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Shannon Brown Antelope, California 95843  916.343.6700 Shannon Brown
ssorlie@yahoo.com
Director of Parks and Recreation
Accomplished business strategist with the proven ability to manage and develop programs, services, and facilities
Dynamic leader with progressive career in parks and recreation and extensive experience in operations
management, strategic planning, and staff oversight. Community oriented with an understanding of all facets of
program development, administration, resource management, and financial control of budgets exceeding $40M.
Proven aptitude to collaborate with city departments and agencies to develop and implement strategic plans.
Extensively trained leader with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Resource Management and 20+
years of progressive experience. Recipient of California Park & Recreation Society Best of the Best Award as a
part of the Adopt-A-Park and PLAY Program with the City of Sacramento.
Highlights of Expertise
• Strategic Business Planning • Operations Manager
• Community Engagement • Relationship Building
• Project Management • Public Administration
• Business Operations • Policies/ Procedures
• Programming • Staff Leadership
Career Experience
City of Sacramento - Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment, Sacramento, CA
Provided executive-level leadership to a broad range of management, programming, administrative, public
safety, and planning functions.
INTERIM DIRECTOR (January 2018 to Present)
Create unique and engaging programming for 15 community centers and appropriate annual operating
budget of $40M. Oversee operations of 3,400 acres of parkland, including 238 parks, 17 aquatic facilities, 8
dog parks, 8 skate parks, 15 community gardens, 4 municipal golf courses, and the History City Cemetery.
Coordinate various youth camps, leisure enrichment classes, afterschool child care, adult programming, and
adaptive recreation programs. Developed, implemented, and tracked performance metrics.
♦ Provide comprehensive leadership through major organizational reorganization, implementing
strategic plan to correlate with new missions.
County of Sacramento - Sunrise Recreation and Park District, Citrus Heights, CA
Leverage expertise and knowledge to advise the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Advisory Board of Directors.
ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (May 2012 to Current)
Participate in regular and special ad hoc meetings with the Board of Directors. Communicate with the Board
of Supervisors and members of the public. Establish operational policies and share best practices for
program development and implementation. Address questions related to park and recreation programming.
♦ Represented the organization on a wide range of financial matters and budgets.
♦ Served as Chair of the Board and major contributor to the personnel sub-committee.
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City of Sacramento – Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment, Sacramento, CA
Managed and supported daily operations, overseeing park maintenance, rangers, community centers, aquatics,
neighborhood service, and special events.
OPERATIONS MANAGER (July 2015 to January 2018)
Collaborated with the City Manager's Office and the City Council on new projects and programs and
controlled a budget of $34M apportioned to 15 divisions. Regularly met with staff to discuss business
projects, policies, procedures, and resource management challenges. Participated in staff and recruiting
efforts, such as staff training, delegation, and assessments. Provided leadership during the parks and
recreation department audit and implemented recommendations to improve efficiencies.
♦ Created highly effective financial tracking system allowing the organization to obtain special district
funding and more closely monitor spending.
City of Sacramento - Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA
Guided operations of 227 parks, including 62 miles of bike trails, 15 community gardens, and a Historic Cemetery.
PARK MAINTENANCE MANAGER (November 2010 to July 2015)
Held accountability of $7.9M budget with multiple funding resources. Developed reports for presentation
to Council and Commissions. Established service levels for funding, reporting, and tracking of measure U
services. Supported staff completing mowing, trash removal, irrigation repairs, playground inspections, and
pest management activities.
♦ Created work order system to review park maintenance field staff work.
♦ Realized 40% improvement in response time.
County of Sacramento - Department of Regional Parks, Sacramento, CA
Supervised 50-mile Class 1 bike trail system, horse stables, Camp Pollock, Sherman Island Camp Ground, and
15,000 acres of open space.
PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT (July 2006 to November 2010)
In charge of daily operations, maintenance, and leadership of a team of 50 staff members. Developed and
implemented policies and procedures, in addition to emergency response plans and sewer system
management plans for the American River Parkway and regional parks within the county.
♦ Instrumental in coordinating Gibson Ranch transition for the first park in Sacramento County with
private operations.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park Resource Management
California State University, San Jose, CA
Professional Development
• FEMA Certified in Care and Shelter, Management, and Operations
G191-ICS/EOC Management and Operations
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• IS706-NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid
• IS701-Multi Agency Coordination System (MACS)
• IS 800, IS 700, IS 100 National Response Framework