Experience

City of Monterey Park

• United States
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Recreation & Community Services

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Recreation Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2021

  • Plan, develop and direct the City's comprehensive Recreation and Community Services programs such as aquatics, specialized classes, senior activities and community special events.• Direct the operations and reservations of all recreational facilities including community centers, aquatic facilities, gymnasiums, day care, amphitheater, clubhouse, picnic rental areas and sports fields.• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide staff training; work with staff to correct deficiencies; administer and implement disciplinary actions.• Manage the development and administration of the Department’s annual budget; monitor and approve expenditures; Ascertain sources of funding and recommend adjustments.• Provide liaison, direction, and guidance to City Commissions including: Recreation and Park Commission, Commission on Aging, Community Participation Commission and Sister Cities Commission • Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of programs. Identify opportunities for improvement. • Plan, develop and direct the coordination of over 26 city wide special events. • Manage the coordination and development of City’s monthly publication, the Cascades and television channel MPK-TV. Show less

• Special Events Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Plan, develop and direct the coordination of over 26 city wide special events. • Manage multiple volunteer event committees and Commissions.• Manage the development and administration of the Division’s budget and multiple event budgets. • Maintain successful events by securing sponsorships and ensuring all events are self-sustaining• Promote and market all activities to guarantee a high level of participation. • Make presentations to city council, civic groups, and business leaders. Develop partnerships and collaboration opportunities.• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide staff training; work with staff to correct deficiencies; administer and implement disciplinary actions.• Coordinate all volunteer programs and court appointed community service• Manage the coordination and development of City’s monthly publication, the Cascades and television channel MPK-TV.• Attend meetings and assist in providing staff support to City Commissions including the preparation and presentation of staff reports; meet with various professional and community groups to promote activities.• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of programs. Identify opportunities for improvement and review them with the Director. Show less



Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Active Alumni

  • Oct 1997 - Present

  2001 Brother of the Year, AZ Chapter 2005 National Alumni of the Year 2007 Brother of the Decade, AZ Chapter 2001 Brother of the Year, AZ Chapter 2005 National Alumni of the Year 2007 Brother of the Decade, AZ Chapter



Element Management Group LLC/ LMI Group/ Frontline Entertainment Agency

• Event Coordinator/ Marketing/Talent Relations

  • Apr 2007 - Feb 2015

  • Event coordination/Booking of Major label artists and celebrities events • Nightclub marketing and management • Identify potential investors and solidify business relationships. Develops strategic plan to insure buyer maintains a successful budget • Collaborates on event timeline, location, operations, and staffing • Works with buyer to negotiate third party vendors. Helps negotiate and develop partnerships and sponsors. • Serve as liaison between buyer and artist/celebrity or manager and insure all items stipulated in the contract are met Show less



Nationwide Funding, LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Financing Consultant

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2009



City of Pomona, Community Services Dept.

• Recreation Supervisor

  • May 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Supervise six (6) community facilities, teen centers, after school programs, and special events • Participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget and CDBG budget. Submit budget recommendations and monitor expenditures. • Serve as liaison and collaborate with school districts, community and municipal organizations. Provide presentations to local agencies, promoting programs, assessing community needs, and developing future collaborations. • Prepare and deliver effective oral presentations to civic, social, and business groups. • Recruit and coordinate contract classes at facilities. • Manage all city-wide volunteer programs for adults and teens. Mentor Teen Council. • Design promotional materials, brochures, flyers, and advertisements. • Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff. Show less



City of Ontario, Community Services Dept.

• Recreation and Community Services Supervisor

  • Nov 2004 - May 2006

  • Supervise a community facility while developing a variety of community-based recreation and community service programs, activities, and special events • Ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of operations and activities for the community facility and park area. • Schedule and provide direction and training to part-time and volunteer personnel. Conduct staff meetings to discuss participation and status of programs and needed improvements • Liaisons and collaborates with area schools, local community organizations, and businesses to determine community needs assessment, develop joint activities, and solicit donations. • Oversee the work, development, and growth of staff. Recommends and participates in hiring, discipline, training, evaluating, and scheduling, of full-time staff. • Establish relations with community centers, business leaders, and city dignitaries • Handled budget reports, yearly supply orders, and monthly reports. Show less



Human Resources, Police Dept.

• Outreach Specialist

  • Sep 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Manage caseload of pre-selected clients ranging in ages from 12-22 yrs old. • Work with youths in their home and/or school environment to provide services ranging from behavior management, crisis intervention, and self- help skill building. • Responsible for counseling, case management, and full family client support. • Provide direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of emotionally disturbed adolescents. • Develop specific interventions designed to target behaviors as well as set outcome projections for optimal results. • Ensure services are provided when and where they are needed and treatment is based on the strengths and skills of each individual adolescent. • Monitor, document and track status of clients on a daily/monthly basis to aide in the research and development of Project Bridge Program. • Serve as a liaison between clients, City of Riverside, County Probation, and community resources. Show less