JillHopeJohnson.com

Current

2008 –          West Vancouver School District

Community & Business Development Manager

Responsible for services to the community based in school settings as well as the development of new specialty programs and sports academies for the school district. Involvement includes the development of during and after school contracts with service providers; development of new academies as programs of choice; and manage all aspects of summer camps including sales and customer service.

1991 –          “Events In Action” Event Consulting Business

Owner and Manager

Own and manage a small celebrations, tournament, and party business. Main focus has been coordination of parties and golf tournaments for groups of up to 100. Involved with ‘GameDay Auctions’ for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Tour manager and coordinator for 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.2008 to date. The position is currently taking more of a direct consulting role working with municipalities on the development of program delivery.

Past

1997 – 2008      Corporation of the District of West Vancouver

Community Recreation Supervisor

Responsible and accountable for supervision of recreation services for the District of West Vancouver in these key service areas: Gleneagles Community Centre and Adventure Park, District Youth Services, ‘Western’ Community Arts Services, Social Service projects, District Customer Service, District Outdoor Recreation Services, and District Summer Camps. Past portfolio experience has included managing services for the Seniors’ Activity Centre and Health & Wellness. This key leadership position includes facilitation of community groups and boards, managing all administrative functions, policies and procedures, facility operations, arts and fitness membership retention, finance, personnel, program development, marketing initiatives, special events, fundraising and customer service delivery.

1991 – 1997      Corporation of the District of West Vancouver

Facility Supervisor - Aquatics and Arena

Supervisor of facility operations of the Aquatic Centre, Beaches and Arena including pools, weight room, whirlpool, sauna, ice/concrete surface. Duties included: supervision of all community programming and special events for all age groups; developing partnerships and strategic alliances; overseeing the policies and procedures for customer service; supervision of daily operation of facilities; hiring and supervision of staff, and budget development.

1987 – 1991      British Columbia Special Olympics, Vancouver, B.C

Program Coordinator

Coordinator of grassroots sports programs for persons with mental disabilities. Duties included development of local chapters of volunteers in a variety of towns throughout BC; development of policies and procedures for operations of a local chapter; volunteer recruitment, development and leadership; Staff coordinator and Chef du Mission for a variety of Gaming events. Also integral in the development of integration of persons with disabilities into mainstream gaming events; organizer of major sport events including Canada Summer and Winter Games, B.C. Summer and Winter Games.

1986 – 1987      Great Eastern Resort Management, Massanutten Resort, Virginia, U.S.A.

Aquatics Program Director

Implemented start up of new aquatics, waterpark and fitness complex in time share resort setting. The facility was a main draw for prospective clients looking for time share condominiums in resort locations. Duties included: supervision of all programming; development of initial policies and procedures; supervision of daily operation of facilities; merchandising; hiring staff and budget development; and sales.

Education

1987 Master of Science – Physical Education

Emphasis in Sport Management

Teachers Assistant

James Madison University, Virginia U.S.A.

1984 Bachelor of Arts – Recreation & Parks

Emphasis in Exercise Science

Western Washington University, Washington U.S.A.

1983 Certificate – Health and Fitness

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C.

1980/81 Academic and Athletic Scholarship Recipient

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C. – Basketball

1979/80 Academic and Athletic Scholarship Recipient

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas – Golf

Certifications and Affiliations

Current and Ongoing Can-Fit Pro member

BCRPA member in current standing

Superhost

Emergency Preparedness LOC 1

Playwrights Theatre Centre member

Certified First Aid and CPR

Certified Personal Trainer

Certified Cycle Spinning Instructor

Praxis Screenwriting

Capilano College Screenwriting

Volunteer

From her roots of volunteering with Special Olympics, through to fundraising for sports organizations and arts organizations, to assisting at the 2010 Olympic Games held in Vancouver, Jill believes in supporting the community by giving back. Volunteering is an ongoing activity in Jill's life.

Assisting with theatre shows, coaching differing sports, coordinating events, serving christmas dinner to frail seniors, assisting with youth band nights, and party planning for differing groups and agencies, have all come with huge personal rewards. One of the most memorable volunteer experiences came in teaching an 8 year old girl with Autism how to swim.

It is always the little things in volunteering that reap the greatest rewards. Jill believes, ‘To give of oneself is the greatest gift of all’.