C. Roger Moss
Professional, Berlin CT
Resume
C. Roger Moss
EDUCATION
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT. Masters in Recreation Administration and Supervision. 36 Credits, August 1993.
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA. Bachelor of Science in Secondary Physical Education, Concentration: Coaching. 132 2/3 Credits, May 1983.
EMPLOYMENT
Agent: Bankers Life Insurance Company, Farmington, CT. 8/2018 to Present.
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Specialize in Comprehensive Medicare Planning.
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Final Expense Planning - Life Insurance
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Hospital Indemnity Policies
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Licensed in CT, FL, GA, NY, MA, RI, TX, SC, WV
Associate Director: Board of Parks an Recreation Commissioners, Morgantown, WV. 9/2016 to 7/2018.
• Over saw the operations of the Parks maintained by the department.
' Over saw the Ice Rink - Trained in Ice Resurfacing
' Renovations and capital projects.
' Budget Preparation
' Staff hiring and firing.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach, Berlin Minutemen Youth Wrestling Program: 1998 to 2016. Administer and run youth program for boys and girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. Develop practices and teach technique at weekly practices. Coach youth wrestlers during matches at weekend tournaments. Organize and run youth tournament as fundraiser for program with attendance of over 500 wrestlers.
Head Coach, Amity Regional High School, 1991 to 1995
Head Coach, Longmeadow High School, 1983-1985
Berlin Little League Boys – 1999 to 2003, Girls Softball 1999 to 2003
Head Coach, Berlin Youth Soccer Fall 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003
Assistant Coach, Rocky Hill Travel Soccer Team Fall 2005
Lead Event Specialist: Advantage Sales Marketing, Newington, CT. 7/2014 to 7/2016.
• Conduct in-store demonstrations for both food and non-food products to generate brand awareness, and drive sales through event execution and promotions.
• Engage consumers and promote new and exciting products, build strong relationships with store managers and personnel.
• Report event activity on a daily basis through an online reporting system.
• Set-up, breakdown, and clean product demonstrations equipment.
Director of Recreation: Norwich, CT. 1/2012 to 7/2014. Responsibilities include: Overall operation of department which includes: Administrative and Park Maintenance. Prepare and present annual budget of $687,534. Duties include designing seasonal brochure, updating city website for recreation activities, administered adult softball league, planning of summer and vacation camp programs, coordinated youth boys basketball program, hiring, training and supervising part-time and seasonal staff throughout the year. Over see Capital Projects. Supervise full-time staff of five.
Director of Parks, Recreation and Senior Services: East Hartford, CT. 1/1996 to 11/19/11. Responsibilities include: Overall operation of department which includes: Administrative Division, Park Maintenance Division Senior Services and previously Golf Course Division. Work closely with volunteer groups, local YMCA on Robert Woods Foundation Grant on Childhood Obesity. Responsible for managing $3.3 million budget. Over saw numerous Capital Projects including; updating of outdoor facilities and fields, installation of skate-park, relocation of administrative offices, renovation of two outdoor pools and re-design and construction of soccer fields in existing park. Supervised full-time staff of twenty-five.
Director of Park and Recreation: Redding, CT. 6/1993 to 12/1995. Responsibilities included: Overall operation of department through planning, organizing, scheduling and promoting recreational programs, budget preparation and justification, over saw Capital Expense Projects, hiring and supervising part-time and seasonal workers throughout the year. Instituted policies and procedures material.
SKILLS and HOBBIES
Self-employed Magician: 1972 to present.
Instructor, Youth Tennis Lessons, Berlin Parks and Recreation, Norwich Recreation
Instructor Model Rocketry, Norwich Recreation 2013.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
NRPA, Dorothy Mullins Class IV Arts & Humanities Award, 2010.
International Bluegrass Music Assoc., Podunk BG Festival, “Event of the Year” 2010.
CT Recreation and Parks Association Distinguished Service Award 2008
National Recreation and Parks Association, NERC – Annual Citation 2001.
New England Regional Council, Chair 2001-02.
CT Recreation and Parks Association Outstanding Professional 2000.
CT Recreation and Parks Association, President 1994 and 1996.
CT Recreation and Parks Association Outstanding Young Professional 1994.
Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities – 1983.
College Class President, Senior and Junior Year – 1982 and 1983.
Director, All College Musical Production (3 years) – 1980 to 1983.
Eagle Scout Troop 26, New Britain, CT 1978.
Assistant Director of Park and Recreation: Orange, CT 1/87 to 6/93. Responsibilities included the operation of community fitness center, designing seasonal brochure, operation of summer and vacation camp programs, coordinated youth boys basketball program, hiring, training and supervising part-time and seasonal staff throughout the year. Founded wrestling program, which after one year became a varsity program at Amity Regional High School. Extensive computer and recreational software knowledge.
Professional Training & Workshop Presentations
Orange Summer Staff Training, Orange, CT - June 2013, 2014 and 2015. This half day training provided insight into being a camp counselor, developing special camp themes and playing games with campers.
New England Training Institute, Boston, MA – March 26, 2007. Ramifications of Recreation in Brazil. Presentation based on trip to Brazil with Berlin Wrestling Assoc.
Mid-Western Training Institute, North Dakota. 2006. Happy Hauntings. Presentation based on haunted mansion organized in East Hartford for past 7 years.
NRPA National Congress, Denver, CO – 2005. Staff Training A to Z. Presentation based on staff training practices for seasonal staff.
NRPA National Congress, San Antonio, TX – 2004. How to Plan A Festival. Presentation based on Podunk Bluegrass Festival and the requirements needed to present a first class event.
Summer Playground and Camp College, June 1992, 93, 94 and 95. Sponsored by CT Recreation and Parks Assoc. Organized speakers and program for entire day workshop. Summer “Rec” Leaders Workshop, June 1992, 93, 94, 95. Featured Speaker for three hour workshop on Orientation, Special Events,
New Games an Orientation. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Leisure Services Assoc.Many additional sessions done for national, state and regional workshops.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Food Manager, Cert #1806096, Exp. 5/12/2019
Certified Food Safety Manager, NRFSP, Cert # XE20476539 Exp. 3/15/2015
Certified USAW Official, 2005 to 2007, 2013 to 2016
USA Wrestling, Copper Certified, Membership ID: 702401, 8/31/2014
Sports Concussion Webinar 12/2013
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, CPRP 3/2018
Clinician, National Youth Sports and Coaches Association, 1994 to 2000.
Western Massachusetts Wrestling Board Official, 1982-1983.
Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification
