Matthew Barber, MPA

Facility Supervisor

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Yorktown, Virginia, United States

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About me
Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism at Gloucester County, Virginia
Education
- Old Dominion University
  2017 - 2022
  Master of Public Administration - MPA Public Administration
- Old Dominion University
  2008 - 2012
  Bachelor of Science - BS Sports Management
Experience
- Newport News Athletic Association
  Sept 2006 - Jan 2016
  Facility Supervisor
- Boo Williams Sportsplex
  Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
  Facility Supervisor
- City of Newport News
  May 2009 - May 2017
  - Senior Special Events Coordinator
    Feb 2016 - May 2017
  - Assistant Special Events Coordinator
    Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
  - Athletic Assistant
    May 2009 - Mar 2013
- Boo Williams Sportsplex
  Sept 2012 - Nov 2012
  Athletic Management Intern
- York County, Virginia
  Sept 2013 - Jan 2016
  Facility Supervisor
- City of Virginia Beach
  May 2017 - Mar 2018
  Event Coordinator
- Gloucester County, Virginia
  Mar 2018 - now
  - Director- Parks, Recreation & Tourism
    Feb 2024 - now
  - Acting Director- Parks, Recreation & Tourism
    Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
  - Recreation and Tourism Manager
    Mar 2020 - Jan 2024
  - Recreation Superintendent
    Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
  National Recreation and Park Association
  Jan 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Matthew Barber, MPA
  Outstanding MPA Student ODU Strome College of Business- School of Public Service Apr 2023 Selected as the 2022-2023 Outstanding MPA Student for the Strome College of Business- School of Public Service after graduating with a 4.0 GPA.