Feb 13, 2023

Maria Larson

  • Program, Project, or Communications Manager
  • Twin Cities, MN, USA
Full time Admin-Clerical Business Development Communications Management Marketing Other

Personal Summary

Efficient and effective Program Manager with over five years experience in planning, promoting, and executing recreation programs and events. Proven measurable success in increasing profits, improving customer satisfaction and expanding community engagement. Practicing Catholic with a strong work ethic.

Work Experience

Recreation Supervisor- Youth and Family
Sep 2020 - Feb 2023 City of New Brighton
  • Plan, promote, and execute over 200 youth, adult, and adaptive recreation programs and events

  • Hire, train and supervise full time permanent staff and over 30 part-time and seasonal staff 

  • Supervise independent contractors and contractual services

  • Market and promote programs, engage with community members, and measure program success

  • Manage approximately $700,000 of recreation budget

Recreation Supervisor - Sports and Aquatics
Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 City of New Brighton
  • Plan and supervise aquatics programs, sports lessons, leagues and special events for all ages

  • Hire, train and supervise 60+ part-time staff and full-time permanent staff members

  • Oversee over 100 volunteer coaches and team managers to effectively run sports leagues

  • Coordinate field and park reservations for youth athletic associations, residents and organizations

  • Manage approximately $800,000 of recreation budget

Sports and Aquatics Specalist
Jun 2018 - Sep 2019 City of New Brighton
  • Assist with recruiting, training, and supervision of lifeguards, instructors and officials

  • Plan sports and aquatics programs, write curriculums, order equipment and promote programs

  • Coordinate facility permits and league schedules with other organizations and municipalities

English Teacher
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 Immaculate Conception Catholic School
  • Developed and conducted lesson plans in Language Arts for grades 5-8

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed numerous school events and fundraising efforts

  • Responsible for parent communication on academic and social performance

News Reporter & Freelance Writer
Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 Various Publications

Various Publications including The Bismarck Tribune, The Catholic Spirit, and Verily Magazine

  • Developed and conducted lesson plans in Language Arts for grades 5-8

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed numerous school events and fundraising efforts

  • Responsible for parent communication on academic and social performance

Education

English and Catholic Studies
Sep 2012 - May 2017 University of Mary