Dawn Stangle, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Experience

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  Rolling Meadows Park District

  Nov 2004 - Aug 2008

  Recreation Supervisor

  • Planned, programmed and implemented programs for teens, adults, special events, camps and other areas as assigned by the Superintendent of Recreation.• Supervised 5-10 part time staff for special event, teen programing and camps. • Organized and scheduled trips for all ages.• Ran and oversaw a successful teen camp ranging in ages from 6th grade to 10th grade with a minimum of 50 participants per summer.

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  Alternative Behavioral Treatment Centers

  Nov 2008 - May 2010

  Activity Therapist/Residential Counselor/TLP Specialist

  • Ran billable activity therapy groups ranging from basic life skills to understanding the importance of healthy recreational activities and coping skills. • Provided one on one care in crisis situations.• Used Pro-Act (Profession Assault Crisis Training) to safely de-escalate clients and maintain a safe milieu for other clients to live.• Transported clients to appointments, meeting, jobs and other daily activities in which they learned how to appropriately live in society.• Helped ensure the success of clients through encouragement, teaching coping skills and life skills. • Maintained professional boundaries with clients while developing caring relationships. Show less

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  Veterans Park District

  May 2010 - Dec 2012

  Special Recreation Supervisor

  • Survey, research and create new programs to meet the needs of the growing number of special needs individuals in our communities. • Initiate and maintain relationships with local organizations and schools in our boundaries.• Assess and oversee inclusion cases.• Supervise a team of over 20 part time employees and one full time special recreation coordinator. • Complete budgets, payroll, reviews and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Recreation Director. • Hands on interaction registering participants through RecTrac, while providing excellent customer service. • Work with contractors and service providers to bring programs into the park district.• Plan and assist in planning for special events as well as working these events in the communities.• Coach through the park district for Special Olympics Illinois: Bocce, Track and Field, Snowshoeing, Bowling, and Golf.• Oversee several general recreation programs: After School Care, Break Camps, Teens, Adult Special Interest, Dance and Gymnastics. Show less

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  Grand Dominion by Del Webb

  Dec 2012 - now

  As the Lifestyle Director, I planned, coordinated and implemented resident programs, classes and special community-wide events for the Grand Dominion by Del Webb Community Association with 725 rooftops. The programming included (but is not limited to): Recreational, Fitness, Social, Cultural, Travel, and Entertainment. In planning these events, I solicited input and involvement from residents to stimulate participation and awareness of the Lifestyle Department. These programs were designed to enrich the quality of life and enhance the vibrancy of the community of which I serve. My responsibilities encompassed program development, facility scheduling, administration of chartered clubs, and overall program marketing. Show less

  • Community Association Manager

    May 2016 - now

  • Lifestyle Director

    Dec 2012 - May 2016