William Allison Resume
WILLIAM ALLISON 3053 Edson Avenue | Bronx, New York, 10469 | Home:------------ | WillA------------
Education
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelors of Science in Sport Management May 2014
Minor in Business Administration
Dean’s List: 2x
CPR AED Certified
Experience
Recreation Specialist October 2016 – Present
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Conduct dynamic and innovative workshops, sports, events and specialized programs in recreational activities for the Recreation Center
• Develop and facilitate programming to engage participants in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure.
• Instruct participants in basic fitness skills including proper fitness equipment use, basic safety precautions, and the health benefits of regular exercise.
• Lead fitness classes and facilitate sports programs for participants of all ages.
• Generate activities and events for after school programs.
• Provide instructional activities and fitness programs for local schools on a monthly basis.
• Supervise over all volunteers and SYEP employees.
• Assist in day to day operations of recreation center
• Maintain equipment and fitness areas on a daily basis, including inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect play areas and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety and well-being of all members in recreation center
• Serve as liaison between Parks Department and community, patrons, parents, and children
• Implement the use of RecWare to register members and record attendance of Recreation Center
• Supervise and monitor the recreation center to ensure facility operations are up to standard
• Work closely with Deputy and Center Manager to ensure the recreation center provides essential programs and opportunities for members to thrive in sports and fitness.
• Represent Recreation Center in outreach and marketing efforts
Playground Associate May 2016 – October 2016
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Organize and implement group or team games, tournaments, multi-game events and other formal competitive activities.
• Develop various curricula to meet facility needs, facilitate skill development among participants/staff and evaluate outcomes and objectives during and after program implementation.
• Demonstrate good oral communication skills, give direction, and create and facilitate lesson plans for event management.
• Document and report accurate records of attendance, incidents and injuries.
• Maintain the health and safety of children under supervision.
• Ensure proper health and safety standards of areas utilized by children by removing broken, glass, litter or other hazardous materials.
Assistant Basketball Coach January 2016 – May 2016
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Responsible for developing weekly program plans focusing on various skills and development
• Assist in teaching fundamental basketball skills to program participants
• Implement basketball drills and instructions to program participants
• Organize team games between program participants
• Ensure safety of program participants in gym
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Agent January 2014 – July 2014
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office
• Provide front line customer service at the SUNY Fredonia campus ticket office
• Assist passengers with their travel needs
• Maintain, file and keep track of all ticket sales during shift.
• Serve as customer service representative, answering phone calls and selling tickets via phone
• Promote and sell tickets for campus events
SUNY Fredonia Summer Orientation Leader June 2014 – July 2014
SUNY Fredonia Summer Orientation Program
• Represented SUNY Fredonia by fulfilling various and diverse roles throughout training and orientation sessions
• Provided guidance and facilitate Summer Orientation activities to incoming students
• Conducted positive interactions between families and first-year students
• Served as a friend and mentor to new students
• Responsible for communicating and upholding Fredonia policies and special policies that applied specifically to the Summer Orientation Program
• Worked as a team with other OLs and SUNY Fredonia faculty and staff
• Participated and assisted with the organization, planning, and implementation of orientation activities for each orientation session
Sports Information Intern March 2013 - May 2014
SUNY Fredonia Sports Information Office
• Assist with website management and social media
• Maintain roster management on Blue Devil Athletics website prior to upcoming seasons
• Maintain collegiate athletics website with game schedule and events
• Create game programs for home events
• Assist with statistics, photography, and story writing during athletic contests
• Advertise and assist with annual events
• Write recaps for sporting events
• Compile statcrew statistics
• Aid in live stream of sporting events
• Served as member of event management staff
WILLIAM ALLISON 3053 Edson Avenue | Bronx, New York, 10469 | Home:------------ | WillA------------
Education
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelors of Science in Sport Management May 2014
Minor in Business Administration
Dean’s List: 2x
CPR AED Certified
Experience
Recreation Specialist October 2016 – Present
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Conduct dynamic and innovative workshops, sports, events and specialized programs in recreational activities for the Recreation Center
• Develop and facilitate programming to engage participants in sports, fitness and outdoor adventure.
• Instruct participants in basic fitness skills including proper fitness equipment use, basic safety precautions, and the health benefits of regular exercise.
• Lead fitness classes and facilitate sports programs for participants of all ages.
• Generate activities and events for after school programs.
• Provide instructional activities and fitness programs for local schools on a monthly basis.
• Supervise over all volunteers and SYEP employees.
• Assist in day to day operations of recreation center
• Maintain equipment and fitness areas on a daily basis, including inventory of necessary materials and supplies. Inspect play areas and report evidence of unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Promote NYC Parks Recreation Center memberships and assist in events and special projects.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety and well-being of all members in recreation center
• Serve as liaison between Parks Department and community, patrons, parents, and children
• Implement the use of RecWare to register members and record attendance of Recreation Center
• Supervise and monitor the recreation center to ensure facility operations are up to standard
• Work closely with Deputy and Center Manager to ensure the recreation center provides essential programs and opportunities for members to thrive in sports and fitness.
• Represent Recreation Center in outreach and marketing efforts
Playground Associate May 2016 – October 2016
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Organize and implement group or team games, tournaments, multi-game events and other formal competitive activities.
• Develop various curricula to meet facility needs, facilitate skill development among participants/staff and evaluate outcomes and objectives during and after program implementation.
• Demonstrate good oral communication skills, give direction, and create and facilitate lesson plans for event management.
• Document and report accurate records of attendance, incidents and injuries.
• Maintain the health and safety of children under supervision.
• Ensure proper health and safety standards of areas utilized by children by removing broken, glass, litter or other hazardous materials.
Assistant Basketball Coach January 2016 – May 2016
NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Responsible for developing weekly program plans focusing on various skills and development
• Assist in teaching fundamental basketball skills to program participants
• Implement basketball drills and instructions to program participants
• Organize team games between program participants
• Ensure safety of program participants in gym
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Agent January 2014 – July 2014
SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office
• Provide front line customer service at the SUNY Fredonia campus ticket office
• Assist passengers with their travel needs
• Maintain, file and keep track of all ticket sales during shift.
• Serve as customer service representative, answering phone calls and selling tickets via phone
• Promote and sell tickets for campus events
SUNY Fredonia Summer Orientation Leader June 2014 – July 2014
SUNY Fredonia Summer Orientation Program
• Represented SUNY Fredonia by fulfilling various and diverse roles throughout training and orientation sessions
• Provided guidance and facilitate Summer Orientation activities to incoming students
• Conducted positive interactions between families and first-year students
• Served as a friend and mentor to new students
• Responsible for communicating and upholding Fredonia policies and special policies that applied specifically to the Summer Orientation Program
• Worked as a team with other OLs and SUNY Fredonia faculty and staff
• Participated and assisted with the organization, planning, and implementation of orientation activities for each orientation session
Sports Information Intern March 2013 - May 2014
SUNY Fredonia Sports Information Office
• Assist with website management and social media
• Maintain roster management on Blue Devil Athletics website prior to upcoming seasons
• Maintain collegiate athletics website with game schedule and events
• Create game programs for home events
• Assist with statistics, photography, and story writing during athletic contests
• Advertise and assist with annual events
• Write recaps for sporting events
• Compile statcrew statistics
• Aid in live stream of sporting events
• Served as member of event management staff