Amy Vito

Assistant Residence Hall Coordinator

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Palatine, Illinois, United States

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About me
Superintendent of Parks
Education
- Illinois State University
  2006 - 2010
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agribusiness - Horticulture
  Activities and Societies: President of Central Campus (1 year) Vice President of Residence Halls (2 years), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: Woody Plant ID
Experience
- Illinois State University
  Aug 2010 - May 2011
  Assistant Residence Hall Coordinator
  Oversaw 2 front desks, 1 fitness center, and 2 mailrooms in a 800 person residence hall. Supervised 50+ student employees. Managed area wide damage proration.
- Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
  May 2011 - Oct 2011
  Nursery Attendant
  Maintained the native plant nursery by weeding, transplanting, seed collecting, monitoring, and watering. Also prepared and applied herbicide in various parks.
- Ball Horticultural Company
  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
  Plant Breeder Technician
  Primarily bred standard petunias and gaillardia for additional colors and color enhancements as well as improved habit.
- Streamwood Park District
  Apr 2012 - Sept 2022
  Oversee 50 parks within the District. Manage playground maintenance, contract and in-house turf management, landscaping maintenance and enhancements, fleet maintenance and acquisitions, and athletic field maintenance and improvements. Managed all horticultural aspects of 47 parks, including mowing, annual beds, perennial plant material, and tree management.
  - Park Manager
    Apr 2015 - Sept 2022
  - Horticulture Supervisor
    Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
- Palatine Park District
  Sept 2022 - now
  Superintendent of Parks
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)
  Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
  Mar 2024
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
  National Recreation and Park Association
  Mar 2021
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  National Recreation and Park Association
  Nov 2015
- Illinois Pesticide Applicator
  Illinois Department of Agriculture
  Apr 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Special events, conservation, livestock volunteer
  Issued by Schaumburg Park District on Mar 2002
  Associated with Amy Vito