Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Areas Of Knowledge And Experience
Certifications- First Aid, CPR, CPRS, Computer Database
Timeline
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Monique L. Crowther

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Experienced professional seeking a challenging position with growth and advancement opportunities. Over 20 years of successful experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing Workreation and recreational programs. Extensive background in teaching preschool and elementary age children. Collaborates with well-qualified staff to create effective strategies and maintain high standards for the well-being of children and youth. Skilled in working with parents and instructional personnel. Recognized as a highly effective team motivator and resourceful leader with strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates a strong ability to meet deadlines within time constraints. Mentoring professional with proven track record in fostering growth and development among individuals. Expertly navigates challenging scenarios to provide insightful guidance and support. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, delivering consistent results through effective communication and goal setting.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor Training Program for Teens

Workreation
San Francisco, USA
01.2017 - Current
  • Mentor and train youth who live, or attend school in San Francisco
  • Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
  • Conducted regular one-on-one coaching sessions to address individual development needs, improving overall performance.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.

Recreation Program/ Facility Coordinator

San Francisco Recreation Department
San Francisco, USA
01.1991 - Current
  • Plan, organize and conduct programs in Arts & Crafts
  • Participate in departmental committees to plan special events and promoting center programs by producing flyers
  • Manage Inventory, enforce Safety requirements
  • Conduct Internal Training
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Supervise Facilities
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Community Service Program and Facility Coordinator

City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.1990 - Current
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 10 employees.

Sales Associate

FAO Schwarz
San Francisco, USA
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Maintaining outstanding service, standards, generating sales, merchandising and safeguarding company assets
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Day Care Director

Audrey Smith's Day Care
San Francisco, USA
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Supervising and overseeing the entire day to day operations of the facility that provides care for 30 children
  • Planned and implemented daily activities while promoting a healthy, safe and enriching environment

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General course work with an emphasis on Recreation and Leisure

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, Ca

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, Ca

Associate of Arts - AA in Arts & Humanities

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, Ca
05.2025

Associate of Arts - AA in Arts & Humanities

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
05-2025

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Role modeling
  • Scheduling
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

Prepared 500 teens for transitions in life by conducting interviews, orientations and training, orient and delivered information to San Francisco families, youth and teens, organized small or large group events for training or informational presentations, continuous excellent public relations and rapport with participants and families, competent report writing and listening skills, Experienced at working with parents and families' complete forms and meet immediate deadlines, Trained to proactively prevent and /or quickly de-escalate stressful encounters and/or meetings with participants, parents and parties involved, provide resources, programs and support to 500+ families, conducted interviews as necessary, mandated reporter, scheduled and interviewed applicants to determine new employment placement, Presented orientations for community agencies; establish and maintain contacts with local organizations, nonprofit agencies, business and other interested groups in promoting community resources program, supervised, monitored, and interacted with children, youth, and teen participants.

Certification

  • First Aid (American Red Cross)
  • CPR
  • C.P.R.S in San Diego
  • Computer Database: Photoshop, Microsoft, Word, Print shop, Windows
  • Recreation & Park Training for volunteer opportunities

Areas Of Knowledge And Experience

  • Quality Control
  • Special Event Coordinator
  • Community Relations
  • Billing/Accounting
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Program Planning
  • Word Processing
  • ActiveNet Data System

Certifications- First Aid, CPR, CPRS, Computer Database

First Aid Certification
American Red Cross, CA

CPRS in San Diego, CA

The California Park & Recreation Society's mission is to advance the park and recreation profession through education, networking, resources and advocacy.

Computer Database

photoshop, microsoft word, print shop, windows, and excel.

Timeline

Mentor Training Program for Teens

Workreation
01.2017 - Current

Sales Associate

FAO Schwarz
01.1999 - 01.2000

Recreation Program/ Facility Coordinator

San Francisco Recreation Department
01.1991 - Current

Community Service Program and Facility Coordinator

City and County of San Francisco
01.1990 - Current

Day Care Director

Audrey Smith's Day Care
01.1987 - 01.1988

Some College (No Degree) - General course work with an emphasis on Recreation and Leisure

San Francisco State University

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education

City College of San Francisco

Associate of Arts - AA in Arts & Humanities

City College of San Francisco

Associate of Arts - AA in Arts & Humanities

City College of San Francisco
Monique L. Crowther