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≒ Donna Legge≒
Email: bobdonna247@sbcglobal.net, Cell: 707-304-3894
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in the profession of Parks and Recreation Administration. I am highly motivated, innovative, resourceful,
organized and creative. I have strong communication and leadership skills, with an emphasis in community engagement,
responsiveness, customer service and program planning. Member of the California Parks and Recreation Society and National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) - Completed NRPA Directors School in August 2014. Currently enrolled in the Sonoma
County Daily Acts Leadership Institute.
WORK HISTORY
09/25/06 to present (12.6 years) Parks and Recreation Director Town of Windsor
Report directly to the Town Manager. Oversee operations of the Recreation Division, Parks (155 acres) and Facilities (9
buildings/83,000 sq. ft.) Maintenance Division, Senior Center and Aquatics Division, Landscape and Lighting Assessment
District Division, Park Development Fund Division and Capital Improvement Projects. Responsible for maintaining priorities,
goals and objectives, cost recovery targets, energy efficiency programs, environmental sensibility and strategic marketing.
Prepare staff reports and presentations for the Town Council, Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Art Advisory
Commission and Senior Citizens Advisory Council. Successfully lead staff in producing a variety of signature community events
utilizing community partners and sponsorship programs. Established the Windsor Parks and Recreation Foundation, Town
Green Community Garden, Windsor Wellness Partnership and Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. Recognition of
Hembree House Museum as a historical landmark. Completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update in 2017. Awarded
2018 Sonoma County Best of the Best for Music Series. Budget: $7.4 million. Size of Staff: 20 fulltime and 50 part-time staff
08/19/01 to 09/22/06 (5.1 years) Recreation Supervisor City of Los Altos
Under the supervision of the Recreation Director, coordinated community events and supervised afterschool licensed day
care, teen services (The Underground), youth and adult sports, facility reservations and Tiny Tots Preschool. Facilitated facility
maintenance, capital improvement projects, contracts, scheduling and the rental of five major recreation facilities. Served as
the staff liaison to the Youth Commission, Library Commission, Sculpture Committee, Cable Company and Community
Television. Other duties included staff training and the development of policies and procedures, budget development, report
writing and presentations to the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Budget: $1.8 million. Size of Staff: 15
full-time and 20 part-time staff
12/01/97 to 04/25/00 (3.4 years) Recreation Director El Dorado Hills Community Services District
Reported directly to the General Manager. Supervised and monitored the operations and programming activities of the
Recreation Department including customer service, computer registration, sports, aquatics, special interest classes, year-
round day camps, enrichment programs, special events and community relations. Assessed programs and systems and
facilitated recommended updates. Developed district-wide policies and procedures. Coordinated training programs,
evaluations and staff development plans. Prepared and monitored budget, equipment inventory, capital improvement
projects and 5-year Master Plan. Budget: $4.1 million. Size of Staff: 10 fulltime and 40 part-time staff
03/01/94 to 11/20/97 (3.8 years) Director of Parks and Recreation City of Half Moon Bay
Under the supervision of the City Manager, served as department head and staff advisor to City Council and Parks and
Recreation Commission. Managed community center and park operations including park land acquisition, design and
construction, project management, administration of the operating, maintenance and capital improvement budgets,
facilitation of public workshops, requests for proposals, service and consultant contracts, grants, public art display contracts
and dedication ceremonies. Facilitated community-building projects through collaborative partnerships. Prepared oral and
written reports involving research, analysis and recommendations. Budget: $2.9 million. Size of Staff: 15 fulltime and 30 part-
time staff
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY:
11/1986 to 2/94 (7.3 years) Recreation Services Supervisor City of Sierra Madre
Budget: $2 million. Size of Staff: 10 fulltime and 30 part-time staff
9/1984 to 11/86 (2.2 years) Recreation Services Supervisor County of Los Angeles
Budget: $180,000 (staff hours). Size of Staff: 4 fulltime and 4 part-time staff
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree, Recreation Administration
California State University, San Jose