Thurman D.

About Thurman D.

I want to create a fun, caring and engaging recreational experience for all youth while mentoring staff.

Experience

1. Recreation Superintendent

   City of Chesapeake

   Mar 2018 — Present · Chesapeake, VA, US

   Leads, organizes and directing through subordinates\' comprehensive recreational programs and events for all aspects of the community.Develops and presents budget requirements, oversees and approves expenditures, and prepares financial reports.Supervises staff including recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, assigning, evaluating work, scheduling, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating. Provides customer service relations to a diverse population of visitors, citizens groups, volunteers, program participants, community groups and other city departments that exceeds the expectations ofthe City\'s Customer Care standards. Prepares a variety of analytical studies, reports, manuals, packages and related information; presents recommendations for decision-making purposes. Researches, develops and supports implementation of policy and procedures; interprets and enforces same. Maintains record system for assigned areas; processes daily paperwork including memos, correspondence, requisitions, payroll, computer inquiries, registrations, reservation systems, evaluations, surveys and personnel information. Develops public/private partnerships to support program and facility needs. Identifies and responds to community concerns and issues consistent with established policies. Leads staff and professional meetings to exchange information; leads related board and commission meetings; attends professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.Makes presentations to City and community organizations, boards, non-profits and groups to inform citizens of available programs and activities. Develops departmental safety standards policies for recreational and park programs, facilities and participants. Investigates allegations of misconduct relating to activities or programs and prepares recommendations. Supervises Community Centers, Instructional Programs, Seniors, Therapeutic Recreation, Youth Programs, and Housekeeping/Warehouse/Work Order Center.

Education

• Norfolk State University

  Masters of Music Education

  2011 — 2012

• Norfolk State University

  Music Education

  2005 — 2010