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Skills

  • Event Marketing Campaigns
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Crisis Management and Incident Reporting
  • Sustainability Practices Implementation
  • Trend Analysis and Competitor Benchmarking
  • Attendance Growth Strategy
  • Customer service excellence
  • Visitor engagement strategies
  • Facility Scheduling and Usage Optimization

Work Experiences

  • Boosted out-of-town attendance by 30%.
  • Drew crowds of over 5.
  • Achieved Top Performer for Excellence in Event Management.
  • Authored event-day contingency plans.
  • Designed emergency response protocols.
  • Was in charge of hiring and scheduling park employees and volunteers.
  • Directed a 2017-long park renovation project that brought in 15 additional event bookings within the first 6 months.
  • Allowed for actionable insights.
  • Designed and implemented emergency response protocols that enhanced visitor safety and reduced liability risks at multiple events.
  • Developed large-scale park events.

Summaries

  • Eager to leverage event-planning skills.
  • Adept at collaborating with city officials.
  • Coordinated park events smoothly.
  • Dedicated to providing outstanding park events.
  • Demonstrated leadership in negotiating vendor contracts.
  • Delivered outstanding park events.
  • Adept at managing resources efficiently.
  • Adept at volunteer recruitment and training.
  • Award-winning Special Event and Park Manager with a notable ability to secure sponsorships worth $17 for community-driven park initiatives. Highly organized with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
  • Boosted revenue by $15.

Accomplishments

  • Negotiated partnerships with 8 regional vendors, generating an additional $2 in park revenue over 8 months/metric period.
  • Integrated new public safety technology that improved event response time during medical emergencies by 82% seconds.
  • Rebranded park’s seasonal festivals, increasing visitor turnout by 56% year-over-year.
  • Organized the most-attended holiday festival in park history, with total revenue surpassing $13.
  • Initiated collaboration with local artists and performers, enhancing the cultural impact of public-facing park events.
  • Reduced event risks and environmental impact by establishing strict compliance protocols with local and federal environmental regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to roll out a city-wide sustainability initiative, reducing event waste by 16%.
  • Conducted public presentations and stakeholder briefings to detail seasonal event strategies and goals, winning buy-in from 17 community partners.
  • Spearheaded social media campaigns that boosted public event RSVPs by 66% over 18 weeks.
  • Standardized park maintenance schedules and procedures, resulting in a 81% reduction in unscheduled repairs.

Affiliations

  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), NRPA 2020
  • Member, Professional Event Organizers Network (PEON) 2016 - Present
  • Presenter, Austin Parks Coalition Annual Conference on Community Event Partnerships 2020
  • Member, Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) 2018 - Present
  • Participant, Financial Planning for Events and Park Operations Leadership Summit 2020
  • Member, Sustainable Event Alliance (SEA) 2015 - Present
  • Member, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), initiative
  • Completed, Certified Professional in Systems Engineering (CPSE) for Event Logistics, Cedar Works 2019
  • Participant, Parks and Event Management Workshop Series, Beacon Labs 2016
  • Participant, NRPA Online Learning: Event Marketing & Communications for Parks 2024

Certifications

  • Certified Community Event Specialist (CES) - method
  • Safety and Security Risk Management in Sports and Events - University of Southern Mississippi
  • Operations Excellence in Event Management Certification - Cornell University
  • Certified Public Park Administrator (CPPA) - National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
  • Environmental Sustainability in Parks and Events Certification - standard
  • Disability and Accessibility in Events Management Certification - initiative
  • Wedding Planning Certification - The Bridal Society
  • Volunteer Management Certification - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) - National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) - CFRE International

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