Luke Bolinger, CPRP

Experience

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  City of Brush!

  May 2002 - Aug 2009

  Assistant Recreation Director

  - Coordinated and managed City Recreation Department events and programs to support community members from youth to senior - Managed special events such as concerts, races, baseball and softball tournaments - Created “Parks and Recreation Week” to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July with various events (i.e. volleyball tournament, community BBQ, swimming pool contests)- Supervised office, pool, and parks staff; provided input for time card administration/payroll- Responsible for the scheduling, coordination and execution of all programs and events Show less

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  United States Marine Corps

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2014

  Headquaters Platoon Sergeant

  - Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Headquarters (HQ) platoon -- responsible for all actions and performance of personnel and equipments assigned to the platoon- Supervised 65 personnel and managed maintenance and operations of HQ equipment- Responsible for training and scheduling- Provided guidance and mentoring for junior enlisted- Completed performance evaluations and assessments for members of HQ platoon- Performed counseling and remediation as required- Supervised and assisted the installation, operation and maintenance of communications infrastructure in support of Morocco Peacekeeping mission Show less

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  Town of Windsor, CO

  Apr 2010 - Sept 2010

  Recreation Intern

  - Developed and implemented “Family Camp Out” program for 2011 for community members- Coordinated several summer programs, including Adaptive Recreation programs - Assisted Program Coordinator in management and execution of Summer recreational activities

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  Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2014

  Local Government Program Coordinator

  - Managed the GOCO Mini Grant and Local Parks and Outdoor Recreation (LPOR) Grant Programs –successfully awarded $5M to local governments annually- Prepared and instructed grant writing workshops across Colorado and provide applicants with one-on-one assistance as requested for successful grant applications- Executed the grant application process to include reviewing applications for eligibility and competitiveness, facilitates peer reviews for submitted applications working with communities- Attended project committee and board meetings to present grant recommendations- Administered active grants, reviewed final reports & budgets and attended grand opening ceremonies as a GOCO representative- Acted as liaison between GOCO and Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) for the successful award and administration of CYCA Initiative grant funding Show less

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  City of Thornton, Colorado

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Gym Attendant

  - Supervise up to 50+ facility guests in workout and gym areas, ensuring patron satisfaction - Orient and instruct new users on circuit, cardio and free weight equipment, ensure safe and effective use of all equipment- Perform basic maintenance on facility equipment as needed- Coordinate and manage multi-use gym space for different sports based on guest preference and participation

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  CCMC

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Lifestyle Director

  CCMC is revolutionizing the community association management by taking care of business and taking care of people. No matter where you live, or how much money you make, you should have the chance to live in a place that feels like home. CCMC is making that possible. For more than four decades, the team at CCMC has been defining what it means to manage community associations the right way. Today, our company serves some of the nation’s most successful master-planned communities.

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  Rocky Mountain Water Works

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Transportation Manager
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  Town of Windsor Colorado

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  -Responsible for the planning, designing, marketing, administration, and delivery of Arts & Culture programs and recreation program special events. -Manage grant submission, financial donations and fund raisers as well as outreach initiatives.-Supervise on site staff, instructors, interns, volunteers, and visiting speakers and performers.-Responsible for the creation of educational opportunities and special events including dedicated exhibit space and rotating art exhibits. -Prepare and monitor operations budget for Culture Division. Show less

  • Recreation Supervisor

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Recreation Coordinator

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Town of Erie

  Jun 2018 - now

  - Uses an innovative and creative approach to improving the Department’s assets through a well-planned Annual and five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that meets the resident’s needs.- Participates in all Department planning efforts including strategic plans, master plans, planning coalitions, and smaller planning efforts to ensure efficiency and consistency.- Ensure the effective development and review of plans for park land development and construction of parks, open space, and recreational facilities in coordination with other Town departments.- Works with architects, engineers, and planners to ensure that the Town of Erie’s vision for the Department parks, open space properties, and trails comes to life.- Represent the Town on matters relating to the development of parks, open space, and recreational facilities including preparing and presenting information to the Parks & Recreation Director, elected officials, hosting public engagement opportunities and interacting with citizens. - Leads the development and administration of the Department capital budget including planning for larger acquisitions, renovations, and new projects as well as capital maintenance to ensure alignment with Department strategic goals and objectives.- Coordinate, review and track relevant community partnership agreements. Monitor performance of community partners and provide analysis of progress. - Perform research and seek out federal, state and private grant and alternative funding programs to identify new or increased funding opportunities to enhance programs or new projects for the Town of Erie.- Prepares and releases formal bids and RFPs/RFQs. Administers contracts and agreements for the department including compliance regarding proper authority, record keeping and renewals. Show less

  • Director of Parks & Recreation

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Development & Neighborhood Services Division Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Community Partnership & Special Projects Manager

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2022
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  Salute Colorado

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Mentor Coordinator

  Recruiting mentors for Salute Colorado’s Associates Program, on-boarding, and manage the organization’s relationships with mentors to better equip them to effectively advance Salute Colorado’s mission to Associates.