Maria M.
Making things happen. Good things always (at least that’s the intent!) Disclaimer: Personal account. Opinions are my own and do not represent the opinions of my employers.
- Role
- Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources at Town of Garner, NC
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maria M.
Making things happen. No fancy words or fuzzy descriptions.
Experience
Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
May 2021 — Present
Leads a dynamic department overseeing parks, recreation, and cultural resources, serving a growing municipality in the Triangle region. Team successes to date include securing significant grant funding for new park development projects, implementing strategic staffing changes, and spearheading the development of inclusive playgrounds and park enhancement initiatives.
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Florida International University
Graduate Level (M.S. Program), Mass Communication / Public Relations
Rutgers University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History
Skills
- Public Policy
- Art History
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Event Management
- Editing
- Grant-Making
- Event Planning
- Management
- Program Development
- Non-Profits
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Arts Administration
- Research
- Grants
- Art
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Sculpture
- Philanthropy
- Fine Art
- Social Media
- Curating
- Program Management
- Contemporary Art
- Museum Collections
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Fundraising
- Public Affairs
- Marketing Communications
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