Tim Pretare

Experience

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  City of Seattle

  Apr 1999 - now

  Recreation Coordinator

  Develop and implement programs to meet expressed needs of individuals with disabilitiesProvide technical expertise to the recreation division for City-wide programs, and coordinates the integration of these programs into the activities of recreation facilitiesDevelop and recommend goals, objectives, policies, rules and regulationsPrepare and monitor section annual budgetDevelop policies and procedures of operation for a designated sectionRecruit, train and evaluate subordinate staff Organize, directs and coordinates the activities of the appropriate advisory council; and monitors advisory council budget expenditures. Conduct surveys of program participants; compiles and analyzes data; and recommends revisions to new or existing programs. Provide recommendations and expert advice in the design, review and improvements to recreation facilities and program development Show less

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  Seattle Parks and Recreation

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2016

  Skill SummaryExperience in financial management, policy and planning, and parks and recreation managementProficient in conducting analyses, directing, planning, and coordination of recreation programsAbility to understand policy issues and facilitate solutions that involve multiple competing goalsAbility to work effectively with staff at multiple levels to resolve operational issuesCapacity to development data-driven measurement tools for policy recommendationsProficient in preparing results oriented contracts, and reporting contract outcomesSkilled presenter, with exceptional oral and written skills and ability to produce visual aidsAcademically trained in research, report writing, teaching, and grant writingAbility to represent employer on sensitive program, financial, organizational and policy issuesProven ability to acquire and manage corporate sponsorship and grantsStrong interpersonal skills and proven leadership on special task forces and committeesThe ability to make independent decisions for planning and implementation of programs and/or program goals and to coordinate several activities within other City departments and/or public groups is required. Show less Plan, develop and coordinate Lifelong Recreation ProgramsReview and prepare recommendations on general policies regarding senior adult recreation programsRecommend new recreation programs, and coordinate the implementa¬tion of approved programsDisseminate program information to individuals, groups and the general public; and meets with neighborhood and community groups to plan for special events and identify Lifelong Recreation Programs program needsOrganize, direct and coordinate the activities of Advisory Council members Arrange for the use of other facilities for recreation programs or special events, and recruits instructors for programs. Maintain records and prepare reports on program activities, invoices, attendance forms, work orders and registration Prepare outreach material and other promotional items for programPurchase and maintain program supplies and equipment Show less Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate Community Center programs; and meet with neighborhood and community groups to encourage their support of recreation programsDevelop policies and procedures of operation for Community Centers Prepare and monitors annual budgetProvide the Recreation Director with regular reports on activitiesRecruit, train and evaluate subordinate staff, and recommend selection of staffCoordinate special use of recreation facilities with public groups or other City departmentsConduct surveys of program participants, compile and analyzes data; and recommend revisions to new or existing programs Show less

  • Manager 1

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Recreation Specialist

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2013

  • Senior Recreation Program Coordinator

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2012