Trista Taylor, CPRP, CPO

Experience

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  Fort Atkinson High School

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

  Freshman Softball Coach

  Supervised the athletes in practice and games. Worked with coaching staff on JV, and Varsity level. Developed players skills, and knowledge of the game.

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  Fort Atkinson High School

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2013

  Planned daily practice plans including timed drills, team exercises, and conditioning. Lead everyday practices of team 10-15 girlsCollaborated on JV, Freshman Tournament preparations and facilitated tournament activities day ofImproved individual and team fundamentals-skills, and team buildingLogged stats for Varsity teamAided in fundraising each season for team, and program Created team and personal goalsPlanned daily practice plans including timed drills, team exercises, and conditioning.Lead everyday practices of team 10-15 girlsCollaborated on JV, Freshman Tournament preparations and facilitated tournament activities day ofImproved individual and team fundamentals-skills, and team buildingLogged stats for Varsity teamAided in fundraising each season for team, and program Worked one on one with students in every day classroom settingHelped staff with grading and variety of tasksAssisted students during study hall hoursObserved teacher and student interactionAcquired knowledge of visually impaired students

  • Head Coach Junior Varsity Girl's Volleyball

    Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Special Education Teacher's Aid

    Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Recreation Intern/Youth Sports Supervisor (Intern)

  Supervised 600+ youth participants in baseball, softball, t-Ball Summer ProgramProvided onsite supervision to sports complex, communicating with coaches, players, parents, and staffProvided daily communication with staff, and coaches using Team-Sidelines programAssisted with 4th of July Parade & FireworksSupervised, scheduled and evaluated over 14 staff membersAided in 4th of July Parade Line up-assisted with event activities, including Parade, and Fireworks Participated in Special Events ( Kiddie Klassic, Movie Night, Pizza Polka Art in the Park, and Youth Sports Opening Event)Displayed exceptional customer service related to programs, and servicesDesigned new layouts for community kiosks, arranged binder with year's events Show less

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  Madison School & Community Recreation

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Assisted with Romance Under the Stars and Learn to Ride EventsOrganized 1st Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt for 150 youth ages 11-14Assist with Friends of MSCR Golf Outing-develop silent auction, assist with marketing in relation to events and golf outing, monthly committee meetings for Friends of MSCR Board, and Golf CommitteeAided in Adult Day Trips preparation and implementationSupported field site visits, and supply orderingFlyer development, promotion and marketing with Adult ArtsPublic Speaking-Staff meetings, committee meetings, coordination and eventsWisconsin Parks and Recreation Association Job Shadow Day-February 2014-aided in Job Shadow day. MSCR panel of 11 employees and group of 12 students had career day sessionWork daily with MSCR staff, and participants to provide exceptional service of recreation and adult arts & enrichment opportunities. Show less

  • Program Leader- Mad City Sports Camp

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Site Supervisor- Youth Baseball/T-Ball Program

    May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Recreation Intern (Adult Arts & Enrichment, Special Events)

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Projects/Business Development Manager

  Organized, oversaw and evaluated several community and business-related projects & activities.Chamber Golf Outing FundraiserFort Koshkonong Rendezvous re-enactment festival Fort Half MarathonHoliday Open House & Red Box Give Away4th of July Firework event Rhythm on the River food & music festivalAnnual Dinners/Banquets for business and volunteer recognitionBrat Stand & Sidewalk SalesCollaborated with Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors and vendorsConducted site visits, booked event space and supplies, prepared budget and summary reports for eventsBuilt and maintained business relationships with over 400 members Show less

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  Sport & Spine Physical Therapy

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Office Manager/ Receptionist

  Offered great customer service to all patients.Assume all daily activities in the office.Completed all deposits. Checked in all patients, benefit information, and entered daily charges. Completed patient charts.Communicated between insurances, and doctor offices. Maintained office schedule of patients, and physical therapists.

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  Fort Atkinson Parks & Recreation

  May 2017 - Aug 2020

  Administrative Assistant

  Oversaw organization of the youth dance program - promotion, communication, operating dance store, costume orderingCreated website, social media and newsletter material and updates - coordinated transition to new website, mobile friendly online registrationDeveloped content for department's LED signDesigned & ordered street banners to promote activities and department promotionsManaged recreation and aquatics registration, facility usage and park rentalsManaged department payroll (125+ individuals), payroll records and part-time employee contractsPerformed public reception tasks, creates rosters and schedules for staff, and manages depositsAssisted Director & Supervisor fill part-time openings Show less

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  Village of Cottage Grove

  Aug 2020 - now

  Plan, implement, supervise & evaluate youth, teen and adult recreation programs including sports, activities, trips and special events.Manage social media accounts and website. Assist in program logistics.Prepare biannual community guide, newsletters, press releases and program fliers.Manage shelter & field reservations. Supervise one full-time Program Coordinator.Manage organization of sports leagues, coaches, teams, coaches' meetings, and player clinics.

  • Deputy Parks & Recreation Director

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Recreation Supervisor

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2023