Ryan Vinson, MR, CPRP

Experience

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  City of Raleigh

  Mar 2001 - Feb 2004

  Rec Leader, Counselor

  -Recreation Leader: answered phone calls, registered patrons for programs, provided customer service-Scorekeeper for baseball and basketball games-Summer camp and after school counselor

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2006

  Accounts Payable Assistant

  -Paid vendor bills for property listings-Maintained lockbox and signage at clients residence and checked occupancy status at properties

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  City of Raleigh

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2014

  -Created, implemented and staffed various programs, camps, and special events-Maintained facility budget information of over $250,000-Monitored program registration numbers-Managed 15-25 part-time staff-Maintained youth athletic leagues-Booked rentals for customers-Made all marketing and promotional materials for programs and events-Provided customer service-Entered in part-time payroll-Oversaw all programs, rentals and maintenance at Brentwood Neighborhood Center & Spring Forest Road Park-Served as a member on several departmental committees Show less -Created, implemented and staffed various programs, camps, and special events-Maintained facility budget information of over $250,000-Monitored program registration numbers-Managed 15-25 part-time staff-Maintained youth athletic leagues-Booked rentals for customers-Made all marketing and promotional materials for programs and events-Provided customer service-Entered in part-time payroll-Oversaw all programs, rentals and maintenance at Brentwood Neighborhood Center & Spring Forest Road Park-Served as a member on several departmental committees Show less

  • Interim Recreation Facility & Program Supervisor III

    Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Recreation Facility & Program Supervisor II

    Jul 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Assistant Recreation Program Specialist

    Nov 2009 - Jul 2010

  • Lead Counselor

    Jul 2006 - Nov 2009

  • Park Manager

    Aug 2004 - Jul 2006
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  Town of Rolesville NC

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2016

  Recreation Program Coordinator

  -Created, implemented and staffed various recreation programs, summer camps, and town-wide special events-Maintained program budget information-Recruited, hired and trained staff-Created policies pertaining to programs and staff-Planned, implemented, and launched the department's first program registration and facility registration software, including online capabilities-Monitored registration numbers-Made marketing and promotional materials for programs and events-Created and maintained social media websites for the town and supporting town-wide policies-Created town's first summer camp including staff training materials, scheduling and supporting town-wide policies-Gathered information from town departments to create biannual CornerStone brochure-Booked facility rentals-Provided customer service Show less

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  Town of Morrisville

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2020

  Cedar Fork Community Center Supervisor

  -Provided general supervision of the facility, programs, and personnel at Cedar Fork Community Center-Supervised all full-time, part-time and temporary staff, including interns and volunteers-Served as CAPRA Accreditation manager for the department-Contracted with companies to offer classes and programs for the community for all age groups-Provided general direction to the recreation program specialist on program development and provided direct assistance as needed for the before school, after school, summer camp, preschool, and teen programs-Managed the financial aspects of programs, facility, and personnel-Managed facility budget of $700,000-Collected data and prepare reports (quarterly program report, end of program reports, budget reports, etc.)-Served as manager and liaison for ActiveNET, RecTrac and WebTrac for the department-Booked and managed rentals and refunds at Cedar Fork-Researched and book all senior trips-Served as staff liaison for Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) and Morrisville Youth Leadership Council (MYLC)-Worked with Cedar Fork Elementary School and Wake County Public School System as part of joint use agreement Show less

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  City of Asheville

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  Tennis Center Support Staff

  -Supervised the facility in the absence of the Manager-Maintained crowd control at center-Accepted court fees, sells concession items-Assigned courts-Performed maintenance tasks-Assisted in tennis programming

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  FirstService Residential Carolinas

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Lifestyle & Recreation Director

  -Provided direction, leadership, and focus as well as manage the day to day operations, financials and budgetary needs of all lifestyle components of the community-Planned, coordinate and implement programs, classes and special community-wide events-Hired, supervise, educate, motivate, schedule and evaluate other lifestyle staff-Provided staff direction on mission development and its relation to program development, delivery, and Board directed budget goals-Managed Lifestyle budget providing recommendations to the Association Finance Committee-Worked with the Resident committees to review room usage to mainstream and maximize program space availability-Developed and maintain community relationships and resources to enhance/diversify program development-Established and maintain relationships with community businesses to create exclusive discounts/privileges to residents-Conducted new homeowner orientation presentations, where applicable-Assisted with preparation of Newsletter publications and the community website Show less

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  Town of Woodfin, NC

  Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

  Town Clerk / Public Information Officer / HR Analyst

  -Served as official custodian of public records and maintains them in accordance to NC General Statues-Coordinated Town Commissioners meetings: agenda, documents, meeting notice, prepares minutes-Coordinated Planning Board & Board of Adjustment meetings: agenda, documents, meeting notice, prepares minutes-Maintained Town webpage and Town social media sites-Created press releases and news articles for the Town-Counseled and advised employees on matters related to employment, retirement, benefits, classification, and compensation-Prepared written memos, reports, standard operating procedures, policies, and publications for effective internal and external communication-Provided analysis and recommended actions on various aspects of human resources administration-Maintained employee records Show less

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  YMCA of Northern Colorado

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Associate Branch Executive Director

  -Represented and promoted the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area-Ensured that branch programs and events meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives-Worked with Program Directors to establish new program activities and program expansion within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans ensuring financial and operational efficiency-Oversaw the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff-Assisted in the development and management of operating budgets for the specific branch areas and meets or exceeds budget targets-Develop and direct high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community-Fostered a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs in all departments to support the Y mission, goals, and strategies-Ensured the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment, working with the appropriate departments to address any issues in a timely manner-Assisted in creating marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community Show less

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  City of Aurora

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Registration System Supervisor

  -Manage Recreation Software application and City usage to ensure continual, safe delivery of services.-Maintain, troubleshoot and work alongside vendor in implementing changes, system updates and enhancements by using best practices, historical / current data, and possible risks. Follows policies, procedures, methods, and/or practices in collection of relevant data for the software management.-Manage & administer contracts and projects in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. Conduct research, provide data, make recommendations, and implement solutions to achieve project goals and objectives.-Consult with users and various staff members to identify user needs within the Recreation registration software and communicate with all parties to maintain business functionality.-Ensure knowledge of the system for all city user areas by coordinating, planning and implementing training as required; system updates, compliances (PCI, cash handling) and policy updates for staff members.-Coordinate, implement and attend meetings, training and orientations as required.-Perform ongoing training for Recreation Facility staff, Programming staff and other users on system operations.-Work with staff, general public and external organizations in the coordination of issuing permits, registering, scheduling and collecting payment when applicable.-Draft and prepare complex correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, inter-office memos and other documents. Tracks and inputs data into various database systems.-Assist in drafting and implementation of policies and procedures.-Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees within recreation, other city departments and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support. Show less

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  City of Golden

  Jul 2024 - now

  Recreation Supervisor - Programs

  -Monitors and evaluates all assigned programs including but not limited to licensed childcare, active adults, programs, Front porch, child watch, special interest programs, and cultural arts. -Evaluates assigned programs through observations and written participant feedback for class/program improvement. Initiates changes to creatively address the needs and wishes of the public. -Coordinates and corresponds with outside agencies and resources for proper programming and/or referrals as it relates to assigned program area.-Provides training, guidance, and supervision to assigned staff. Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, delegating work as appropriate. -Prepares and coordinates marketing and promotional materials for publication in brochures and flyers to provide information and promote interest in assigned programs to members and participants. -Ensures internal and external programs and offerings are of highest quality and properly taught by experienced, and qualified instructors. Ensures programs are safe, effective, and age appropriate.-Responsible for administration of approved annual budget. Monitors revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.-Serves as lead administrator for recreation programs module in RecTrac and WebTrac managing online and in-person registration processes. Show less