Nicholas Spence

Nicholas Spence

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Services Manager at Milwaukee County Parks

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science - BS Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3.30
    • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

      2008 - 2009
      Master of Science - MS Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3.90
  • Experience

    • Milwaukee Public Schools

      Oct 2012 - Aug 2019

      - Oversee five (5) full-time staff and 100+ part-time staff who implement recreation/enrichment programs for youth, adults, active older adults, and Special Olympics athletes- Recruit, train, and evaluate part-time staff and sport officials- Assist in inspections of facilities/grounds and identify areas in need of repair/improvement- Implement business practices and policies including contract procurement, program fees, inventory control, and purchase of supplies, managing an overall budget of $300,000- Coordinate special events such as MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run, NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick, and Youth Track Meets- Serve as Race Director for MPS Run Back to School (5K Run/Walk used to promote health/wellness and raise funds for youth sport programs)- Leverage strong relationships/partnerships with MPS school district and community groups/organizations Show less

      • Recreation Manager-Adult Sports/Adaptive Athletics/Special Olympics

        Apr 2015 - Aug 2019
      • Recreation Supervisor-Youth Sports/Special Events

        Oct 2012 - Apr 2015
    • Milwaukee County Parks

      Aug 2019 - now
      Public Services Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WIAA Baseball Official

      Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
      Jul 2017
    • First Aid/CPR

      American Red Cross
      Dec 2016
    • NIAAA Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA)

      National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
      Dec 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Spence
      Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association (WPRA) Silver Star Award Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (WPRA) Oct 2017 Award recognizing top special event run by a park and recreation agency in Wisconsin. This recognized the MPS Run Back to School, which is a 5K Run/Walk used to promote health/wellness and fund youth sport/recreation programs in the district.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach

      Issued by Special Olympics Wisconsin on Oct 2012
      Special Olympics WisconsinAssociated with Nicholas Spence