Chief Executive Officer

• Feb 2021 - Present

Certified Personal Trainer

• Jan 2021 - Present

After retiring from a 27 year career as an Administrator for municipal and non-profit recreation & leisure services, health and fitness is still a passion.Our Personal Training programs offer fantastic one-on-one guidance, partner training, small group training and specialized programs at competitive prices. These packages are specifically designed to develop permanent, positive changes to your health, your level of physical fitness and your overall well-being. Personal Training with proven fitness techniques for maximum results with minimum time. Following your initial consultation, interview and body composition reports and analysis, your progress is carefully tracked over the course of your training program with periodic reevaluations to ensure that you are progressing at an appropriate pace toward meeting your goals.

Chief Operating Officer

• Jan 2019 - Present

An accomplished administrator with over 25 years of demonstrated expertise and exceptional skills in operations, personnel management, facilities management, contract negotiation, finance, as well as written and oral communication. Proven experience in building consensus and fostering a team environment resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.Specialties: Project Management, Process and Procedure, Team Building/Mentoring, Customer Satisfaction and Retention, Budget and Expense Control, P&L Management, Data Analysis and Reporting

Public Service Administrator - Retired

• Jan 1996 - Feb 2019

In this position I provided direction and leadership in the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Austin.Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Plan, organize, direct, review development and coordination within the Parks and Recreation department. Estimate, prepare, and proposes the annual budget. Monitor and authorize expenses/expenditures. Develop annual and long term/range goals and objectives. Collaborate with other departments and agencies, i.e., schools, businesses, etc. Provide advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, management, etc. Works with public and advisory boards to resolve issues/conflicts. Plan Capital Improvement Projects. Perform contract management duties, i.e., negotiates, approves, monitors contracts. Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.Responsibilities - Manage and/or Leadership Exercised. Responsible for the full range of managerial activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Programs. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.Skill in oral and written communication, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing, data analysis and problem solving, planning and organizing. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Youth & Adult Sports Director

• Jun 1992 - Jan 1996

SUMMARY: Report directly to CEO. Responsible for the organization, delivery and quality of YMCA programs to the membership and community. Worked independently and was expected to determine how to accomplish tasks.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Promoted and incorporated the YMCA four core values and character development model in to all program activities. Recruited, trained, and developed non-exempt and part time program staff and volunteers. Assisted in the marketing and distribution of program information. Organized and scheduled program registrations. Reviewed and processed program scholarship applications. Compiled program statistics and evaluations. Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with other community organizations. Developed and monitored program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Coordinated use of branch facilities for program activities and events.Established new program activities and expanded programs within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans. Assisted in branch fund raising activities and special events.Responded to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.