Nicolas Arias

Experience

1. Recreation Supervisor

   Manchester Parks & Recreation

   Jan 2016 — Present · Manchester, CT, US

   Redevelop and digitize staff handbook to include updated policies and e-signature verifications to allow for better tracking and management of part-time staff.> Manage part-time long-term employees and conducting annual evaluations and regular check-ins to ensure they feel supported and confident in their roles.> Effectively direct community events and programs from Cruisin\' on Main Street to Moon-Lit Yoga and supervise event staff and volunteers.> Developed electronic timecards for part-time and full-time employees to allow for easier payroll input and management.> Assist Director of the Department to prepare, create, and finalize budget materials and presentations to the Board of Directors.> Optimized arts and crafts bid procedures and oversee apparel purchasing procedures to ethically spend taxpayer funds.> Managed RecTrac Migration Project and spearheaded training and certification program for all employees.> Built framework for the OurParks Ambassador Training Program to help prepare ambassadors for connecting the community with our parks and greenspaces.> Coordinate communications across 3 divisions for seasonal and annual messaging and campaigns.> Developed an identity (brand) and standards for the Department to generate more awareness in the community and region.> Conceptualized and executed on the creation of the Rec on the Run program and the Nature Explorers Program which offer fun and equitable access to recreational opportunities for all.> Produced award-winning OurParks campaign to get the community excited about our greatest community assets, OurParks.> Piloted and expanded the mobile, then physical OurParks Store (Gear and Bike Shop) to provide community pride around the OurParks Campaign.> Developed marketing, public relations, advertising, and communications standards through digital, electronic, and print media to enable the Department to better communicate with the community.

Education

• Roger Williams University

  Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication

  2010 — 2013