Experience

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  University of georgia

  Aug 2000 - May 2002

  Graduate research assistant

  • Conducted research in conjunction with Recreation & Leisure Studies professors. • Performed grant searches and submitted viable opportunities to supervisors. • Assisted in the development and writing (text) of an interactive CD-ROM for therapeutic recreation undergraduates.• Proctored exams and completed grading of undergraduate coursework.• Completed various clerical and office tasks.

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  Athens-clarke county department of leisure services

  Jan 2003 - Mar 2018

  • Guides events planned by outside organizers through the ACC Leisure Services permitting process.• Serves as liaison among outside organizers, departmental staff, management, and other pertinent parties.• Leads planning and implementation of large scale special events, including Downtown Parade of Lights.• Collaborates with colleagues in other ACC Departments, Clarke County School District and community groups to plan events held in Leisure Services facilities.• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises and evaluates seasonal and contract staff.• Creates, compiles, manages and evaluates financial and programmatic reports for all aspects of responsibilities. • Manages volunteer program including administration of volunteer tracking software, background screening system, volunteer recruitment, evaluation and recognition.• Functions as a team member, manages information and synthesizes materials needed for departmental projects.• Manages all requests related to ADA modifications for department and works with other staff to provide inclusive programming. Show less • Planned, implemented and evaluated a variety of programs and camps for special needs population, senior adults, and children. • Led coordination of several departmental annual events for the general public.• Collaborated with co-workers and a variety of outside partnering agencies to create inter-agency programming and special events and to complete committee objectives.• Recruited, selected, trained, supervised and evaluated seasonal and contract staff.• Developed documentation for department including policies and procedures, staff training materials, assessments/evaluations, surveys, and registration forms.• Created and maintained a variety of records and submitted statistical and narrative reports.• Created promotional materials, both hard copy and electronically, to publicize programs and department initiatives.• Created, managed and evaluated budget for all programs and events for which responsible.• Sought various sources of additional programmatic funding, including grants, donations, and sponsorships.• Managed all requests related to ADA modifications for department and worked with other staff to provide inclusive programming. Show less

  • Event Specialist

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Program Specialist

    Jan 2003 - Aug 2014
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  Athens community council on aging

  Apr 2018 - now

  Director of programs & services

  - Responsible for several organizational programs & initiatives, including staff management & compliance with all regulatory agencies & funding sources- Seeks, applies for, manages & reports on multiple grant and other funding sources-Works collaboratively across agency and with community partners to maximize agency reach and impact