Amber Lane

Amber Lane

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Parks and Recreation at the Town of Brownsburg

  • Education

    • Rasmussen College

      2013 - 2014
      Child Development Associate Credential Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

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      Bachelor of Arts General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Students For Fair Trade, IUPUI Democrats, Member of Undergraduate Student Government and served as a member of the Diversity Committee.

  • Experience

    • KinderCare

      Oct 2010 - Mar 2016

      Accountable for the operation of the school and ensuring compliance with all company, accreditation, and state licensing standards and managing full responsibility of P&L as well as all other administrative duties with accuracy and extreme detail. -Lead center to meet and exceed budget plan year on year that resulted in the highest performance rating for center growth and profitability since acquisition. -Leading center to achieve and maintain NECPA accreditation (national quality rating system)-Lead center to achieve Level 4 Paths to Quality (state quality rating system)-Recruit, train, and retain top-performing staff members for all positions. -Responsible for the evaluation and growth of the team by providing additional training and coaching, as well as finding outside opportunities for professional development. -Achieved a high level of retention through the development and implementation of seasonal events, monthly activities, and best practices with communication. Show less Worked directly with the Center Director to ensure all company policies and procedures were implemented and maintained.-Followed up with Teaching staff to ensure a child-driven curriculum was implemented to national and state standards.-Insured learning environments were developmentally appropriate and engaging for children in the center.-Assisted in the hiring of new staff, fully completed all new hire training and professional development training. -Planned and implemented community social events to keep families engaged and drive enrollment to the center. Show less

      • Center Director

        Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
      • Assistant Director

        Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
    • Brownsburg Parks

      May 2016 - now

      Leadership & Strategy: Oversee park development, maintenance, and community engagement initiatives.Community Focus: Enhance recreational activities, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.Sustainability: Advocate for environmental stewardship within park spaces.Innovation: Implement innovative programming and processes to continue to improve the programs, events, and services we provide the community.Collaboration: Work with a team to foster a welcoming, vibrant environment for all residents and visitors. Show less As the Business Services Manager, I was a member of the Parks and Recreation senior management team assisting with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the department. Duties entail:- Coordinate department-wide planning efforts and track the implementation of approved plans. -Conducting complex surveys and studies to collect, compile, analyze, and prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative statistical and operational reports.-Assisting with the development and monitoring of the department's budget.-Researchings, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding major policies and procedures.-Administering the department's internal controls system.-Overseeing the administration of boards and committees.-Supervising the department customer service and clerical staff.-Responding to escalated inquiries and complaints regarding various park-related issues, and initiates action to resolve valid complaints/requests-Overseeing the department's IT systems. Show less

      • Director of Parks and Recreation

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Assistant Director

        May 2021 - Sept 2023
      • Business Services Manager

        Jan 2020 - May 2021
      • Adminitrative Services Manager

        May 2016 - Jan 2020
    • LL Scuba LLC

      Oct 2018 - now
      Shark Squad - Co-Owner and Operator

      Offers a full range or recreational scuba courses.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Child Development Associate

      The Council for Professional Recognition
    • Rescue Diver

      PADI
      Jul 2018
    • Divemaster (DM)

      SDI TDI ERDI
      Jun 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Clermont Tree Allies on Oct 2024
      Clermont Tree AlliesAssociated with Amber Lane
    • Program Facilitator

      Issued by Girls Inc. on Jul 2018
      Girls Inc.Associated with Amber Lane