1. DANYA THOMS
PERMANENT ADDRESS thomsd@uni.edu
6224 MeadowCrest Dr. #206 (cell) 641-430-4296
Johnston, IA 50131
OBJECTIVE To obtaina position that involves programming, administration, event coordinating, marketingandenrichingthelives of people in the community.
EDUCATION University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA Degree Received: August 2015
Bachelor of Arts: Leisure, Youth and Human Services
Emphasis: Community Recreation, Tourism, and non-profit
EXPERIENCE Urbandale Parks & Recreation, Urbandale, IA August 2016- Present
Administrative Technician
 Assisted and provided excellent customer service to the City of Urbandale
 Organizing city budgets and work on the Parks department budget and payroll
 Answering phone calls from residents answering any unknown questions about parks, city, or any programs we offer.
 Worked with these different types of software programs, Sportsman, Laserfiche, Excel, Publisher, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Starbucks, Clive, IA October 2016- Present
Barista
 Entered drink orders into a computerized cash register; handle cash and make change; process credit cards; and balance drawer.
 Built professional relationships with cliental to ensure and provide quality performance.
 Prepared and served drinks and food in accordance with health codes and café standards working in a fast pace environment.
Urbandale Parks & Recreation, Urbandale, IA May 2016-August 2016
MAC Camp Supervisor
 Organizing, planning, and programming four youth summer camps that consist of 150 kids, by arranging transportation, scheduling
special events, and field trips.
 Mentored, trained, and assisted the hiring process of new staff. Made sure all staff were trained appropriately and made sure they
create a safe and fun environment for the youth.
 Assisting supervisor on end of the month budgets for the recreation department.
Urbandale Parks & Recreation, Urbandale, IA
Recreation Intern May 2015- August 2015
 Organized and planned four youth summer camps that consisted of 140 kids, by arranging transportation, and scheduling special
events and field trips.
 Mentored new camp staff on how to create a safe environment for the youth and taught them how to work with youth.
 Lead, programmed, and marketed the annual skateboard competition that brought 60 skaters for the City of Urbandale
 Worked on monthly and end of the year budgets for the recreation department
 Shadowed the Aquatics Coordinator throughout the internship to learn how to operatea pooland the daily functions.
Mason City Parks & Recreation Fun-N-Sun Day Camp, Mason City, IA
Head Director Summer2012 – 2014
 Plan and lead activities for kids during the summer
 Communicate with parents and participants to answer questions
 Madeschedules, letters, and flyers to be handed out to the public and families of theday camp
 Provide a fun and learning environment for the day camp
Mason City Parks & Recreation Department, Mason City, IA
Facility Supervisor Fall 2007- May 2016
 Primary supervisor for theMason Parks & Recreation Department for all youth and adult sporting events
 Handled questions and risk management procedures for the participants and spectators for the events
Officiating Fall 2007 – May 2016
 Officiate Soccer, Volleyball, Softball games, football, and basketball
 Teaching beginners to play soccer, volleyball, and T-ball
Coaching
 5th
-6th
grade Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, and Softball
 Assisted supervisor with coaching draft & help find sponsors for the teams Summer2014- May 2016
Concessions Fall 2009- Spring 2015
 Operated concession stand during RAGBRAI stop in Mason City
 Operated concessions stand during softball tournaments
Before & After School Program December2012- May 2016
 Organized and planned activities for theyouth
 Assisted with academics and recreational programs and was engaged with theyouth
 Established a positiveand safe environment for the participants
Administration February 2016-May 2016
 Enrolled participants in therecreation programs and reserved park shelter areas using a computer software
 Able to handle incoming calls and route them to the appropriateperson or department

2. North Iowa Outlaws Jr. Hockey Team August 2005-2010
Assist with GameDay Operations
 Choosing contestants from a 1,000 fans to do the intermission games
 Assisting arena management with game day needs
 Coordinated hospitality for sponsor groups ranging in size from 150-200 individuals
Honors & Certificates
Certified Pool Operator October 2015
Member of Iowa Park & Recreation Association October 2014
First Aid/ CPR/ AED November 2017
Outstanding Leadership Award May 2012
Nominated Tau Beta Sigma Best Sister March 2012
ACTIVITIES
Tau Beta Sigma Zeta Nu, Cedar Falls, IA
President, Vice President, Graphics Coordinator April 2013 –May 2015
 Serving Bands across Iowa by doing community service or service to the bands
 Lead meetings, organized 20 events for the chapter to be a part of and lead 10 fundraisers throughout the school year for the chapter.
 Organized and facilitated the annual band banquet for 400 students working with catering, finding speakers, lead a committee of 40
people, and finding a location for the event.
UNI Marching Band August 2011- 2014
Staff manager/ Uniform Manager
 Programmed and structured weekly activities for 330 students during band camp.
 Fundraised three major events to raise $15,000 for the band to attend theLondon New Year’s Day Parade
New Aldaya Lifescapes Jan. 2015-April 2015
Volunteer
 Assisted in the participation of programs for theelderly residents
 Interacting with the residences