Jan Arnold

About Jan Arnold

An innovative results-focused executive with 25+ years of experience in government, not-for-profit and professional service organizations. Dynamic leader with proven success in process improvement, employee development, performance management, budget management, facility operations, customer service, and general management. Ability to lead teams at all levels to improve business processes and organizational efficiencies.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Park District of Oak Park

   May 2012 — Present · Oak Park, IL

   Provide executive leadership for the Park District of Oak Park and its 65 full-time and 450 part-time/seasonal staff members. Provide quality programs and recreational facilities for residents and program participants.Manage capital projects in of $30M. Ensure a culture that is committed to customer service, collaboration, teambuilding and solid business practices.

Education

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  MBA

  1999 — 2002

• Indiana University Bloomington

  M.S.

  1990 — 1992

• Murray State University

  B.S.

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Marketing
• Project Planning
• Government
• Program Management
• Nonprofits
• Team Leadership
• Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Strategy
• Policy
• Proposal Writing
• Facilities Management
• Coaching
• Event Management
• Team Building
• Organizational Development
• Staff Development
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Volunteer Management
• Performance Management
• Training
• Management
• Program Development
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Fundraising