Laura Horton, CPRP

Experience

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  Tiger Wheelchair Basketball, University of Missouri

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Team Manager

  -Recorded team statistics during games and edited for accuracy using computer program-Prepared and packed up equipment before and after games, and set up/ broke down home tournament space-Traveled with team to away tournaments and accomplished multiple administrative tasks during travel as determined by coaching staff

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  University of Missouri

  Apr 2009 - May 2010

  Peer Advisor

  -Facilitated residents’ social and academic development by providing educational interactions and resources-Worked in a team with fellow staff members to incorporate building-wide events and educational initiatives-Completed administrative tasks such as creating monthly bulletin boards, visual publicity for hall and community events, and weekly shifts for night roundsTaught an introductory course to a class of 18 freshmen as part of the Foreign Language FIG (Freshman Interest Group)

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  Old Navy

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Sales Associate

  -Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers -Maintained cleanliness and organization of merchandise on sales floor-Operated cash register

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  YMCA of the Ozarks/Trout Lodge

  May 2011 - Aug 2012

  TEAM Works Adventure Specialist

  -Facilitated guest activities such as Alpine Tower, zip lines, Summit high ropes course, and climbing wall-Performed set-up, break-down, and basic maintenance of activity areas-Communicated with sales department to schedule alternative climbs in case of inclement weather conditions

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  Mizzou Athletics

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Facilities and Events Intern

  -Worked with Events Coordinator to facilitate university athletic events, concerts, and outside sporting events-Interacted with guests as Front-of-House supervisor at certain events-Helped to manage a staff of over 100 part-time Event Staff members

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  University of Missouri

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Graduate Research Assistant

  - Performed quantitative and qualitative research on topics ranging from park access by minority populations to benefits of nature exposure for children with attention-deficit disorder- Designed thesis research project exploring cognitive performance of university student populations before and after spending time in natural vs. built environments - Assisted with various other data collection, analysis, and/or reporting projects of fellow research assistants

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  Jcpenney

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  Sales Associate
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  Columbia Parks and Recreation

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Park Services Intern, Office Assistant

  - Assist Park Services Manager to maintain 75 park sites, address citizen concerns, and oversee new development- Perform administrative tasks (i.e., payroll, timesheet, and credit card reconciliation for 40+ employees)- Special intern projects include updating informational trails brochure/booklet, planning a playground dedication, and managing volunteers at community events

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  Missouri Park and Recreation Association

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Membership and Marketing Assistant
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  City of Kirkwood

  May 2015 - Dec 2022

  Recreation Supervisor

  -Develops, organizes, markets, and supervises a wide variety of recreation programs & special events-Oversees the Kirkwood Youth Theatre program-Supervises a staff of 40-50 seasonal employees during summer day camps-Coordinates the Park Legacy donation program for memorial/honorary benches, bricks, and trees-Produces departmental printed and digital recreation guide twice per year

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  Congregation Shaare Emeth

  Dec 2022 - now

  Director of Camp Emeth