Corey K. Wilson

About Corey K. Wilson

Executive Leadership with a Focus on Stakeholder & Customer Relations and Metrics-Based Analytical Skills. Proven acumen required to communicate with boards, public officials, and members of the public. Exceptional passion for executing the mission of a Recreation & Parks Commission for Louisiana’s largest parish, with a population citizens. Post-graduate law & undergraduate business degrees, combined with a data-driven and customer -focused mindset, consensus-building management style, and uncompromising work ethic within government, business, recreation, and public arenas. Recreation Agency Policy & Analysis Skills Overseeing Staffing, IT, HR & Finance Community-Government Relations Executing Programs & Strategic Initiatives Achieving Positive Agency Sustainability Developing Presentations & Proposals Data-Driven Planning & Budgeting Public accountability & Transparency Leading, Motivating & Developing Staff

Experience

1. Chief of Management and Business Services

   Brec

   Jan 2012 — Present

   Oversee administrative of 180+ parks, observatory, nature center, performing arts theatre, equestrian park, art gallery, arboretum, zoo, golf courses, dog parks, extreme sports park, BMX track, velodrome, aquatics center, trails system, fishing ponds, playgrounds, food & beverage outlets, recreation centers, plantation, museum, stadiums, sports complex, ballfield, and tennis centers. Member of Senior Executive Team. Focus on Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Legal, Marketing, PR, IT, HR, Risk Management, and Internal Controls. Played a key role in earning national reaccreditation for an unprecedented 5th time, meeting all 144 standards. BREC is a two-time National Gold Medal Award winner and 13-time national finalist. Oversee planning and implementation of a $95.2 million annual budget, systems & controls, capital & operational budget, revenue collections, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, auditing, procurement, and asset management. Executive accountability for auditing, asset management, compliance with state procurement requirements, public bid laws, and agency purchasing policies. Achieved record of 100% unmodified audits with two or less findings per year. Personally responsible for executive-level hiring, training, evaluation and retention of other key executive staff including the Director of Finance, Director of HR, Director of Communications, Director of IT, and Internal Audit Manager. Coordinate with mayors, federal & state government, universities, schools, corporate sponsors, business leaders, league representatives, church groups, community advocates, and BREC Foundation. Plan & direct BREC’s $1 million annual marketing & PR campaigns to promote hundreds of upcoming events, programs. Established the agency’s first Internal Audit division ensuring compliance with agency policies, local, state, and federal laws with a focus on continuous process improvements in all areas of the agency.

Education

• Harvard Law School

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1998 — 2001

• Morehouse College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1992 — 1996

• Eleanor McMain Magnet School

  High School Diploma