Tameka D. Williams Application Materials
Tameka D. Williams Application Materials
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special events, outreach, golf enterprise), and Property Management (building &
grounds maintenance, custodian).
✓ Served as chief spokesperson for RCRC and represents the agency at Board of
Commissioners meetings, serves on committees and task forces, professional
affiliations, and participates in other community groups and activities. • • -
✓ Created and/or changed policies and procedures and recommended to the
Commission Board; interpret, clarify, and administer agency policies, procedures,
and regulations with staff and the public.
✓ Created and executed plans and agreements to include Master Plan, Compensation
Plan, Strategic Plan, SOPs, MOAs/MOUs, etc.
✓ Created relationships and effectively communicate with the Board of Commissioners,
County Council Representatives, State Senators, House of Representatives,
community groups, businesses, and media representatives.
✓ Worked with the Board and citizen committees; implements methods of involving the
public in the Commission's planning/decision-making process.
✓ Revamped the Richland County Recreation Foundation Board by establishing
consistency with members, meetings, and updated documentation (i.e. bylaws).
✓ Worked closely with staff to develop comprehensive operation and capital budgets.
✓ Prepared and recommended yearly budget for Board and County Council approval
and prudently manages resources within budget guidelines; maintained the Agency's
Operating and Capital Budget of over $17 million dollars.
✓ Provided oversight for all public relations and special event activities to promote
RCRC.
✓ Supervised employees, involving instructing, assigning and reviewing work,
maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees,
appraising employee performance, promotions, discipline, termination and salaries.
✓ Directed and supervised the development and implementation of the Agency's goals
and objectives; reviewed and evaluated the overall operation of the agency.
✓ Coordinated and developed training opportunities for staff to increase professional
knowledge of daily operations and recreation professionals.
✓ Compiled needs assessments on agency programs and prepared reports with
recommendations based on assessments.
✓ Revamped the Agency's Strategic Plan 2023-26.
✓ Lead Agency's CAPRA Re-Accreditation process and team; approved various
documentation for accreditation.
✓ Serves as a CAPRA Visitor.
✓ Certified various staff in CPR/First Aid/AED/Epipen.
City of Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Business Manager (July 2015 to August 2019)
✓ Supervised department employees, involving instruction, assigned and reviewed
work, maintained standards, acted on employee problems, selected new employees,
appraised employee performance, promotions, discipline, termination and salaries.
✓ Oversaw several Djvisions including but not limited to front desk operations,
Cemetery operations and its staff, Marketing, Volunteers and Special Projects staff,
Special Events and Special permitting.
✓ Performed system administration duties for specific department software to include
registration, facility reservations, timekeeping, financial management, cemetery web-
based.
✓ Managed accounts payable and receivable, procurement, bid and proposal
documents, purchase orders, contracts, goods and services, construction and
payroll.
✓ Compiled needs assessments on department programs and prepared reports with
recommendations based on assessments.
✓ Maintained Department's monthly reports and compiled into annual reports.
✓ Coordinated training opportunities for department staff to increase knowledge of
Department daily operations.
✓ Prepared and maintained the Department's operating budget of over $7 million
dollars.
✓ Maintained Department's Capital Improvement Budget of over$ 9.1 million dollars
and grant funding. •
✓ Secured federal grants and local contribution funds for $38,500 for Suffolk Fine Arts
Commission.
✓ Lead Department's CAPRA Accreditation process and team.
✓ Developed and implemented agency-wide policies and procedures.
✓ Revamped and branded the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission by establishing
consistency with members, meetings, updated bylaws and logo.
✓ Certified 48 volunteer coaches for youth sports and certified 3 staff as clinicians.
✓ Served as the transportation coordinator for department and city-wide programs and
events.
City of Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Recreation Manager {April 2008 to July 2015)
✓ Arranged, scheduled and secured necessary instructional and supervisory personnel
to carry out recreation program opportunities; developed, recommended and
implemented departmental policies pertaining to recreation and athletic programs.
✓ Worked with community groups and individuals in determining recreation and athletic
program needs and interests of the community and establishing programs to meet
such needs on the local, state & national level.
✓ Supervised, trained, evaluated, disciplined, and scheduled staff and dealt with
personnel issues as they arose.
✓ Participated in the recruitment, promotion, interviewing, hiring, and training of
Recreation Division employees.
✓ Pr~pared budget request and justification for Recreation Division and allocated funds
between five sections and approved expenditures.
✓ Assisted with Capital Improvement Projects for the renovation and addition of three
Recreation Centers.
✓ Secured over $200,000 dollars in grant funding for summer feeding programs.
✓ Served as NYSCA Chapter Director & Clinician and certified 6 staff as clinicians.
✓ Attended various organizational and community meetings.
City of Suffolk Parks & Recreation, Athletic Supervisor {February 2002 to April
2008)
✓ Implemented and increased City-sponsored athletic programs and events for all
ages, genders and special populations; organized and promoted playoffs,
tournaments, clinics and special events for various leagues and sports.
✓ Hired and supervised staff and recruited volunteer coaches.
✓ Planned and implemented new and existing athletic and recreational programs
citywide; coordinated coach certification clinics.
✓ Oversaw division annual budget and expenses.
✓ Coordinated and supervised the use and maintenance of athletic facilities,
gymnasiums, and a municipal pool.
✓ Ordered and maintained inventory of athletic and recreation equipment and supplies;
complied statistics and prepared reports.
✓ Oversaw operations of the only City municipal pool.
✓ Established the Athletic Community League Advisory.
✓ Became the first Certified Youth Sports Administrator in the Department.
✓ Served as NYSCA Chapter Director & Clinician and certified 25 staff as clinicians.
✓ Certified 221 volunteer coaches for youth sports for Department and other Athletic
Associations.
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS &
CERTIFICATIONS
WiBaR...CommitteeMember, Women In l?ar,ksand8ecreatioR
CAPRA Visitor since 2021, NRPA Certification of Accredited Parks and Recreation
Agencies
SCSPD Board Member since 2022, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCSPD Member since 2020, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCRPA Member since 2020, South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
NPREMS Board Member/Treasurer since 2023, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic
Minor Society
NPREMS Member since 2016, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic Minor Society
City of Suffolk Liaison 2014-2018, Suffolk Fine Arts Commission
Revenue Development & Management School Graduate 2014, National Recreation &
Parks Association
Leadership Training Institute Board Member & Attendee 2004-2011, VRPS
NRPA Member & Volunteer since 2007, National Recreation & Parks Association
NAYS Representative since 2002, National Alliance for Youth Sports
VPRS Member 2000-2020, Virginia Recreation & Parks Society
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, National Parks & Recreation Assoc.
Certified Youth Sports Administrator, National Alliance for Youth Sports
Certified CPR/First Aid/AED/Epipen Instructor, American Red Cross
NYSCA Chapter Director/Clinician, National Alliance for Youth Sports
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# of Employees Supervised: 5
Richland County Recreation Commission Name of Supervisor: Diana
richlandcountyrecreation.com McCoy/Taurus Lewis - HR
7473 Parklane Road • Director/Acting Exec Director
Columbia, South Carolina 29223 May we contact this employer? Yes
8036087196
Duties
* Oversaw Agency's Divisions in the absence of the Executive Director; Direct reports include but
are not limited to an Executive Assistant, Human Resources/Risk Management, Informatipn
Technology, Budget & Finance, Property Management and Recreation Programming (recreation,
older active adults, special events).
* Supervised employees, involved, instructed, assigned and reviewed work, maintained
standards, acted on employee problems, selected new employees, appraised employee
performance, promotions, discipline, termination and salaries.
* Worked closely with staff to develop comprehensive operations and capital budget.
* Assisted staff with developing, managing. and approving procurement specifications and
purchases of equipment.
* Directed and supervised the development and implementation of the Agency's goals and
objectives; reviewed and evaluated the overall operation of the agency.
* Developed and implemented agency-wide policies and procedures (Outside Employment,
Performance Management, Facility Rental, P-Card, etc.).
* Coordinated and developed training opportunities for staff to increase professional knowledge of
daily operations and recreation professionals.
* Compiled needs assessments on agency programs and prepared reports with recommendations
based on assessments.
* Lead Agency's CAP!V\ Re-Accreditation process and team.
* Served as a CAPRAVisitor.
* Certified various staff in CPR/First Aid/AED/Epipen.
* Created Agency's COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan and Protocol.
* Revamped Agency's Strategic Plan.
Reason for Leaving
Agency going in a different direction and there was a change in organizational structure.
Duties
* Responsible for the overall management of the Commission's parks and recreation system and
implementation of its policies and procedures.
* Directed, organized, administered, and supervised the operation of the entire agency including
. Executive Personnel, Budget & Finance, Human Resources/Risk Management, Information
j Technology, Community Relations, Recreation Programming (recreation, athletics, adaptive
recreation, aquatics, older active adults, special events, outreach, golf enterprise), and Property
Management (building & grounds maintenance, custodian).
* Served as chief spokesperson for RCRC and represents the agency at Board of Commissioners
meetings, serves on committees and task forces, professional affiliations, and participates in
other community groups and activities.
* Created and/or changed policies and procedures and recommended to the Commission Board;
interpret, clarify, and administer agency policies, procedures, and regulations with staff and the
public.
* Created and executed plans and agreements to include Master Plan, Compensation Plan,
Strategic Plan, SOPs, MOAs/MOUs, etc.
* Created relationships and effectively communicate with the Board of Commissioners, County
Council Representatives, State Senators, House of Representatives, community groups,
businesses, and media representatives.
* Worked with the Board and citizen committees; implements methods of involving the public in
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I the Commission's planning/decision-making process.
j * Revamped the Richland County Recreation Foundation Board by establishing consistency with
members, meetings, and updated documentation (i.e. bylaws).
* Worked closely with staff to develop comprehensive operation and capital budgets.
* Prepared and recommended yearly budget for Board and County Council approval and
prudently manages resources within budget guidelines; maintained the Agency's Operating and
Capital Budget of over $17 million dollars.
* Provided oversight for all public relations and special event activities to promote RCRC.
* Supervised employees, involving instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining
standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee
performance, promotions, discipline, termination and salaries.
* Directed and supervised the development and implementation of the Agency's goals and
objectives; reviewed and evaluated the overall operation of the agency.
* Coordinated and developed training opportunities for staff to increase professional knowledge of
daily operations and recreation professionals.
* Compiled needs assessments on agency programs and prepared reports with recommendations
based on assessments.
* Revamped the Agency's Strategic Plan 2023-26.
* Lead Agency's CAPRA Re-Accreditation process and team; approved various documentation for
accreditation.
* Serves as a CAPRAVisitor.
* Certified various staff in CPR/First Aid/AED/Epipen.
Reason for Leaving
I reverted to my previous position as Deputy Director.
Duties
* Supervised department employees, involving instruction, assigned and reviewed work,
maintained standards, acted on employee problems, selected new employees, appraised
employee performance, promotions, discipline, termination and salaries.
* Oversaw several Divisions including but not limited to front desk operations, Cemetery
operations and its staff, Marketing, Volunteers and Special Projects staff, Special Events and
Special permitting.
* Performed system administration duties for specific department software to include registration,
facility reservations, timekeeping, financial management, cemetery web-based.
* Managed accounts payable and receivable, procurement, bid and proposal documents,
purchase orders, contracts, goods and services, construction and payroll.
* Compiled needs assessments on department programs and prepared reports with
recommendations based on assessments.
* Maintained Department's monthly reports and compiled into annual reports.
* Coordinated training opportunities for department staff to increase knowledge of Department
daily operations.
* Prepared and maintained the Department's operating budget of over $7 million dollars.
' * Maintained Department's Capital Improvement Budget of over $ 9.1 million dollars and grant
funding.
* Secured federal grants and local contribution funds for $38,500 for Suffolk Fine Arts
Commission.
* Lead Department's CAPRA Accreditation process and team.
* Developed and implemented agency-wide policies and procedures.
' * Revamped and branded the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission by establishing consistency with
members, meetings, updated bylaws and logo.
* Certified 48 volunteer coaches for youth sports and certified 3 staff as clinicians.
* Served as the transportation coordinator for department and city-wide programs and events.
Reason for Leaving
Career advancement and relocated to SC.
Duties
* Arranged, scheduled and secured necessary instructional and supervisory personnel to carry
out recreation program opportunities; developed, recommended and implemented departmental
policies pertaining to recreation and athletic programs.
* Worked with community groups and individuals in determining recreation and athletic program
needs and interests of the community and establishing programs to meet such needs on the
local, state & national level.
* Supervised, trained, evaluated, disciplined, and scheduled staff and dealt with personnel issues
, as they arose.
! * Participated in the recruitment, promotion, interviewing, hiring, and training of Recreation
j Division employees.
j * Prepared budget request and justification for Recreation Division and allocated funds between
! five sections and approved expenditures.
* Assisted with Capital Improvement Projects for the renovation and addition of three Recreation
i Centers.
: * Secured over $200,000 dollars in grant funding for summer feeding programs.
j
Duties
* Implemented and increased City-sponsored athletic programs and events for all ages, genders
and special populations; organized and promoted playoffs, tournaments, clinics and special
events for various leagues and sports.
* Hired and supervised staff and recruited volunteer coaches.
* Planned and implemented new and existing athletic and recreational programs citywide;
coordinated coach certification clinics.
* Oversaw division annual budget and expenses.
* Coordinated and supervised the use and maintenance of athletic facilities, gymnasiums, and a
municipal pool.
* Ordered and maintained inventory of athletic and recreation equipment and supplies; complied
statistics and prepared reports.
* Oversaw operations of the only City municipal pool.
* Established the Athletic Community League Advisory.
* Became the first Certified Youth Sports Administrator in the Department.
* Served as NYSCA Chapter Director & Clinician and certified 25 staff as clinicians.
* Certified 221 volunteer coaches for youth sports for Department and other Athletic
Associations.
l~~rtificates and
Licenses
Type: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with
Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Number: OlOMBLS
Issued by: American Red Cross
Date Issued: 8 /2022 Date Expires: 8 /2024
Office Skills
Typing: 33
Data Entry: O
Other Skills
Languages
Professional Memberships
WiPaR Committee Member, Women In Parks and Recreation
CAPRAVisitor since 2021, NRPA Certification of Accredited Pads and Recreation Agencies
SCSPD Board Member since 2022, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCSPD Member since 2020, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCRPAMember since 2020, South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
NPREMSBoard Member/Treasurer since 2023, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic Minor Society
NPREMSMember since 2016, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic Minor Society
NRPA Member & Volunteer since 2007, National Recreation & Parks Association
NAYS Representative since 2002, National Alliance for Youth Sports
VPRS Member 2000-2020, Virginia Recreation & Parks Society
Professional Associations
WiPaR Committee Member, Women In Parks and Recreation
CAPRAVisitor since 2021, NRPA Certification of Accredited Parks and Recreation Agencies
SCSPD Board Member 2022, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCSPD Member since 2020, South Carolina Special Purpose District
SCRPAMember since 2020, South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
NPREMSBoard Member/Treasurer since 2023, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic Minor Society
NPREMSMember since 2016, National Parks & Recreation Ethnic Minor Society
City of Suffolk Liaison 2014-2018, Suffolk Fine Arts Commission
, Revenue Development & Management School Graduate 2014, National Recreation & Parks
i Association
Leadership Training Institute Board Member & Attendee 2004-2011, VRPS
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1 NRPA Member & Volunteer since 2007, National Recreation & Parks Association
! NAYS Representative since 2002, National Alliance for Youth Sports
; VPRS Member 2000-2020, Virginia Recreation & Parks Society
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2. Q: If you answered "Yes" to number 1, please indicate when and what position you held:
A:
4. Q: If you are required to register with the Selective Service, can you show proof of
registration (required of males ages 18-26)
A: N/A
9, Q: If you answered "Yes" to number 8, please list individual's name, relation, and
department:
A:
11. Q: How did you hear about this position? (Please check all that apply)
A: Augustaga.gov (County Website)
Other
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3. Q: To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed
competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. Jf you are a current
employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least
six months?
A: This question does not apply to me.
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1 4. Q: If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written
reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months?
5. Q: Which of the following best describes your level of education? {Please note: Upon job
offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate
documents readily available.}
A: Bachelor's Degree
6. Q: Which of the following best describes your level of work related experience in public
parks management and recreation services?
A: Ten or more years of experience
7. Q: Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the supervision of 25
or more employees?
A: Seven or more years of experience
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