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MyKayla Gonzalez

Tucson

Summary

Professional recreation specialist with strong background in facilitating engaging activities and programs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members and adapt to changing needs. Known for excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Consistently focused on achieving results and enhancing participant experiences. Experienced with planning and executing diverse recreational activities to meet community needs. Utilizes leadership and organizational skills to create engaging and inclusive programs. Track record of fostering teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Recreation Worker

The City of Tucson
07.2023 - Current

Performing as senior lead with tasks such as coordinating field trips and special engagements. Manage schedules, flyers, meetings and newsletters. Communicate and act as point of contact between parents, school staff, team members, and coordinators. Planning activities and providing a schedule for parents and patrons to view all the time. Ability to lead and assist with groups of 20 or more participants. Being able to identify and resolve issues and complex problems. Attended Arizona Center for After School Excellence Conference.

Aquatics and Therapeutics

The City of Tucson
06.2018 - 10.2022

Took rentals, made patron profiles, used Active Net, and handled money. Managed a high volume of Adaptive Aquatics patrons. Helped set up for special events. Provided direct therapeutics services through sports activities. Provide information to participants, register participants, and assist with various pool tasks.

Inbound Warehouse Associate

Amazon
02.2019 - 07.2020

Received, organized and sorted incoming inventory efficiently. Prepare and package customers orders for shipment, and quality. Operate pallet jacks safely after equipment training. Used scanners and computer systems to track inventory and follow order processing instructions. Assisted with loading and unloading trucks to support workflow in a fast paced environment.

  • Managed accurate labeling and organization of products for optimal storage and retrieval.

Rec Worker

The City of Tucson
06.2016 - 05.2018

Planned and implemented weekly programming for summer/school kidco. Enforce rules and ensure that safety guidelines are followed during all activities and rotations. Documented all situations, and problems at site. Directly working with children from 5-12 years old in large and small groups. Communicate with parents, children, school staff, staff, and site leader. Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and enhance service delivery to children and parents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tucson High Magnet School
Tucson, AZ
05-2018

No Degree - General Studies

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Activity coordination
  • Outdoor education
  • Creative arts instruction
  • Program planning
  • Team building facilitation
  • Group management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Senior Recreation Worker

The City of Tucson
07.2023 - Current

Inbound Warehouse Associate

Amazon
02.2019 - 07.2020

Aquatics and Therapeutics

The City of Tucson
06.2018 - 10.2022

Rec Worker

The City of Tucson
06.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Tucson High Magnet School

No Degree - General Studies

Pima Community College
MyKayla Gonzalez