DANNIELLE MAUK SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A combination of formal education and 20 years of progressively responsible positions result in excellent qualifications in MANAGEMENT and PUBLIC RELATIONS with an emphasis in Parks and Recreation: Collaborating on a wide range of projects including the establishment of communitywide partnerships, management of a non-profit and extensive public relationship experience Engaging opportunities that have increased community participation and enhanced program development Supervision of hiring, training and developing staff and internship programs that have resulted in multiple contributions to my agency and ongoing support to services Creating and maintaining revenue streams and fundraising opportunities for operational growth that have been supportive of agency goals EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Master of Public Policy and Administration – California State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Arts Degree, History – University of California, Berkeley Certification, Family Services Management, Anderson School of Business, UCLA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Parks and Recreation Manager Manager, Family Services and Cultural Arts/Museum Director 2012 Present City of Fullerton – Parks and Recreation Department Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Parks and Recreation Develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities Oversee a variety of community programs, events, and initiatives in neighborhood centers and facilities across the city; Administer a $3.6 million dollar budget Administration of a municipal museum/nonprofit organization, liaison to a 22 member Board of Trustees, manage $260,000 budget and $270,000 endowment; and oversight of the city’s public art collection Assisted with planning, developing and implementing an agency re-organization plan that included the reduction of divisions to divisions within the department Oversee Fullerton Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention program – implement a strategic approach to gang reduction through multiple community based partnerships, evidence-based program components and community building initiatives Manage the first 21st Century Community Learning Center & After School Education and Safety grants in partnership with the Fullerton School District and Placentia-Yorba Linda School District at schools Item Successfully negotiated a partnership with Cal State University, Fullerton to provide social, educational and health services at our Richman Community Center Manage numerous grants, both publicly and privately funded, at the local, state and federal levels (NEH, NEA) Assist with the management of capital improvement projects; Museum Center Remodel $430,000, Downtown, Public Art $50,000 per year; Downtown Safety Improvements and Renovation $145,000; Lemon Park Improvements $2.4 million; Plaza Fountain Replacement $700,000; and Park Fitness Equipment $118,000 Manager, Cultural Arts and Events Division/Museum Director City of Fullerton – Parks and Recreation Department 2005 2012 Bridged the communication gap between the arts world and government resulting in a number of highly successful projects and programs Developed, organized, implemented, managed and evaluated the Cultural Services and Events Division Administered service contracts, leases, and exhibits Managed City-wide events, facility rentals and weekly Farmers Market and Summer Concerts Staff support to the Fullerton Museum Center Association (22 member Board of Trustees) Prepared, monitored and negotiated division budget $1.3 million dollar budget Oral and written presentations to City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, Board of Trustees and user groups Supervisor, Parks and Recreation City of Fullerton – Parks and Recreation Department 2001 2005 Developed and coordinated multiple large-scale City produced events (15,000 to 40,000 people), community rentals and annual community events; and perform related work as required Drafted detailed layouts, action plans and master timelines for all planned activities; Scheduled entertainment, vendors and contract services for all events Responded to community concerns and complaints Developed promotional activities to recruit event sponsors and promote events Participated in and supported downtown Fullerton Promotional efforts initiated by local businesses Prepared, negotiated and balanced event budgets and monitored funds Specialist, Family Services Division 1999 2001 City of Santa Fe Springs – Parks and Recreation Department Coordinated special events (First Night Celebration, Job Shadow Day, and Week of the Young Child) Disseminated information regarding community services to schools, parent groups and the industrial and residential community via print, electronic, and local access cable Initiated staff training and parenting classes Prepared and maintained City displays Item Administrative Aide/Intern, Finance and Personnel Administration Department City of Santa Fe Springs – Department Finance and Personnel Administration 1994—1999 Provided support to various departments within the City: City Manager’s Office, Fire Department, Finance and Administrative Services, Intergovernmental Relations, Personnel and Planning Interfaced extensively with the public and city officials as a representative of the City Prepared bank reconciliations and daily deposits HIGHLIGHTS Leadership Development Team Player Grant Administration Capital Improvement Project Management Community Engagement Budget Planning and Reduction City Council, Museum Board and Parks and Recreation Commission Relations PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS Member of California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) Board of Directors, All the Arts for All the Kids, Fullerton School District Item