Billy Williams has over 10 years of experience in parks and recreation as well as education settings. He currently works as a Recreation Aide for the City of Garland where he provides information to the public, registers participants, and supervises recreation activities. Williams also has experience as a paraprofessional and coach in Richardson and Sherman ISDs, where he helped students achieve academic and behavioral goals. He holds certifications in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR and a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation from Southeastern Oklahoma University.

1. Billy Williams
817 Bard Dr., Garland, TX 75040
Phone: 214-929-8237
Email: bdubbu48@gmail.com
Professional Profile
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Experienced Parks and Recreation professional with strong leadership and relationship building
skills
Skills
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 Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that help to build and lead a strong
team
 Experienced supervisor, manager and collaborator with staff members, student groups
and sports teams
 Innovative and organized creator of recreational and after school programs
 Skilled in managing interpersonal and project based challenges/crisis
 Ability to create documents and effectively use Microsoft Office programs
Educational Qualifications
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 Southeastern Oklahoma University, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation
Work Experience
Recreation Aide, October 2016 to Present
City of Garland
 Provide information to the public regarding recreation center activities; register
participants for classes and activities.
 Assist the public via phone or walk-up to give information regarding programs, schedules
and other related information.
 Perform custodial and customer service to keep the Recreation Center clean, orderly and
properly set up for events and activities.
 Supervise recreation activities and events
 Enforce and maintain City and Department policies as needed including interpreting and
relating department rules and policies to customers.
 Assist in inventory control of equipment and supplies.
Paraprofessional in Behavior Supports Classroom, August 2016 to Present

2. Richardson Independent School District
 Worked together with class room teachers and support staff to accomplish academic and
behavioral goals for children with mental health challenges.
 Intervened with children and adults in heightened emotional states, using verbal de-
escalation techniques
 Participated in staff trainings targeting effective communication and crisis management
skills
 Developed and taught lesson plans to develop academic and social skills
Sherman ISD Physical Education/Coach, August 2015 to June 2016
 Worked together with teachers and support staff to accomplish physical and mental
behavioral goals for children 5th
and 9th
grade
 Organized and conducted health and physical education activities and assignments to
promote physical, mental and social development including:
o Fitness gram, sports programs and organized games for 5th
grade, organized drills
for 9th
grade football and basketball
 Participated in staff trainings targeting effective teaching, communication and crisis
management skills
 Coached Freshman Football and Basketball
Paraprofessional in Behavior Supports Classroom, January 2015 to July 2015
Sherman Independent School District
 Worked together with class room teachers and support staff to accomplish academic and
behavioral goals for children with mental health challenges.
 Intervened with children and adults in heightened emotional states, using verbal de-
escalation techniques
 Participated in staff trainings targeting effective communication and crisis management
skills
 Developed and taught lesson plans to develop academic and social skills
Paraprofessional Job Coach, August 2013 to December 2014
Garland Independent School District
 Worked together with teacher and support staff to manage students’ documents, while
keeping information modernize
 Coached students with special need around job related skills including:
o Applications, Resumes, Interviews, build determination and confidence and every
day social skills
 Supervised and worked with student with special needs at restaurant establishment
Paraprofessional in Behavior Supports Classroom, June 2010 to July 2013

3. Sherman Independent School District
 Worked together with class room teachers and support staff to accomplish academic and
behavioral goals for children with mental health challenges.
 Intervened with children and adults in heightened emotional states, using verbal de-
escalation techniques
 Participated in staff trainings targeting effective communication and crisis management
skills
 Developed and taught lesson plans to develop academic and social skills
Recreation Leadership, August 2009 to August 2010
City of Mesquite, Parks and Recreation Department
 Collaborated with parks and recreation staff to achieve high results for children
participating in after school programs
 Restructured existing after school program to meet participant needs
 Organized and conducted recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social
development including:
o Fitness classes, sports programs and organized games for grades kindergarten
through fifth
Sports Coordinator, April 2008 to July 2008
City of Plano, Summer Camp Program
 Worked directly with staff members to create a positive and welcoming environment for
children participating in the summer school program
 Planned and organized a variety of recreational activities for summer camp participants
 Coordinated with team members to carry out planned activities
 Taught and supervised recreational and team activities
Certifications
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Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
CPR
Physical Education EC-12
Affiliations and Community Involvement
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Member, Parkview Church of Christ (2010-present)
Youth sports camps (NLTI) (2016-present)
Boys 2 Men Mentoring Program(2016-Present)