Gregory Bisson is seeking a position that utilizes his managerial experience and education in sports management. He has over 15 years of experience in parks and recreation management, including as Assistant Director for the Town of Exeter Parks and Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Milton. He has extensive experience overseeing recreation programs, staff, budgets, and facilities. Bisson also has certifications in parks and recreation, playground safety, and pool operation.
On February 27th, 2014, the high level meeting on cooperation for tourism development of three central coast provinces (Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam) took place in Hue city. The meeting was conducted by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism with technical support from the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (known as the ESRT Programme, funded by the European Union).
This is a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the internship work I have completed addressing each of the six Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) skills
On February 27th, 2014, the high level meeting on cooperation for tourism development of three central coast provinces (Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam) took place in Hue city. The meeting was conducted by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism with technical support from the Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (known as the ESRT Programme, funded by the European Union).
This is a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the internship work I have completed addressing each of the six Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) skills
1. Gregory A Bisson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-bisson-0350543
16 April Ave Cell Number: (603) 781-7904
Sandown, NH 03873 Work Number: (603) 773-6154
Objective: To obtain a position that best utilizes my education and managerial experience
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, September 15, 1998
Southern New Hampshire University
Major: Sports Management
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, Oct 2005 (Expires March 2018)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (Expires August 2019)
Certified Pool Operator (Expires May 2021)
Work
Experience: Assistant Director, Town of Exeter, Exeter Parks and Recreation, 2003-Present
- Research, development and coordination of recreation programs
- Organize and supervise trips, athletic leagues and special events
- Interview and hire seasonal staff
- Inventory and order supplies needed for programs
- Supervise all camps and seasonal staff
- Assisted in development and maintenance of budget and capital improvement plan
- Oversees all department programming, including all aspects of staffing, training, and
program development.
- Assists the Director with overseeing the department budget, including the preparation
and oversight of purchases for programs and other seasonal event programs.
- Ensures established safety and security rules and regulations are followed.
- Maintains positive working relationships with all area schools and businesses; keeps
direct lines of customer friendly communications open with the public.
- Plans and assists with planning short and long-range programs, fundraisers, and
special events for all ages of the general public.
- Chaperones department-related day and/or evening trips as needed.
- Serves on community-oriented committee such as town safety committee.
- Assists clerical personnel with program registrations and phone coverage, as needed.
- Trains coaches, volunteers, and parents for seasonal sport programs.
- Maintains current knowledge of trends and practices in the parks and recreation field
through peer association, attendance at seminars, study, and review of literature.
- Responsible for pool and concession revenues in the absence of the Director.
- Wrote and updated department policy and procedure manual.
- Assumes the responsibilities of the Director in his/her absence.
- Coordinates marketing plan for the department such as social media, print and
website maintenance
- Coordinated recreation needs assessment with UNH
- Schedules all field usage for the entire department
- Oversees activity database for recreation registration software
- Spoke at various conferences on a variety of topic pertaining to the department
Parks and Recreation Director, Town of Milton, Milton Recreation, 1999-2003
- First Parks and Recreation Director in town’s history
- Doubled number of programs offered
- Web site design/maintenance for entire town
2. - Coordinated trips, events and new programs
- Researched and wrote grants
- Budget preparation, presentation and management
- Managed beach staff including lifeguard, entrance booth, and maintenance
- Turf management of town fields
- Coordinated park maintenance for department
- Developed Short and Long range plans for the department
- Fundraising to help reduce burden on taxpayers
- Coordinated road races, motorcycle show and other special events.
- Trains coaches, volunteers, and parents for seasonal sport programs.
- Chaperones department-related day and/or evening trips as needed.
- Responsible for beach revenues and coordination of beach staff
- Serves on community-oriented committees such as Winter Carnival, Wet and Wild
Day
- Oversees all department programming, including all aspects of staffing, training, and
program development.
- Attended Board of Selectmen, Budget meetings when needed
Membership Representative, Executive Health and Sports Center, Manchester, NH
1998
- Responsible for meeting membership sales and quotas
- Assisted in promotional events for the club
- Served as customer service rep for current members
- Traveled to area businesses and schools to conduct health fair
Director of Guest Services, Water Country, Portsmouth, NH 1994-1998
- Supervised and trained twelve guest relation managers
- Responsible for various customer service issues
- Assisted managers in other areas of the park
- Responsible for season ticket sales
- Responded to all emergency situations
- Handled all group reservations
- Responsible to ensure all patrons adhere to the safety standards
Computer
Skills: Microsoft Word Excel Microsoft Money
PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher QuickBooks
Rec Trac Web Trac Hoote Suite
Activities: Member of the New Hampshire Recreation and Parks Association
Member of Nation Parks and Recreation Association
Member of the New England Regional Council; NRPA-2006-2007
NHRPA President - 2006, Vice-President 2007,
NHRPA President Elect-2015
Athletic Intern, University of New Hampshire Athletics, Durham, NH 1997
Co-Chair State Conference Committee 2006-Present
Av Coordinator for the Northern New England Recreation and Parks Conference
Co-Chair for the Northern New England Recreation and Parks Conference
CPR and First Aid Certified