Heather Hughes, CPRP, MS
Special Events Superintendent at City of Fredericksburg, Virginia- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Microsoft® Excel®: Beyond the Basics
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrackJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Scrum: The Basics
LinkedInApr, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Interview Master Class
LinkedInSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Time Management: Working from Home
LinkedInSep, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Excel 2019 Essential Training
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Interpersonal Communication
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Requirements
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep
LinkedInAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Business Writing for Results
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrackJun, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Notary Public Commission
State of FloridaJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Developing Emotional Intelligenes
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrackAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Marketing and Communication Certificate
National Recreation and Park AssociationNov, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
National Recreation and Park AssociationSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
CPR Certified
American Red Cross -
Prject Management Workshop
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Experience
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City of Fredericksburg, Virginia
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Superintendent
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Jun 2023 - Present
Responsible for the promotion, coordination and implementation of community programs and special events held in City facilities and parks. Assist participants, oversee vendors and staff, troubleshoot arising issues, setup and breakdown equipment, and photograph all events attended by 300-20,000 participants. Position requires extensive marketing duties to promote events. Project Management Accountabilities ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Provide operational support to the Special Events… Show more Responsible for the promotion, coordination and implementation of community programs and special events held in City facilities and parks. Assist participants, oversee vendors and staff, troubleshoot arising issues, setup and breakdown equipment, and photograph all events attended by 300-20,000 participants. Position requires extensive marketing duties to promote events. Project Management Accountabilities ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Provide operational support to the Special Events Planner including budget reporting, monitoring of expenditures, collecting vendor invoices, procuring City permits for events, preparing information packages and letters, and maintaining files. ✓ Coordinate equipment and supplies for special events. ✓ Recruit and maintain an active list of volunteers. ✓ Participate in the City’s Communication Advisory Committee. ✓ Plan and implement specialized activities and programs. ✓ Select events include Butterfly Fest, Fall Harvest Festival, Dog Expo, Senior Expo, Farmers Market, Annual 5K Butterfly Run, and National Kids to Parks Day. Creative Initiatives ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Update content on department and City webpages. ✓ Edit press releases and flyers, and post event photographs to photo albums. ✓ Assist the Special Events Planner with the City’s banner advertisement program. ✓ Promote recreational, educational and cultural special events through the development of flyers, newsletters, advertisements, special mailers, press releases, brochures, posters, videos, and other forms of publicity. Show less Responsible for the promotion, coordination and implementation of community programs and special events held in City facilities and parks. Assist participants, oversee vendors and staff, troubleshoot arising issues, setup and breakdown equipment, and photograph all events attended by 300-20,000 participants. Position requires extensive marketing duties to promote events. Project Management Accountabilities ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Provide operational support to the Special Events… Show more Responsible for the promotion, coordination and implementation of community programs and special events held in City facilities and parks. Assist participants, oversee vendors and staff, troubleshoot arising issues, setup and breakdown equipment, and photograph all events attended by 300-20,000 participants. Position requires extensive marketing duties to promote events. Project Management Accountabilities ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Provide operational support to the Special Events Planner including budget reporting, monitoring of expenditures, collecting vendor invoices, procuring City permits for events, preparing information packages and letters, and maintaining files. ✓ Coordinate equipment and supplies for special events. ✓ Recruit and maintain an active list of volunteers. ✓ Participate in the City’s Communication Advisory Committee. ✓ Plan and implement specialized activities and programs. ✓ Select events include Butterfly Fest, Fall Harvest Festival, Dog Expo, Senior Expo, Farmers Market, Annual 5K Butterfly Run, and National Kids to Parks Day. Creative Initiatives ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Update content on department and City webpages. ✓ Edit press releases and flyers, and post event photographs to photo albums. ✓ Assist the Special Events Planner with the City’s banner advertisement program. ✓ Promote recreational, educational and cultural special events through the development of flyers, newsletters, advertisements, special mailers, press releases, brochures, posters, videos, and other forms of publicity. Show less
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City of Coconut Creek
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United States
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Government Relations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator, Recreation Division
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Mar 2007 - Apr 2016
Responsible for coordinating community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs, and operations within the Parks/Community Services department. Assisted in Special Event development, implementation and execution. Trained, supervised and motivated a staff of 25 consisting of City employees and volunteers. Program Development and Coordination ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Planned, directed and implemented a comprehensive program of recreation activities/services to meet… Show more Responsible for coordinating community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs, and operations within the Parks/Community Services department. Assisted in Special Event development, implementation and execution. Trained, supervised and motivated a staff of 25 consisting of City employees and volunteers. Program Development and Coordination ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Planned, directed and implemented a comprehensive program of recreation activities/services to meet the diverse needs of the community and its residents. Scheduled, planned and implemented recreational events and activities for participants. ✓ Designed, launched, and executed six new conceptual programs into Coconut Creeks’ regular curriculum that have exceeded expectations and grown in participation year-over-year. Select programs include Tiny Tots Play Time (socialization for young kids), ✓ Senior Art Program, Junior Art Program, Children’s Nature Explorers, and Art Camp. ✓ Directed and participated in instructional tasks for sports, and arts and crafts activities. ✓ Assured staff adhered to established City policy and procedures. Maintained procedures for emergency response services. ✓ Closely monitored facilities to ensure safe environment at all times. * continued below *
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Program Coordinator, Recreation Division
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2016
* continued from above * Special Event Planning/Management ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Oversaw all aspects of event launch and execution for the annual Senior Expo. Since taking over as Director of the Senior Expo, the number of vendors and participants increased by 200%. ✓ Held primary accountability for directing and managing Summer Camp since 2011 including all program development and coordination for 150 participants. ✓ Prepared and executed the budget for the Senior Expo and… Show more * continued from above * Special Event Planning/Management ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Oversaw all aspects of event launch and execution for the annual Senior Expo. Since taking over as Director of the Senior Expo, the number of vendors and participants increased by 200%. ✓ Held primary accountability for directing and managing Summer Camp since 2011 including all program development and coordination for 150 participants. ✓ Prepared and executed the budget for the Senior Expo and Summer Camp ranging from $XXk-$XXk. ✓ Assisted with other major events including Butterfly Festival and Harvest Festival. Marketing, PR and Community Outreach Efforts ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✓ Developed posters and fliers to promote center programs and related events. ✓ Conducted surveys to monitor the organization, operation and overall effectiveness of center programs and events. ✓ Provided information to parents/guardians of program participant progress.
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City of Parkland
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Intern
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
✓ Assisted the Special Events Coordinator and Community Service Director in creating and implementing a special events program including the Murder Mystery Dinner Show. ✓ Prepared attendance and budget reports for the Director of Parks and Recreation, as well as for City Commission meetings. ✓ Assisted the Special Events Coordinator and Community Service Director in creating and implementing a special events program including the Murder Mystery Dinner Show. ✓ Prepared attendance and budget reports for the Director of Parks and Recreation, as well as for City Commission meetings.
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Kings Point In Tamarac Inc
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing/Mass Media Production Assistant
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May 2005 - Nov 2006
Oversaw production of live broadcasts and performances and part of the creative team generating marketing and promotional materials for an active senior community. Accountabilities encompassed movie showings, theater performances, on-property TV broadcasts, newsletters, flyers, brochures, website development/maintenance and special projects. ✓ Created the first digital layout for the Kings Point Life newsletter using QuarkXpress. ✓ Increased revenue for the newspaper by 75% through… Show more Oversaw production of live broadcasts and performances and part of the creative team generating marketing and promotional materials for an active senior community. Accountabilities encompassed movie showings, theater performances, on-property TV broadcasts, newsletters, flyers, brochures, website development/maintenance and special projects. ✓ Created the first digital layout for the Kings Point Life newsletter using QuarkXpress. ✓ Increased revenue for the newspaper by 75% through strategic advertising partnerships. ✓ Part of the creative team to engineer and migrate the paper to the digital world. ✓ Held primary accountability for all aspects of production and broadcast of the King Point’s public access television station. Show less Oversaw production of live broadcasts and performances and part of the creative team generating marketing and promotional materials for an active senior community. Accountabilities encompassed movie showings, theater performances, on-property TV broadcasts, newsletters, flyers, brochures, website development/maintenance and special projects. ✓ Created the first digital layout for the Kings Point Life newsletter using QuarkXpress. ✓ Increased revenue for the newspaper by 75% through… Show more Oversaw production of live broadcasts and performances and part of the creative team generating marketing and promotional materials for an active senior community. Accountabilities encompassed movie showings, theater performances, on-property TV broadcasts, newsletters, flyers, brochures, website development/maintenance and special projects. ✓ Created the first digital layout for the Kings Point Life newsletter using QuarkXpress. ✓ Increased revenue for the newspaper by 75% through strategic advertising partnerships. ✓ Part of the creative team to engineer and migrate the paper to the digital world. ✓ Held primary accountability for all aspects of production and broadcast of the King Point’s public access television station. Show less
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Eatonton Messenger
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Reporter
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Mar 2003 - Aug 2004
Writer and reporter for the feature section of a local weekly paper. Assisted with writing/editing stories, layout, press releases, and project management initiatives. ✓ Established and maintained an outstanding reputation amongst colleagues, industry professionals and sources. ✓ Produced and presented compelling, creative and original stories, while maintaining the highest levels of editorial integrity and quality of material. Ensured content was directional, clear and… Show more Writer and reporter for the feature section of a local weekly paper. Assisted with writing/editing stories, layout, press releases, and project management initiatives. ✓ Established and maintained an outstanding reputation amongst colleagues, industry professionals and sources. ✓ Produced and presented compelling, creative and original stories, while maintaining the highest levels of editorial integrity and quality of material. Ensured content was directional, clear and audience-appropriate. ✓ Managed projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while maintaining branding and messaging integrity. Show less Writer and reporter for the feature section of a local weekly paper. Assisted with writing/editing stories, layout, press releases, and project management initiatives. ✓ Established and maintained an outstanding reputation amongst colleagues, industry professionals and sources. ✓ Produced and presented compelling, creative and original stories, while maintaining the highest levels of editorial integrity and quality of material. Ensured content was directional, clear and… Show more Writer and reporter for the feature section of a local weekly paper. Assisted with writing/editing stories, layout, press releases, and project management initiatives. ✓ Established and maintained an outstanding reputation amongst colleagues, industry professionals and sources. ✓ Produced and presented compelling, creative and original stories, while maintaining the highest levels of editorial integrity and quality of material. Ensured content was directional, clear and audience-appropriate. ✓ Managed projects diligently under aggressive deadlines while maintaining branding and messaging integrity. Show less
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Education
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science Degree in Parks and Resource Management, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies -
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Print Journalism/Photography
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