Experience

City of Antioch

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant City Manager (Acting)

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Under general administrative direction, performs highly responsible and complex management andadministrative duties and undertakes a variety of special projects for the City Manager; assists theCity Manager with the direction and coordination of the activities of all City departments; directlysupervises assigned program areas; provides leadership in policy formation and implementation ofpolicies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization byfacilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; provides responsible staffassistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads; and serves as acting CityManager as required. Show less

• Parks and Recreation Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  The Parks and Recreation Director manages a budget of $6 million, supervises 11 full-time staff, about 300 seasonal and temporary staff and is responsible for an array of programs and activities from recreational pre-school to health and fitness classes, and sports to cultural enrichment events. There are programs and services for seniors and active older adults, children, teens and families. With support from a seven-member Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department plays an important role in building a quality organization where all residents have opportunities to live, work and play in a safe, stimulating and diverse community.The Parks and Recreation Department manages two community centers, a senior center, a sports complex, programming and 33 neighborhood parks. In addition, the Department operates the Antioch Water Park—a premier aquatics facility for families, children and teens. There are five pools and five slides in addition to a spray park and splash pad which were added in recent years. The water park provides a quality swimming lesson program, fitness classes and camps. The Department also operates the highly regarded Worth Shaw Sports complex which hosts youth and adult baseball/softball leagues and tournaments and has turf fields which provide practice and game options for sports during the winter months. Show less



City of Emeryville

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Manager

  • May 2014 - Jan 2021

  Under general direction of the Community Services Director, plan, organize, and provide administrative and programmatic direction and oversight of the Youth Services & Adult Services Divisions of the Community Services Department, including youth programs, sports programs, special community events, the functions and programs associated with the swim center, the Emeryville Senior Center, adult interest & fitness classes, adult sports, and the City News & Activity Guide. In collaboration with the Community Services management staff, research trends and demographics to assess community needs, program changes and delivery approaches for the future. Provide advisory support and act as liaison to other Departments, citizen committees, community agencies and schools to facilitate the delivery of recreation programs and services. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of program budgets, and prudently allocate resources to accomplish program goals. Represents the City with various outside agencies and community groups. Show less

• Recreation Supervisor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2014

  Implementation, marketing, and delivery of programs and services for adults aged 18 and older, including senior citizens; development, delivery and operations of programs and activities serving adults, including special interest classes, adult sports, senior citizen classes, excursions, special events and senior center case management; supervise professional and seasonal workers and volunteers; supervise operation of programs and activities at the Emeryville Senior Center; organize, edit, and supervise production of the City of Emeryville City News and Activity Guide. Show less



Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

  Plan, Organize, and implement recreation and community programs at the Matt Jimenez Community Center (MJCC) including, but not limited to rentals, senior programs, youth & teen programs, sports programs, and special events; select, train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate staff; complete written reports for district records and grant reporting; learn the needs of South Hayward and cultivate working relationships with local community residents, business, and service providers; evaluate program content and recommend improvements; market programs and activities at MJCC while promoting HARD; budget preparation; and assistance in HARD events as needed. Show less



City of Milpitas

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Aquatics Specialist (ending title)

  • Jun 1999 - Jun 2008

  Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, hire, train, and manage aquatic staff, plan, organize, and implement aquatic staff training, provide aquatic staff scheduling, maintain and improve aquatic training manuals, assist in budget preparation, maintain Lifeguard Instructor status in order to certify and re-certify aquatic staff in Lifeguarding, CPR FPR, and First Aid, and instruct CPR classes throughout the city as needed; maintain duties as Head Swim Coach. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, hire, train, and manage aquatic staff, plan, organize, and implement aquatic staff training, provide aquatic staff scheduling, maintain and improve aquatic training manuals, assist in budget preparation, maintain Lifeguard Instructor status in order to certify and re-certify aquatic staff in Lifeguarding, CPR FPR, and First Aid, and instruct CPR classes throughout the city as needed; maintain duties as Head Swim Coach.