Robert Kurish
Geraldton,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished Manager of Parks at Municipality of Greenstone, I excelled in staff management and customer service, enhancing park safety and patron satisfaction. Skilled in budget control and conflict resolution, I led teams to achieve optimal financial performance and high-quality service delivery, significantly improving community engagement and facility conditions.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Parks
Municipality of Greenstone
10.2005 - 01.2025
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work in recreation setting.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons at all municipal recreation facilities and parks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members within an Union environment.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Parks Maintenance Worker
Municipality of Greenstone
10.1999 - 11.2005
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance.
- Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like making and maintain arena ice, mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, resulting in well-maintained parks'' grounds.
- Maintained and operated the local swimming pool as a Certified Pool Operator.
- Increased community engagement through participation and setup in events like volunteer clean-ups, special community events and educational workshops.
- Handled minor repairs on park equipment ensuring that all facilities function efficiently.
- Improved park aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail in litter removal and upkeep of benches, signs, and other infrastructure.
- Checked on safety and operation of park equipment every week and documented.
- Maintained athletic fields for area youth and adult leagues.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of events.
Education
Diploma - Sports Management
Durham College
Oshawa, ON05-1993
High School Diploma -
Geraldton High School
Geraldton, ON06-1988
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Conflict resolution
- Budget control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 full-time staff members and 10-15 part-time staff including students.
- Collaborated with team of Management in the development of COVID-19 protocols for operation of all municipal work sites. including recreation facilities
- Served 2 year term for Northern Director for Ontario Recreation Facilities Association.
- Certified Pool Operator
- Certified Ice Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
Certification
C.I.T. Certified Ice Technician
CPO Certified Pool Operator
WHMIS
First Aid
Interests
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I enjoy fishing and spending as much time at our cottage
Timeline
Manager of Parks
Municipality of Greenstone
10.2005 - 01.2025
Parks Maintenance Worker
Municipality of Greenstone
10.1999 - 11.2005
Diploma - Sports Management
Durham College
High School Diploma -
Geraldton High School
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