This document is a resume for Sydney Lindblad, who has over 5 years of experience in event planning, logistics, marketing, and customer service in parks and recreation and non-profit organizations. Currently, Sydney is the Beach Services Supervisor for St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, where she manages revenue programs and special events on 42 miles of beaches. Sydney is also a board member and project coordinator for Keepers of the Coast, a non-profit where she plans beach cleanups and an annual sea turtle festival.

1. E D U C A T I O N
MASTER OF SCIENCE:
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Drexel University
2013-2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS:
SPORT MANAGEMENT
Minor: Business Administration
Flagler College
2007-2010
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
BEACH SERVICES SUPERVISOR
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation / St. Augustine, FL / 2014 – Present
Manage Revenue Programs and Services within the Beach Services Division:
 Coordinate special events held on 42 miles of beaches and 7 beachfront parks
 Manage the toll program, generating $1 million from on-beach parking fees
 Administer website, Mobile App, Hootsuite, and social media accounts
 Developed Department’s first monthly e-newsletter and social media accounts
 Supervise the St. Johns County Pier and Gift Shop operations
 Manage budget preparation, procurement bids, and accounts payable/receivables
 Create new strategies to increase resident and visitor traffic to the beaches
 Spokesperson for radio and tv appearances for the Division
 Present Division reports to Administration, Commissioners, and other agencies
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Keepers of the Coast/St. Augustine, FL / 2009 – Present
Appointed Board Member for a non-profit with a mission to educate the public on how
to co-exist with coastal marine wildlife:
 Plan and organize several annual beach clean ups in Duval and St. Johns Counties
 Coordinate with Volcom for the annual Summer Daze Beach Clean Up Series
 Order all merchandise including t-shirts and event specialty items
 Plan and coordinate Annual Sea Turtle Festival, hosting more than 2,000 guests
 Write and distribute comm plans for all events
 Increase awareness through social media accounts and website
P R O F I L E
Motivated and detailed oriented professional seeking to further my
career in the Sport Industry. Five years of experience in event planning
and logistics, marketing, maximizing revenue, and customer service.
Professional background is based in Parks and Recreation, event
management, and non-profit organizations.
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SYDNEY.LINDBLAD@GMAIL.COM
LINKEDIN/SYDNEYLINDBLAD
457 JOHNS CREEK PKWY
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32092
Sydney Lindblad
S K I L L S
MS Office
Hootsuite
Social Media
Event Planning
Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
Sustainable Event Practices

2. BILLY ZEITS
As s t. Director
Parks and Recreation
2175 Mizell Road St. Augustine, FL
904-814-1299
bzeits@sjcfl.us
A C H E I V E M E N T S
Drexel University Dean’s List
Customer Service Training
Meeting Management Training
Flagler College Dean’s List
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
BEACH SERVICES OFFICE MANAGER
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation / St. Augustine, FL / 2010 – 2014
Managed special events and served as support for all Division projects and tasks:
 Coordinated special events on 42 miles of beach and 7 beachfront pavilions
 Assisted with hiring seasonal part time employees
 Provided customer service as first point of contact for the public
 Researched and gathered data for Division reports
 Coordinate and supervise over 150 volunteers
 Utilized public relation strategies to recruit and maintain volunteers
 Provided directed administrative support to division manager and staff
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR/BOX OFFICE ATTENDANT
St. Augustine Amphitheatre/Ponte Vedra Concert Hall / St. Augustine, FL / 2011-2013
Assisted in box office operations and managed venue volunteers:
 Coordinated and scheduled 180 volunteers for both concert venues
 Supervised and provided support for volunteers on day of event
 Conducted biweekly training sessions for new volunteers
 Responsible for selling tickets before and during events
 Managed ticket sales, will call and guest lists, parking sales, and audit reports
 Answered all in person and phone inquiries related to both venues
MICHAEL RYAN
Communications
Director
500 San Sebastian St. Augustine, FL
214-493-2983
mryan@sjcfl.us
NATACHA MCLEO D
WTA Partnerships
M anager
100 2
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Ave S. St. Petersburg, FL
404-977-7156
Nmcleod1@gmail.com
R E F E R E N C E S
S y d n e y L i n d b l a d