Resume: Ryan Hegreness, CPRP
Overview
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Creative thinker and problem solverExcellent oral and written communicationEfficient and effective financial & business managementTechnology enthusiast / website developerExtensive experience in parks and recreationCreative thinker and problem solver
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Efficient and effective financial and business management
- Technology enthusiast / website developer
- Extensive experience in parks and recreation
Experience
Catamount Web Solutions, LLC - March 2008 - Present
Founder / Lead Developer
- Started website development company for small businesses
- Created Recreation 2.0, the first social network for the parks and recreation profession
- Launched RecWebsites.com in 2009 to specialize in website development for recreation departments
- Launched RecSurveys.com in 2009 to offer online survey development and customization services
Essex Junction Recreation and Parks - May 2007 - Present
Assistant Director - Programs
- Responsible for the planning, staffing, implementation, maintenance, oversight, and marketing of all outdoor recreation programs, youth/adult sports camps/leauges, youth/adult enrichment programs, senior programs, and pool maintenance/staffing.
- Increased summer revenues by 70% from FY07-FY09
- Increased overall revenues by 22%, while decreasing expenses by 4% from FY07-FY09
- Instrumental in the creation of a new department vision statement and mission areas
- Introduced online program registration in 2007
- Improved the organization's online and social media presence
Other Experience Includes:
- Collegiate Lesiure Skills Instructor - Clemson University
- Research Assistant- Clemson University
- Boating Education Instructor - Lake County, OH
- CPR and Lifeguard Instructor - Mentor, OH and Clemson, SC
- Indoor, Outdoor, and Open-Water Lifeguard - Mentor, OH and Clemson, SC
- Counselor and Leader in a variety of Sports and Summer Camps - Mentor, OH and Clemson, SC
Education
Master of Business Administration
Columbia College, Online Campus - 2008 - Present
Master of Science: Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina - August 2005 - May 2007
Emphasis in Community Recreation
Bachelor of Science: Health, Fitness, and Recreation
Minor: Business Administration
Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina - August 2001 - May 2005
Memberships and Organizations
National Recreation and Parks Association - 2005 - Present
Vermont Recreation and Parks Association - May 2007 - Present
Executive Committee Secretary - January 2008 - Present
Champlain Valley Recreation Association - May 2007 - Present
Tree Farm Recreational Facility Board of Directors - May 2007 - Present
South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association - Former Member
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association - Former Member




