Jessica Simons, CPRP
Parks and Recreation Superintendent at City of Tallmadge- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Pool Operator
-May, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
-Oct, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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City of Tallmadge
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Parks and Recreation Superintendent
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Nov 2014 - Present
Oversees all operations of the City of Tallmadge Parks and Recreation Department including personnel, facilities, parks, and long-range planning.
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Assistant Recreation Facility Manager
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Oct 2011 - Nov 2014
Oversees the overall daily operations of the Tallmadge Recreation Center including personnel, cleaning and maintenance, marketing, budgeting and programming.
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City of Massillon Parks and Recreation Department
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Massillon, Ohio
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MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR
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May 2008 - Oct 2011
Coordinated all marketing and promotional activities for the Parks and Recreation Department, including department web site, E-Newsletter, press releases and semi-annual program guide. Planned, implemented, supervised, and evaluated community special events for youth and adults. Prepared and administered annual budget. Acted at a liaison between customers and management to resolve complaints. Coordinated all marketing and promotional activities for the Parks and Recreation Department, including department web site, E-Newsletter, press releases and semi-annual program guide. Planned, implemented, supervised, and evaluated community special events for youth and adults. Prepared and administered annual budget. Acted at a liaison between customers and management to resolve complaints.
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RECREATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT/EVENTS SPECIALIST
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Jan 1999 - May 2008
Organized and supervised daily activities, special events, recreation programs, and 25 staff members to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and the community. Collaborated with Recreation Supervisor in administrative duties, payroll, staff development, and team building. Interviewed, trained, and directed employees to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction. Determined and purchased products and services for events and programs. Assisted in the creation and implementation of program budgets. Encouraged cooperative efforts among schools, businesses, police, boy scouts, and staff to ensure successful events attracting up to 1500 people. SPORTS SUPERVISOR/FIELD COORDINATOR (1999 TO 2006) Supervised winter sports and summer recreation activities designed to meet the needs and requests of the community. Created schedules, prepared fields, and kept scores for adult softball games. Resolved complaints regarding rules, umpires, and protests.
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Education
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Kent State University
B. S, Leisure Studies; Recreation Management