1. Mike Allen Merilles 5045 E. Peach Ave. Manteca, CA 95337 mikemerilles@csus.edu 2094812033
Over the past several years my goal of working in the parks and recreation field has become more of a reality. Providing the
opportunity for others to enjoy the outdoors and to foster a great experience of the outdoors is what I strive to accomplish while I
work in the field of Recreation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Modesto Junior College FYE Leadership Club 2014
- Corresponded within the organization to complete monthly goals and objectives
- Incorporated the usage of onsite buildings and programs for easier integration of new students
Sacramento State Men’s rowing 2015 Fall Semester
Leadership Certificate completion 2016 Spring semester
Residential Hall Association Vice President 2015-2016
- Organized club campus meetings which provided the opportunity for group communication
- Utilized time management in order to provide campus events for wide demographic of students
- Improved prior decision making methods in order to provide information gathering techniques
Recreation Majors Association 2016 Fall Secretary
- Categorized information and presented records during weekly campus meetings
- Assisted in the development of club events while coordinating volunteers and advertising on campus
- Communicated with officers, volunteers, club members, and campus officials to provide a better community
Education
Modesto Junior College Associate of Arts Natural Sciences GPA 3.12
- Representation on the Dean’s list for 2012-2014 semesters
Sacramento State Bachelor of Science Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Admin. May 2017 GPA 3.25
- Continued representation on the Dean’s list during 2015-2016 semesters
- Interests in the field of Outdoor Recreation was developed during the duration of school
EXPERIENCE
June 2013- present Park Supervisor for the City of Manteca Parks and Recreation District
- Coached during baseball and softball seasons, ages taught vary greatly from 6 to 16 at a large demographic
- Field Supervisor during sport tournaments while remaining in contact with event coordinators
- Maintained responsibility for being a city employee while I was in uniform before, during, and after work
- Performed field maintenance after every event is finished and report back to the Manteca Parks Supervisor
- Gathered information during events concerned with participant issues in the park and file reports if needed
- Managed other volunteers as well as staff to complete event objectives while remaining on schedule
July 2016- present Transit Center Facility Supervisor for the City of Manteca
- Facility Supervisor during public events which would be held inside or outside city facilities
- Communicated responsibilities towards the original renter of the building and held them accountable
- Constantly observed participants and renters in order to provide a safe environment within the facility
- Continuously explained the various properties of the facility as well as facilitate the use of media within the building
- Collaborated with other volunteers and staff in order to provide the best experience possible while using a facility
June 2016- August 2016 Big League of Dreams Baseball
- Supported the security of sport participants by constantly patrolling the parking lot and reporting to authorities
- Maintained the integrity of the ballpark by documenting accidents and damages which allowed for proper solutions
- Demonstrated proper responsibilities to new incoming staff while displaying professionalism in the workplace
- Resolved issues within the facility by immediately reporting to expressed concerns from participants
- Clarified various company policies towards both participants and employees by relating to manuals and updates
Related experiences
Jenness Park 2007-2015
Vacation Bible School 2009-2012
Round Table Pizza May 2013-May 2014
Tower Energy Group Dec 2014-June 2015
REFERENCES
Dan Mahaffie - Youth Pastor and Volunteer Coordinator for Sequoia Heights Baptist Church
951 544 3902
Chris Breitenbucher – Park and Staff Supervisor for the City of Manteca
209 499 1608
Melissa Torres – Organizer of students for the Resident Hall Association
951 236 8735