Dana Martin's Resume (Last updated March 17th 2008)

• 18 years experience in the fundamentals and techniques of recreation programming for youth and adults.
  

• 14 years experience in the operation of recreation centers.
  

• Successful administration of full facility, 9500 member YMCA with an annual budget of 2.4 million dollars in revenue.
  

• Proven ability to grow programs and revenue.
  

2006 - 32% , 2007 - 60%

• Relationship Point Person for the roll-out of the YMCA's national health initiative, Activate America, to the YMCA of the Suncoast. Responsible for training branch management for 8 YMCA's in the following member focused trainings; Listen First, Facilitating Groups through Change and Coaching with Care.
  

• Successful completion of YMCA of the Usa's Executive Development Program. This 9 month intensive executive level training enabled me to explore, perfect and develop problem-solving, management and leadership skills that prepare them for YMCA branch and corporate executive positions.
  

Overall responsibility for 9500 member full-facility YMCA with an annual budget of 2.4 million dollars. Directly supervise all departments to include Membership, Family and Teens, Youth and Adult Sports, Aquatics, Wellness and Maintenance. Supervise 4 full-time exempt directors, 6 full-time hourly coordinators and 98 part-time staff. Work directly with 30 member, volunteer branch advisory board to insure sound fiscal and operational practices and fulfillment of Mission.
Directly supervise and facilitate annual support campaign with 2008 goal of $120,000.
Responsible for monthly financial performance, explanation of variances and implementation of action plans. A highly visible position in the community, frequently gave presentations to local service organizations, schools and participation in the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Actively involved at YMCA of the Suncoast Association level. These duties include representation of Hernando Branch at monthly aquatic, membership and wellness team meetings, quarterly teach the New Employee Orientations to all new employees, participate in the recruitment and retention committee and serve as the relationship point person for the roll-out of the Activate America Initiative.

Under the direction of Executive Director directly supervised Aquatic Department, Sports Department, Teen and Family Program Department and Wellness Department. Responsibilities included the day-to-day general administration of the branch including staff supervision, budget and expense control, revenue generation, program development and quality control, committee development, member/community relations, long-range planning and facility maintenance. In addition as directed , provided leadership for the achievement of association goals.
Success included:

• Increases in participation and revenue in youth sports programs. 2006 - 32%, 2007 - 60%.
  

• Successfully directed annual support campaign with goal of $81,000.
  

• Gulick Initiative test branch. Successfully implemented Gulick Initiatives and change package for YMCA of the USA in the development of the Activate America Initiative.
  

• Successfully completed YMCA of the USA Executive Development Program. This 9 month intensive executive level training develops skills necessary for success.
  

Under direction of Executive Director directly supervised sports department and staff, youth and family program department and staff, ropes course department and staff, teen department, director and staff, and maintenance department, director and staff. Responsibilities included the day-to-day general administration of the departments including staff supervision, budget and expense control,, income generation, program development and quality control, and member/community relations.
Success included:

• Development and successful implementation of new youth volleyball program, youth T-ball program and women's soccer program.
  

• Reorganization of youth soccer program that lead to increases in participation from 125 to 400 children.
  

• Awarded Association of YMCA Professionals "Rookie of the Year" Award for impact on youth soccer program.

Served as Director of Recreation for a new 18,000 square foot Family Life Center. Organized, developed and implemented new Christian Recreation Department. Responsibilities varied as building was completed. Duties included developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures, program development, fund-raising to equip new facility, marketing of new facility and other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor.
Successes included:

• Development and implementation of a new faith-based sports program including a youth soccer league, a Upward Basketball League, a kinder-sports program for 3-5 year olds, a adult drop-in soccer program and a adult drop-in basketball program.
  

• Development and implementation of a new faith-based youth and adult enrichment program including family nights, youth dance and gymnastic classes, adult wellness classes and after-school program.
  

• Development and implementation of a new summer camp program including soccer camp, basketball camp, art camp and traditional camp.

Multi-faceted position requiring diverse management and administrative responsibilities for a 6000 member Church and a 600 student school. Primary responsibilities included total accountability for the management and administration of the Parish recreation department, school athletic department and supervision of the church and school security. In addition served as head coach for school's boys soccer team.
Successes included:

• Development and implementation of new Boy's Middle School soccer program.
  

• Addition of new kinder-sports programs for 3-5 year olds.