CAROL SHERIDAN
Oliver,Canada
Summary
Experienced recreation professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and delivering tangible results. Adept in program development and facility management, and specializing in community engagement, ensuring built environments and activities meet diverse needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication, fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive work culture. Wired for meaningful impact through engagement, partnerships, and enhancing recreational and cultural experiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Recreation
Town of Oliver
01.2024 - Current
Recreation Manager
Oliver Parks and Recreation Society
10.2013 - 12.2023
Recreation Supervisor
Oliver Parks and Recreation Society
11.2010 - 10.2013
Recreation Coordinator
City of Penticton
10.2005 - 10.2010
Recreation Coordinator, Sonora Centre
Town of Osoyoos
04.2004 - 10.2005
Recreation Programmer, Kal Tire Place
Recreation Excellence
09.2001 - 03.2003
Recreation Programmer
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
02.1999 - 09.2001
Lifeguard/Instructor/Camp Counselor
YM/YWCA
01.1995 - 04.1997
Education
Foundations of Management & Effective Leadership -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC01.2014
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology/Environmental Science
Trent University
Peterborough, ON01.1998
Skills
- Demonstrated development and delivery of recreation programs, services, and special events
- Diverse portfolio of recreation facility management
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficient with recreation management software and Microsoft Office applications
- Effective employee management in a unionized environment
- Short and long-term capital planning and project management
- Grant writing and reporting, sponsorship/ fundraising campaigns
- Preparation and delivery of reports/presentations for municipal councils and advisory boards
Industry and Community Contributions
Recreation Facilities Association of BC (RFABC) Board of Directors Executive 2021-present
British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) Trainer, Facilitator, Active Member 2001-present
President/Executive Member, Rotary Club of Oliver 2019-2023
Vice Chair, Oliver Food Action Advisory Committee 2016-2019
JCI National Effective Speaking Champion 2014
Chair, Okanagan Healthy Living Coalition 2013-2017 Director, Oliver Tourism Association 2012-2018
Chair, Okanagan International Children's Festival Board of Directors 2005-2007
Certification
Fairness in Practice 2025
Joint Health & Safety Committee Member Training 2025
Measure & Accelerate Belonging 2024
Roadmap for Community Change 2024
CPRA Gender Equity Workshop 2022
Belonging Matters Conversations for Leaders 2022
Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta 2021
Belonging Matters, Intercultural Strategies 2018
Timeline
Director of Recreation
Town of Oliver
01.2024 - Current
Recreation Manager
Oliver Parks and Recreation Society
10.2013 - 12.2023
Recreation Supervisor
Oliver Parks and Recreation Society
11.2010 - 10.2013
Recreation Coordinator
City of Penticton
10.2005 - 10.2010
Recreation Coordinator, Sonora Centre
Town of Osoyoos
04.2004 - 10.2005
Recreation Programmer, Kal Tire Place
Recreation Excellence
09.2001 - 03.2003
Recreation Programmer
Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
02.1999 - 09.2001
Lifeguard/Instructor/Camp Counselor
YM/YWCA
01.1995 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology/Environmental Science
Trent University
Foundations of Management & Effective Leadership -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
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