Brooke Jameson has extensive experience in parks and recreation management, youth programming, and legislative work. She holds a Master's degree in Natural Resources with a focus on parks and recreation from the University of Missouri. Her career has included positions managing youth programs for military families, working for a Missouri state senator, and planning projects for Missouri State Parks. She has strong skills in project management, programming, communications, and working with a variety of stakeholders. Her resume demonstrates a proven track record of taking initiative and leadership roles across multiple internships and professional positions.

1. Brooke Jameson
101 W Green MeadowsRoad  Columbia,MO 65202  573.231.6976  bsjtk5@mail.missouri.edu
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Education University ofMissouri May 2015
Master of Science in Natural Resources | Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT)
 Graduate Assistant: Mizzou Trap Academy, Program Development
 Teaching Assistant: Introduction into PRT Industries & Career Planning and Orientation in PRT
 Certificate: Organizational Change from Truman School of Public Affairs
 PRT Graduate Student Association, Vice President
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) May 2013
 Minor(s): Leadership & Public Service; Business
 Multicultural Certificate
 PRT Scholarship Recipient, Outstanding Senior Award
Internship Experience
Project Y.E.S! Raleigh, NC June 2014-Present
 Facilitates youth development programming for military families involved in all phases of military
deployments.
 Works directly with Military personnel and youth development professionals to address the needs of military
families and dependents across the United States through programming, counselling and positive coaching.
 Works cohesively with other interns across the nation through online communication to prepare for events.
 Contributes to a team to plan and prepare for multiple events a month by effective communication and usage
of multiple online tools.
Missouri Senator Brad Lager’s Office Jefferson City, MO January-May 2013
 Efficiently aided the legislative staff with administrative support and research for all aspects of legislation as it
pertained to Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment committee.
 Developed an understanding of legislative tracking & research, constituent phone calls, inquiries and
correspondence, processed and executed fast paced office demands and maintained a professional and
effective work ethic.
 Acquired a well-rounded understanding of policies, funding and integrated operations of the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources
Olathe Convention and Visitors Bureau Olathe, KS Summer 2012
 Designed and implemented all phases of a social media marketing campaign through completion.
 Responsible for completing assigned projects with my own integrity, creativity and time management skills.
 Assisted in other office procedures including analyzing survey data collection, website updating, planning and
front line customer service.
 Excelled in written and verbal communication by contributing in hotel managers, sports commissioners and
marketing director meetings.
 Worked with various non-profits to secure and utilize grants and grant reporting.
Work Experience
Missouri State Parks- Planning & Development Jefferson City, MO 2015-Present
 Contributes to the planning & development department by organizing general management plans and
managing conceptual development inventory for 80+ State Parks Sites in Missouri.
 Works directly with division chiefs within the State Parks system to provide cohesive reporting on statuses of
projects, goals and amendments to comply with specifications required to utilize the capital improvements
budget.

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 Meets with division architects, construction crews and contractors to brainstorm, problem solve and ensure
clarification for pre-development meetings.
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Columbia, MO 2013-2015
 Provided academic support to Dr. David Vaught as a teaching assistant in two undergraduate courses that
served over 300 students each semester. Responsible for all grading, attendance, Blackboard correspondence
and all online portions of the class.
 Monitored student athlete progress and served as the class liaison to the Total Person Program for each student
athlete.
 Programed for the Mizzou Trap Academy, an extension of CAFNR Summer Academies. Responsible for all
phases of program development to include marketing, recruitment, sponsorship & gifts, application
processing, volunteer coordinating, developing and assembling program materials, execution of program,
general correspondence with participant and families, press releases and post program evaluation.
 Grant liaison between the Trap Academy committee and Midway USA, the funding source.
Springmaid Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, SC Summer 2013
 Served as the Activity Supervisor, designing and implementing activities for youth and families at the resort
while maintaining budgets and the demands of clientele needs.
 Designed, prepared and scheduled the activities and supervised 5 staff members.
 Worked as a liaison for programming collaboration between resort and Myrtle Beach Sate Park.
University of Missouri Department of Student Life Columbia, MO 2009-2013
 Performed a variety of clerical roles in support of Department Directors and Judicial Operations in the office
of Student Conduct by preparing confidential documents and writing official letters from the department to
clients.
 Managed appointments and advised clients about office policies and procedures in the office of Student Legal
Services. Contributed to clerical support by processing receipt purchases, tracked donations, prepared
financial documents and deposited money for the office of Campus Activities.
Skills
 Microsoft Suite
 Social Media
 Adobe InDesign
 Word Press
 Project Management
 Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
 Legal Document Preparation
 Government Research
 Knowledge of Grant Writing and Utilization
 Budgeting
 Customer Service
 Adult and Youth Programming
 Supervisory Management
 Self-Starter and Initiative
 Critical Thinking
 Detail Oriented
 Works Independently and With a Team
 Experience Managing Calendars and Phone
Correspondence for an Office of 7
 Experience Recording and Transcribing Meetings
 Regional Marketing (Billboard and E-Newsletter)
 Dedicated and Determined
 Perseverance and Goal Setting
 Gifts & Sponsorship
 Effective Leadership
 Emotional Intelligence
 Comfort Being a Spokesperson or Liaison
Graduate Courses 2013-2015
School ofNatural Resources| Parks, Recreation and Tourism:
 Research Methods in Parks,Recreation and Tourism, Visitor Behavior and Policy, Constructs of Parks,Recreation and
Tourism, Administration in Leisure Service Delivery, Issues in Parks,Recreation and Tourism, Leadership Development
Truman School ofPublic Affairs | Organizational Change Certificate:

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 Organization Dynamics and Leadership, Groups Dynamics and Conflict Resolution, Organizational Analysis and
Change, Organizational Change in Community and Global Context
References
Don Stier – Direct Supervisor
Department of Natural Resources | Missouri State Parks, Planning & Development
Planning Section Chief
P.O. Box 176 | Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: 573.522. 9525 | E-mail: Don.Stier@dnr.mo.gov
JC (James) Johnson – Direct Supervisor
North Carolina State University | Department of Youth, Family, and Community Sciences
National Director, Project YES! | Command CMSgt (Ret), USAF
512 Brickhaven Drive, Campus Box 7606 | Raleigh, NC 27695
Tel: 919.513.3165 | E-mail: jcjohns7@ncsu.edu
Dr. Myra Moses – Direct Supervisor
Shelton Leadership Center | North Carolina State University
Curriculum Director for Project YES!
512 Brickhaven Drive, Campus Box 7401| Raleigh, NC 27695
Tel: 919.513.4813 | E-mail: mgmoses@ncsu.edu
David R. Vaught – Graduate Professional Advisor/ Trap Academy Supervisor
Parks, Recreation and Tourism | University of Missouri
Department Chair
105d Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
Tel: 573.882.9517 | E-mail: VaughtDR@mail.missouri.edu
Katie Reichard – Direct Supervisor
Former Legislative Assistant to Senator Brad Lager
Current Legislative Affairs Director at Missouri Dental Association
3340 American Avenue | Jefferson City, MO 65109
Tel: 573.634.3436 | E-mail: Katie@modentalmail.org
Lisa Crader – Direct Supervisor
Assistant to the Director of Student Life | University of Missouri
Office Support Staff III
G206 MU Student Center | Columbia, MO 65211
Tel: 573.882.5543 | E-mail: Craderl@missouri.edu