Shannon Nazzal
Executive Director at Winnetka Park District | Transformational Leader Driving Innovation & Best Practices in Parks & Recreation
- Role
- Executive Director at Winnetka Park District
- Location
- Winnetka, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shannon Nazzal
I am an executive leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding public and nonprofit organizations through growth, change, and periods of heightened complexity. My work centers on aligning governance, strategy, operations, and fiscal stewardship to deliver measurable outcomes while maintaining trust, transparency, and accountability.Throughout my career, I have led multimillion-dollar budgets, directed high-performing teams, and advanced strategic initiatives across recreation, facilities, and community services. I have overseen capital projects, enterprise-wide planning efforts, financial auditing and management, and daily operations, partnering with elected boards and regulatory agencies to manage risk and uphold governance standards.A defining strength of my leadership is operating effectively in highly visible, highly accountable environments. I bring a steady, disciplined approach to decision-making, balancing long-term vision with practical execution, and maintaining organizational focus even amid competing perspectives or public scrutiny.I am deeply committed to developing people and building teams that thrive on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I believe strong organizations are built through clear expectations, data-informed decisions, and leaders who model integrity and professionalism.Beyond my executive role, I contribute to professional associations, continuing education, accreditation initiatives, and national committees. I enjoy mentoring emerging leaders and supporting organizations as they strengthen their foundations for long-term success. Open to connecting with executives, board members, and thought leaders who share a commitment to advancing organizational excellence.
Experience
Executive Director
Feb 2024 — Present · Winnetka, IL, US
Education
Florida State University
MS, Sports Administration
2003 — 2004
Florida State University
BA, Sports Management
1999 — 2003
Palm Beach State College
Non-Degree Seeking, Child Care and Support Services Management
2015 — 2015
Florida International University
MPA, Public Administration
2006 — 2015
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Grants
- Marketing Communications
- Employee Management
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Senior Services
- Leadership Development
- Program Management
- Proposal Writing
- Recreation
- Supervisory Skills
- Administration
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Government
- Press Releases
- Promotions
- Destination Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Coaching
- Tourism
- Customer Relations
- Policy
- Budgets
- Strategic Communications
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Management
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Athletic Administration
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Social Networking
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