Recreation Specialist

• Jul 2014 - Present

Develops, plans, promotes, coordinates, implements and evaluates inmate recreational activities including sports, games, tournaments, exercise programs, arts and handicrafts; schedules use of facilities and equipment for those activities. Instructs inmates in game rules and fundamental skills; instructs inmate contestants in athletic activities to improve skills and teamwork. Checks condition of equipment for wear and security to ensure the safety of staff and inmates; obtains needed repair; requisitions supplies and equipment. Screens video and reading material for appropriateness for inmates; solicits donations from individuals or private organizations for video and reading materials and other donations. Prepares and maintains records and reports on activities conducted, inmate participation, and violation of regulations during recreational activities. Distributes games and reading materials to inmate living and recreational areas. Sets up and operates televisions, video cassette recorders and radios for the inmates. Trains and instructs inmate trustees in inmate services and recreational activities. Orients and instructs new staff in correctional and recreational regulations, policies and procedures. Researches and recommends new equipment and facilities. Show less

Guest Teacher

• Feb 2011 - Jun 2014

Teach K-12 grade level students. Manage students' learning; implement classroom, school and district policies. Quickly develop and deliver academic instruction. Preserve confidentiality of students and sensitive personal affairs. Developed proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Required to use various office machines including: photocopier, fax machine, computers, and printers. Develop workbooks, handouts, flip charts, transparencies, slides, computerized presentations, videotapes, and CDs. Evaluate classroom situations and take action to provide an effective learning environment. Deliver instruction through confident classroom management skills, and strict adherence to school-district policies. Leave detailed reports informing teacher of material covered, classroom behavior, and class effort. Show less

Baseball Camp Coach

• Dec 2007 - Jun 2014

Taught advanced baseball techniques to youth. Evaluated baseball, personal and communicational skills to create personalized advancement plans. Designed, coordinated, and scheduled weekly team training sessions. Mentored young athletes and interacted with families of various cultural backgrounds. Taught advanced baseball techniques to youth. Evaluated baseball, personal and communicational skills to create personalized advancement plans. Designed, coordinated, and scheduled weekly team training sessions. Mentored young athletes and interacted with families of various cultural backgrounds.

Temp Technical Support - Pac-12 Rowing Championship 2014

• May 2014 - May 2014

Crowd Management

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2014

Coordinate and schedule various Event Management components for high volume restaurant and bar. Create security plans in accordance with applicable laws and existing needs. Market and promote various events held at the bar using avenues of: social media, charity events, distribution of promotional items, and relationship marketing. Act decisively and appropriately. Exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively. Constantly evaluate effectiveness of procedures and provide recommendations for improvement. Supervise and monitor six to ten staff members to maintain continuity and safe delivery of security procedures. Have great interpersonal interactions with patrons as well as with other team members. Plan and organize security unit meetings. Show less

Crowd Manager

• May 2013 - Sep 2013

Enforce Raley Field policies, procedures, and code of conduct. Manage situations of conflict and confrontation with level-headedness and professionalism. Conduct bag searches with attention to detail. Provide positive guest interaction, handling conflict in a non-threatening manner. Enforce Raley Field policies, procedures, and code of conduct. Manage situations of conflict and confrontation with level-headedness and professionalism. Conduct bag searches with attention to detail. Provide positive guest interaction, handling conflict in a non-threatening manner.

Softball Coach

• Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

Produce game strategies, forming practice plans, creating team functions, interacting with league officials/parents, etc. Produce game strategies, forming practice plans, creating team functions, interacting with league officials/parents, etc.

Temporary Sales Associate

• May 2011 - May 2011

Facility set up, prepared official apparel for sale and managed cash registers. Helped raise money for breast cancer research. Facility set up, prepared official apparel for sale and managed cash registers. Helped raise money for breast cancer research.

Stone Restoration Apprentice

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

Performed manual labor including: cleaning, cutting, sealing, and polishing of stones. Evaluated difficult construction methods to ensure safety and job completion. Met with prospective clients and discussed possible solutions. Developed and maintained client files with information associated with personal information, work receipts, client correspondence, and dates of work. Performed manual labor including: cleaning, cutting, sealing, and polishing of stones. Evaluated difficult construction methods to ensure safety and job completion. Met with prospective clients and discussed possible solutions. Developed and maintained client files with information associated with personal information, work receipts, client correspondence, and dates of work.

Event Management and Security

• Aug 2005 - Jan 2006

Performed field level security for all USC and UCLA home football games while fundraising for baseball team. Duties included: checking for proper certification to obtain field access, keeping fire lanes and exits unoccupied, crowd security, etc. Performed field level security for all USC and UCLA home football games while fundraising for baseball team. Duties included: checking for proper certification to obtain field access, keeping fire lanes and exits unoccupied, crowd security, etc.