Date: 2005-10-14
From: Somewhere, head'n SOUTH- Austin

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OK, THIS IS MY RESUME FROM A SIMPLE CUT AND PASTE; SHOULD ANYONE REALLY CARE (AND I HOPE SOMEONE DOES!)DOMINO IRELAND Phone (786) 525-7217 ¢¢ E-mail dominoi@hotmail.com-Education Aug. 1996 Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida. Bachelor of Science in Leisure Services and Studies. GPA: 3.69/4.0 - Cum LaudeDec. 1993 St. Petersburg (Junior) College St. Petersburg, Florida. Associate of Arts. GPA:3.8/4.0- High HonorsMay 1991 Humanities Center Institute of Allied Health Pinellas Park, Florida. Massage Therapy Certification -Professional ExperienceMay 2003 to Feb. 2005   Pinecrest Gardens- Village of Pinecrest, FL            Program & Events CoordinatorOversee all Program and Events at Pinecrest Gardens, a registered Historical Park and Tropical Gardens. Developed a broad program and events calendar that is aggressive and diverse. Community coordinator for program instructor hiring and relations as well as camps and special programs. Responsible for event rentals, sponsorships, vendors and entertainment. Event planning, production and evaluation. Work with budgeting, press-releases and multimedia ads as well as overall park promotion and function.Oct. 1996 to Present/Ongoing         Innovative Leisure, Inc.- West Palm BeachEvents & Programs ManagerProgram development, special event planning, and management. Administration, training, staffing, and staff enhancement. Vendor relations. Warehouse & office management. Needs assessment and evaluation. Account proposals, contracts and billing. Facilitate, produce, and promote special events and various recreation programs throughout Florida. In addition, I served as Special Olympics Area X Games Director with Rec. Temps. My role with the company has varied throughout the years.Nov. 1997 to Dec. 1999               City of Seminole Parks & Recreation, FLRecreation & Event SupervisorSpecial event and recreation supervision. Staff supervisor, community service coordinator, senior & teen programs and out-of-area recreation trip administrator. Volunteer and Teen Board director. Facility management, rental scheduling, supervision, safety and maintenance. Budgeting, fundraising, revenue generation and budget/revenue projection. General department administration. Detailed work with grants and generation of capital project funding, approval and appropriation. -Additional Professional Activities February 2003 to May 2003               Martin County Parks & Recreation, FLContractual Recreation Staff Developed teen summer camp 2003 and also assisted with Spring Music in the Park Festival Series as well as with other events and programs as needed.January 1992 to August 1996               Florida (collectively during educational periods)Various positions in Recreation, Parks, Events and Program PlanningI) SMIC- Site Manager in Charge at Pinellas Central Elementary school. II) Events and Summer Camp with Tallahassee Parks & Recreation. III) Nonprofit event service with Springtime Tallahassee, Special Olympics, & United Way projects. IV) Corporate events & programs with Resort Sports Inc. in Orlando.-Professional Memberships & Certifications Florida Recreation and Park AssociationNational Recreation and Park AssociationResort and Commercial Recreation AssociationFlorida Festivals & Events AssociationCertified Park and Recreation Professional No. 96-018Certified Commercial Recreation Professional No. 09 -Professional Development Completed Leadership and Management Institute 1998Completed Leadership and Management Institute II 1999Executive Board - Miss Seminole (Miss America Pageant) Funding Chair 1998-99.Palm Beach County Seminole Boosters, Inc. Board of Directors 1997Past President- Seminole Collegiate Association of Leisure Professionals- F.S.U. 1996Served as Job Mart Chair for the 1998 FRPA State Conference.Served as Public Relations Chair for the 2002 FRPA State Conference.-Objective Intention & Aspiration- To find the unique and rewarding community, with a superb leisure setting, in which to provide unique leisure pursuits, recreation programs and events that are truly special and that are rich in meaning, challenge and in providing me a lifetime of creative fulfillment. -Awards & Accomplishments Completed Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine 2005The FRPA Distinguished Young Professional Award 1998The FRPA Outstanding Student Achievement Award 1996Cum Laude Graduate Florida State UniversityHigh Honors Graduate St. Petersburg Junior CollegeCouncil of 100 Presidents FSU National Dean's List 1994 & 1995Dean's list St. Petersburg Junior College 1992-1994Dean's List FSU College of Education 1994-1996Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 1993Rho Phi Lambda Leisure Services Honorary 1995Humanities Center Academic Excellence Award 1991Honorable Discharge United States Marine Corps 1990MA 0011908 1991 -StrengthsCreativity, Program Planning, Marketing, Vendor-Sponsor-Participant Relations, Staff Supervision and Team Building.-Sample Program and Events HighlightsPinecrest gARTens Fine Art Festival-Director & creator of a juried multi-media event.Shakespear Stroll FestivalArts at the Gardens- Programs, Classes, Workshops and Gallery Galas.Chili in the Village- A sanctioned chili cook-off event and fundraiser.Backyard Paradise- A tropical gardening showcase and exhibition.Holidays in the Garden- Chalk Art Festival, Snow Day and Instructor Art Show.Imagination Station Weekends- A diverse year-round program for family fun.Folk Concert in the Gardens Series