Brandon Artz, M.S.

Brandon Artz, M.S.

Facility Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Parks & Recreation Director

  • Education

    • University of Idaho

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Idaho Vandal Football -Team Captain

    • University of Idaho

      2011 - 2012
      Master of Science (M.S.) Recreation: Movement and Leisure Science

      Activities and Societies: Idaho Vandal Football - Graduate Assistant Coach Coordinator - 2012 May Day Home Run DerbyCo-Coordinator - Restoration Project of the Center for Adventure Learning (CAL) Room in Memorial Gym

  • Experience

    • City of Moscow

      Feb 2009 - Jul 2012
      Facility Manager

      - Learned effective management skills through 4 years of practical experience.- Effectively programmed events and services which included youth basketball, baseball, sports tournaments.- Supervised staff of 12 and oversaw facility and guests.- Created employee work schedules around employee college class schedules.- Created training materials for new employees.- Accurately informed subordinates of assignments and duties, trained new employees.- Delivered outstanding service by registering community members into recreation programs and resolving problems and conflicts they may have.- Relayed information of Parks and Recreation programming to the public.- Provided excellent customer service in maintaining customer records and receipting money. Show less

    • Idaho Vandals Football Camps LLC

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
      Vandal Football Camps Coordinator

      - Coordinated summer high school and youth football camps- Programmed, marketed and budgeted camps- Managed participant registrations and equipment- Directed coaching staff responsibilities- Managed camp website

    • University of Idaho

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
      Assistant Football Coach

      ▪ Trained, coached, and motivated Division I collegiate student-athletes using proficient coaching techniques▪ Effectively coordinated high school and youth football camps which included programming, budgeting, marketing and evaluation▪ Successfully implemented/taught D-1 athletes defensive schemes and game plans▪ Excelled in executing exceptionally challenging game plan needs, under demanding work environments▪ Coordinated Offensive and Special Team’s Scout Squads▪ Practice planning and scripting – Created scout cards with offensive scheme to relay to Scout Squads▪ Managed a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment▪ Charted opponent game tendencies and assisted in defensive run/pass adjustments▪ Key assistant to Director of Football Operations in recruiting, travel, fundraising and day-to-day operations▪ Supported the day-to-day needs of student-athlete academics, inc; class checks, monitoring academic progress, and tutoring▪ Coordinated with National Football League scouts to develop annual Pro Day event and film review sessions▪ Recruiting: Evaluated potential Div. I prospects, Area of Focus: Central WA and Kansas JC Conference Show less

    • City Of McMinnville

      Jul 2013 - May 2015
      Recreation Coordinator

      ▪ Planned, organized, developed and directed recreational programs, activities and programs▪ Recruited, interviewed, selected and managed instructors, facility employees and volunteers▪ Oversee $85,000 recreation program budget▪ Assessed community needs for recreation programs and events▪ Prepared and monitored program budgets with a target 120% cost recovery▪ Prepared marketing plans in form of newspaper articles, promo videos using GoPro camera, brochures, flyers, Facebook updates and other promotional material▪ Managed Parks and Rec website▪ Utilized ActiveNet software to promote and manage recreation programs▪ Collaborated with outside groups and individuals to plan for, schedule, and coordinate their use of facilities▪ Maintained accurate records of program registrants, Community Center use, reservation records and an multi-year calendar of scheduled events▪ Maintained a keen awareness of ongoing activities within the Community Center facility and provided general supervision/direction as needed to maintain a safe, comfortable environment in all circumstances Show less

    • City of Vancouver, Washington

      May 2015 - Mar 2017
      Recreation Specialist II

      -Coordinated over 180 Adult City League Softball teams sanctioned by ASA/USA Softball-Coordinated youth flag football, adult kickball and adult volleyball programs-Planned, organized and developed recreational programs for Teens and Youth.-Coordinated 10 week Summer Teen Day Camps at two locations-Supervised two locations of the Teen Late Night program with over 350 participants every Friday Night-Completed oversight of Sports Department website design and content

    • Evergreen Basketball Officials Association

      Nov 2015 - Feb 2017
      Basketball Official

      High School Basketball Official

    • Mountain View High School

      May 2016 - Feb 2017
      Varsity Football Coach

      2016 GSHL 3A League Champions2016 State PlayoffsVarsity Defensive Backs Coach

    • City of Hermiston

      Mar 2017 - now

      Plans, organizes, staffs, directs, and coordinates the operation and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. - Development, supervision and management of the City’s comprehensive recreation programming for all ages. - Management of the Hermiston Community Center and the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, adult and youth athletics, general recreation and facility coordination.- Oversee all aspects of marketing and department advertisement.

      • Parks & Recreation Director

        Nov 2021 - now
      • Parks & Recreation Director (Interim)

        Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
      • Recreation Manager

        Mar 2017 - Nov 2021
    • Blue Mountain Basketball Officials Association

      Nov 2017 - now
      Basketball Official

      Selected to officiate 2020 OSAA 3A State TournamentSelected to officiate 2019 OSAA 4A State TournamentCertified Varsity basketball official.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lifeguard Certification

      American Red Cross
    • UAS Certified Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Nov 2019
    • Certified Pool Operator

      National Swimming Pool Foundation
      Jun 2017
    • CPR/First Aid and AED

      American Red Cross
    • Playground Maintenance Technician

      Eppley Institute
      Dec 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Academic All-WAC Western Athletic Conference Dec 2010
    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Special Teams "Ironman" Award Idaho Vandals Football Dec 2010 Awarded for playing the most plays and the best efficiency on the Special Teams unit.
    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Vandal Football Team Captain Idaho Vandal Football Aug 2010 Elected Special Teams Captain for the 2010 Football Season.
    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Academic All-WAC Western Athletic Conference Dec 2009
    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Humanitarian Bowl Champion Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Dec 2009 Completed the biggest turnaround in the nation by winning the 43-42 over Bowling Green. Ranked in the Top 5 of greatest comebacks and finishes in the 2000's of Major College Football.
    • Awarded to Brandon Artz, M.S.
      Academic All-WAC Western Athletic Conference Dec 2008
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Kiwanis International on Aug 2020
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