Warren Bird

Experience

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  City of Conroe

  Dec 1982 - Apr 1999

  Superintendent of Recreation Services

  • Created Recreation Division – developed all recreation services to meet community needs• Planned and operated City’s first recreation center, natatorium and community center• Assisted in development of park master plans and grant applications for funding new parks• Partnered with Conroe ISD and YMCA to develop award winning programs for disadvantaged youth

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  City of Garland

  Apr 1999 - Apr 2017

  Director of Recreation Services

  • Deliver high quality services with low per capita spending ratio• Supervise operations of 6 recreation centers, 2 senior centers, Surf and Swim Water Park, 3 community pools, 73 athletic fields, tennis center, day labor center and citywide special events. • Lead 35 Full Time staff and 250+ part-time, temporary, and seasonal staff• Oversee budgets of $4.5 million and revenues of $1.7 million• Partner with independent associations to provide sports to several thousand adults and youth• Develop partnerships with public and private organizations to achieve mutually beneficial results• Oversee lease agreement with Hawaiian Falls Water Park• City of Garland Crisis Action Team member – shelter management• Oversee capital projects including development of 2 recreation centers and renovation of 4 recreation centers, wave pool and community pool• Work with City leaders in Emergency Management, Police, Fire, Public Relations, HR, Health, Building Inspection, Legal, Budget, Planning, CVB, Library, Fleet, Streets, and City Council• Served as interim Park Planning Division supervisor and Parks and Recreation Board Secretary• Team member for department accreditation process Show less

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  Dallas Area Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc.

  Apr 2017 - now

  Special Assistant