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Julia Jones

Recreation Superintendent

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

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About me
Director of Parks and Recreation at City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Education
- Southeast Missouri State University
  2012 - 2013
  Studying History and Historic Preservation 4.0
  Activities and Societies: Horticultural Club and Historic Preservation Club, Equestrian Club support
- University of Central Florida
  1998 - 2004
  Masters Degree Public Administration
- Florida State University
  1978 - 1981
  Bachelor's degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Experience
- City of Kissimmee
  Jun 1989 - Apr 2004
  Recreation Superintendent
  Responsibilities included administering and leading our Recreation Division operations including overseeing the Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee Aquatics Center, Special Events, Athletics and Recreation programming.
- Osceola County Government
  May 2004 - Sept 2007
  Director of Parks and Recreation
  Administered a young and developing parks and recreation department, oversaw the development of the natural lands program, Houston Astros Spring Training facilities, Mosquito Control and Lakes Management
- Seminole County Government
  Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
  Parks and Recreation Manager
  Developed excellent parks and recreation opportunities for our citizens and visitors to Seminole County including park and event management, partnership and collaboration with USTA, NCAA, USSSA and more. Worked closely with our sister cities of Sanford, Winter Springs, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo to help align Parks and Recreation goals county-wide. Oversaw the Museum of Seminole County History.
- City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  Jul 2011 - now
  Director of Parks and Recreation
  Develop and achieve quality parks and the delivery of recreation services for our citizens and our community. Provide for the successful development of park and trail improvement projects. Develop strong partnerships within our region inclusive of Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri State Parks, Missouri Department of Conservation, Cape Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Cape Chamber of Commerce, private business and our non-profit agencies.
- Southeast Missouri State University
  May 2014 - now
  Adjunct Professor
  Teaching Inroduction to Parks and Recreation Services Fall of 2014, very excited to work with our student population to help build knowledge and skills for our profession.
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
  National Recreation and Park Association
  Mar 1983
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Julia Jones
  Fellow Award Florida Recreation and Park Association 2008
- Awarded to Julia Jones
  FRPA Foundation President Florida Recreation and Park Association Aug 2004 Honored to serve as president of our Association's not for profit arm whose primary mission is to support professional gains in the areas of leadership, education and advocacy.
- Awarded to Julia Jones
  Achievement Award Florida Recreation and Park Association 2003
- Awarded to Julia Jones
  President Florida Recreation and Park Association Aug 1997 Served as President for a 1500 member parks and recreation professional association. FRPA is a leader in the Association industry. Our goal is to service parks and recreation professionals in the state of Florida and beyond with trend setting education, leadership engagement, advocacy and networking opportunities.
- Awarded to Julia Jones
  Cornelius Burge Service Award Florida Trail Association

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