Tracey Holman

About Tracey Holman

Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the recreational facilities and services industry. Skilled in Event Coordination and Logistics, Project Communication, Budgeting, Account Management, Social Media, Recreation, Fitness, and Staff Training. Strong operations professional with a passion for learning and for connecting people towards healthier lives. Master\'s degree focused in Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Sport Management from North Carolina State University. Currently working on Google Project Management Professional Certificate.

Experience

1. Director of Event Operations

   Skydive Chicago

   May 2020 — Present · Ottawa, IL, US

   Oversees and manages a diverse portfolio of over 90 events annually, showcasing exceptional organizational and communication skills with acute attention to detail-Implements strategic event marketing initiatives to increase event attendance and participant engagement-Develops and maintains strong relationships with vendors, sponsors, and partners, negotiating contracts, managing budgets, and ensuring optimal cost-effectiveness for all events-Utilizes project management tools and methodologies to streamline event planning processes, optimizing efficiency, and increasing communication between departments-Plans and executes SDC Summerfest, the annual iconic 9-day skydiving festival, resulting in a lifelong memories for over 700 participants from around the world-Coordinated the 2022 and 2024 United States Parachute Association National Championships, enhancing communication across teams and experience for all competitors and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction while adhering to budget constraints-Spearhead for the proposal, organization, and execution of the 2024 FAI World Parachuting Championships, managing global logistics, collaborating with international partners, and overseeing a successful event garnering positive feedback.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology

  2006 — 2010

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Arts, Communication

  2006 — 2010

• North Carolina State University

  Master's degree, Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Sport Management

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Team Building
• Personal Training
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Management
• Nsca Certified Personal Trainer
• Task Management
• Endurance
• Coaching
• Excel
• Exercise Physiology
• Leadership Development
• Athletic Training
• Cpr Certified
• Public Speaking
• Fitness
• American Red Cross Lifeguard
• Lifeguarding
• Social Networking
• Event Management
• Athletics
• Facebook
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Operant Conditioning
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Writing
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Nonprofits
• Fitness Training
• Customer Service
• Sports
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Wellness
• Strength Training
• Budgeting
• Word