Darin Budak

Experience

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  City of Rock Springs

  Aug 1988 - Sept 1996

  Ballfield Supervisor
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  City of Goodyear

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2007

  Parks Superintendent
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  Recreation and Parks, City of Bakersfield

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2025

  Assistant Director

  I develop and direct the day-to-day activities of the Recreation and Parks Department. Duties include:monitor and coordinates all personnel related activities in the department; performs administrative work in planning, management and evaluation of recreation and parks facilities and program. I also provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Director and act as the Director of Recreation and Parks as assigned.

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  The City of Bakersfield

  Oct 2024 - now

  Director recreation and Parks

  17+ years of experience in Recreation and Parks Department management for the City of Bakersfield. Director all 4 divisions with a workforce of 200+ full-time employees. Expertise in enhancing public recreational opportunities through strategic planning and inclusive programming, fostering strong community engagement and operational excellence.