1. Allison Heather Bickell
Cleburne, Texas 76033
jhbickell@charter.net, 817-729-9561
Objective
A position developingand implementing special events and community programs for youth, teens, and families.
Experience
City of Cleburne
Recreation Coordinator, March 2009 – Present
Manages daily operations for Booker T. Washington Community and Recreation Center. Oversees programming, scheduling of
center and staff hours. Supervises all facility staff. Consistently presents a wide range of programs for the community includingan
afterschool program, various fitness classes,community education,cookingclasses,guestspeakingengagements, lunch and learns,
health screenings, and day camps for youth.
Works with Community Service Manager to develop and implement the annual facility budget. Has consistently kept expenses for
the recreation center under the allocated annual budget since2009. Manages all daily deposits,reports, payroll and invoice
processingfor the facility.
Coordinates marketing efforts for the Recreation Center includingrecommending rates,advertising,community organization
appearances,brochures and newsprintads. Oversees concession and maintenanceoperations for the recreation center facilities
and insures all health standards arefollowed per city ordinance.
Coordinates all City of Cleburne park pavilion and softball field reservations. Collaborates with city departments in the pre-
approval of all third party special events to insurecompliancewith all safety,liability,and health codes. Oversees all scheduling for
Mcgregor House rentals. Schedules rentals and facilitates vendor and special permitapprovals for Johnson County Market Square.
Served as Adult Softball Coordinator for four seasons. Develops and presents citywidepresentations for the employee wellness
program. Serves on the City of Cleburne WebsiteDevelopment Committee and Newsletter Committee. Representative for the
Cook Children’s Alliancefor Healthy Children Committee, and the Johnson County Family and Consumer Sciences Board.
Cultivated working relationshipswith area organizationsincludingTarrantArea Food Bank, Johnson County AgrilifeExtension,
Johnson County Women’s CrisisCenter, HEB, Texas Health Resources Cleburne, Texas Health Resources Fort Worth South, Cook
Children’s Hospital,Johnson County Master Gardeners, Texas Parks and Wildlife,Cleburne Chamber of Commerce, Johnson County
Zonta, and Hill College.
City of Cleburne Police Department
Police & Fire Telecommunicator, March 2006-August2007 & November 2007-March 2009
City of Austin Police Department
Police Telecommunicator, August 2007-November 2007
Receives reports by telephone or radio for public safety service;Determines the nature of requests for service, decides the proper
priority and responsecode; Monitors radio traffic originatingfromother jurisdictions;Answers 911 telephones; Operates mul ti-
purpose computer terminals interfaced with radio-telephoneconsoleand other computer systems; Monitors the status of field
units to ensure officer safety and the availability for dispatch;Suppliesinformation to other agencies,offices and to the public;
Performs other related duties as required. Promoted to Trainer in 1 year.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, North Central Texas Chapter, Fort Worth
Special Events Coordinator, MS Walks and MS100 Bike Tour, February 2005- March 2006
Primary contactfor all fundraisingwalk events in 33 county territory; includingevents in Fort Worth, Southlake, Vernon, Wichita
Falls,Weatherford, Stephenville, and Cleburne. Served as primary logistical coordinator for the 2005 MS 100 Keller Country Bicycle
Rally thatincluded 1000 riders. Recruited all reststop sponsors,in-kind goods,and emergency servicepersonnel for each special
event. Designed safe and accessiblescenic routes whilecoordinatingwith local public safety entities. Secured in-kind media,
entertainment, and food for event after parties. Worked with local media to create publicity and promotion within the community.
Conducted trainingfor all event volunteers.

2. Allison Heather Bickell
Cleburne, Texas 76033
jhbickell@charter.net, 817-729-9561
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, North Central Texas Chapter, Fort Worth
Programs Manager, July 2002-February 2005
Acted as the primary contactfor newly diagnosed patients. Provided educational,pharmaceutical,physician and financial referrals
for MS patients. Coordinated with area physiciansand pharmaceutical representatives to develop programming for patients and
their families. Managed all self help groups for the North Central Texas. Assisted in the development of annual chapter research
symposiumfeaturing nationally and world renowned multiplesclerosis physicians and researchers.
North Central Texas Government Advocacy Representative – Accompanied MS patients to Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas to
lobby at state and federal levels on behalf of patients with MultipleSclerosis.
Communities in Schools of Central Texas, New Braunfels, Texas
Project Manager Intern, August 2001-December 2001
Provided individual supportiveguidanceand casemanagement for CIS students from i nsidepublicschools. Intervened in crises
experienced by students and their families. Conducted home visits and encouraged parental involvement in program activities for
students and their families as needed.
Comal County Emergency Children’s Shelter, New Braunfels, Texas
Child Caretaker, August 2001-December 2001
Assisted with residentintake of children from State Child Protective and Regulatory Services. Provided directcareto residents
ages 0-18. Documented all ADLs of all residents.
Comal County Women’s Crisis Center, New Braunfels, Texas
Sexual & Domestic Assault Victim Advocate, August 2001-December 2001
Completed trainingto assistvictims of sexual and domestic assault.
Education
Master of Science Social Work
The University of Texas atArlington, Preliminary Acceptance,
Fall 2015
Bachelor of Social Work,December 2001
The University of Texas atAustin
Commendations
Cleburne PoliceDepartment May 2007
Languages English and Spanish
Training
Tony Korioth Supervisor Academy March 2011
NCTCOG Telecommunication TrainingOfficer Certification
January 2008
TCLEOSE Active Shooter for 911 Responders February 2008
TCLEOSE Certified Telecommunicator December 2007
VolunteerWork
Meals on Wheels of Johnson and Ellis County September 2013-
Present
TarrantCounty United Way Speakers Bureau Member
September 2002-December 2005