  Currently,
I am employed at the Munster Parks and Recreation as a full-time Recreation
Supervisor with an emphasis in Special Events.  

Through the experience I have working with parks and recreation departments; I
have gained knowledge and abilities to fundraise, organize, market and run
special events.  Organization, ability to work as an effective team member,
multi-tasking and having great interpersonal skills are just a few of the skills
and qualities that I posses.  With the work experience and educational background
I have, I feel I am a qualified candidate for a position with your agency. 
Beyond my education and experience, I am a self-motivated task oriented person,
whom is highly enthusiastic about working for a company such as yours.  
 
Education:
2003-2008		
Illinois State University, Normal, IL		     
Graduated August 2008
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration
Program Management sequence
Major GPA 3.50/4.00

Work Experience:
Mar. 2009- Present	
Munster Parks and Recreation Department 
Munster, IN      
Recreation Supervisor 
-Interviewed, hire, trained, supervised and evaluated employees and volunteers.
-Organized schedules for employees and volunteers.
-Sought sponsorship and donations for special events.
-Planned, organized, implemented and evaluated programs and special events. 
-Published advertisements, brochures, flyers and press releases.
-Utilized customer service skills while tending to patron’s needs and concerns.

-Prepared and implemented budgets with in the agencies budgetary restraints. 
-Enforced guidelines, rules and regulations set by Munster Parks and
Recreation.
-Set, monitored and prepared employee payroll. 

2008 - 2009	
Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bradley, IL 		          
Program Instructor    
-Assisted with the implementation of preschool, youth and senior programs
-Planned and Instructed youth and preschool sports programs
-Utilized customer service skills while tending to customer’s needs and
concerns
-Lead youth arts and crafts programs 
-Assisted in the development of the Bourbonnais Township Park District Fall
Brochure
-Site supervised for multiple sports programs
-Assisted with planning, implementation and sought sponsorship for special
events.
-Utilized Microsoft Publisher to create brochure pages and flyers for various
programs

2006-2008		
Clubhouse Daycare
Bloomington, IL	           		          
Teachers Assistant    
-Supervised children ages infant to 12 years of age  	
-Lead activities 
-Instructed arts and crafts
-Communicated with parents
-Maintained classroom discipline
-Followed DCFS guidelines

Oct.-Dec. 2007           
Illinois State University Recreation Services                 
Club and RecSportsIntern
-Supervised intramural sports including volleyball and basketball
-Utilized my computer skills by performing data entry 
-Created season and tournament schedules for intramural sports
-Revised and updated Illinois State Recreation Services’ Sport Club Handbook
-Assisted in the formation of the Sport Club Advisory Committee 

2004-2006 (Seasonal)	      
Kankakee Valley Park District
Kankakee, IL 		      	           
Manager
-Managed the admissions department of Splash Valley Aquatic   Center
-Cash management including deposits and record keeping
-Scheduled, trained, supervised employees
-Organized and coordinated parties and events 
-Tracked number of patrons entering and leaving facility
-Reported and documented accidents and losses 
-Listened to and communicated publics comments and concerns 
-Enforced rules and guidelines set by the Park District

Volunteer and Community Activities
-Member of the Gold Star Advisory Committee at Wilbur Wright Middle School 
-Member of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association
-Member of a Shared Ethics Advisory Committee 
-Volunteered to assist with the 2007, 2008 & 2009 Pumpkin Fest in St. Anne, IL
-Volunteered for the Bourbonnais Township Park District Wine Tasting Silent
Auction 2008
-Volunteered to assisted with the 2008 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival