Reilly McCormick

Hello! My Name is Reilly McCormick. I a, recreation professional from Washington, D.C. I am looking to return to the city in a full time recreation role.

I have served in a variety of positions in both the public and private sector. Most notably I have worked for M-NCPPC for several years.

I have a bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation administration and a general business minor from The University of Mississippi. I am currently enrolled in Frostburg State University‘s online sports, parks, and recreation management master’s program.

I am also a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional through the National Recreation and Parks Association!

In addition to graduate school…I currently serve as President of Blackwater Conservation Association, a nonprofit I founded in 2023 to preserve the Chesapeake Bay in 5is role I oversee a board of thirteen, two interns, and several Volunteers.

I am also a supply chain logistics contractor at MGM National Harbor assisting their Special Events Department in this role I work as a problem solver helping the, reach deadlines and save money where’ve possible . In this role I oversee a team of eight contractors and work alongside a team of seventeen.

I am passionate about brytetign my community through offering quality and meaningful recreation opportunities.

President & Founder January 2023 - Present

Blackwater Conservation Association Inc

• Event programming and execution with upwards of one hundred attendees and per event. Partnership with multiple partnering organizations.

- Maintaining relationships with key donors, corporate partners, and customers.

• Staff scheduling, bookkeeping, talent acquisition, and staff evaluation. 
• Oversee and direct a team of twelve employees, volunteers, and interns.
• Secured grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and donations. 
• Created an eye catching digital marketing strategy to increase event attendance and merchandise sales.

Team Lead May 2023 - Present

Humdinger Productions

• Supply chain logistics contractor with MGM National Harbor’s special events department.
• Responsible for managing a team of eight employees.

• On-site supervisor and point of contact between Humdinger and MGM.
• Found unique solutions to complex problems to reach goals ahead of schedule.

Intern May 2023– August 2023 Southern Girl Sportfishing

• Broadened company scope by creating a youth fishing program.
• Provided unmatched customer service by phone, email, and website communication.
• created a regimented facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep program,

Corporate Partnership Specialist March 2023 - October 2023 Blue Star Families

• Utilized my extensive connections in Maryland parks and recreation to secure partnerships between Blue Star Families and partnering organizations.

-Conducted outreach to local organizations and formed partnerships for Welcome Week events, Blue Star’s flagship event.

Assistant Director May 2022- August 2022

Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission

• Programmed and executed unique programs each week to ensure camper and parent satisfaction.
• Directed five employees and multiple volunteers.
• Coordinated transpiration of fifty campers, equipment, and staff between multiple facilities.
• Responsible for facility upkeep including cratering daily and weekly cleaning and maintenance schedules.

Recruitment Chair January 2022 - August 2022

Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity at The University of Mississippi & University of Maryland

• Contacted, interviewed, and educated potential new members
• Managed $50,00 budget, and
• Developed an understanding of desirable characteristics in potential new members

Senior Camp Staff June -2021- August 2021

Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission

• Promoted from camp staff to senior camp staff
• Hosted before care program, responsible for parent check-in+ registration, answered questions
• Wrote written reports to the state of Maryland regarding injuries, illness, and risk management

Treasurer September 2019 - May 2020

Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity at The University of Mississippi

• Collected funds from two 44 pledge brothers and their families over four years
• Total Amount collected >$12,000 without error
• Saved receipts and tracked expenses in Microsoft Office
• Researched lowest prices for staple products to lower yearly costs

Event Host November 2018 - August 2019

Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission

• Programmed and executed personalized sports-focused events for clients
• Met with parents befriend and after even to ensure satisfaction of patrons

General Employee June 2017 - August 2019

Maryland-National Parks & Planning Commission

• Sold tickets for various attractions and directed park patrons
• Handled ticket sales and point of sale purchases
• Operated and conducted maintenance on a variety of facility vehicles

Volunteer September 2015 - August 2019

Grace House Assisted- Living

• Served meals, hosted special events, assisted in programming seasonal and Holliday parties, and developed quality relations with residents. 

Master of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Sports Management

• Frostburg State University (in progress)

Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Recreation Administration, General Business minor 

-The University of Mississippi

Certified Parks & Recreation Professional 

• National Recreation & Parks Association

First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified 

• The American Red Cross

Master of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Sports Management

• Frostburg State University (in progress)

Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Recreation Administration, General Business minor 

-The University of Mississippi

Certified Parks & Recreation Professional 

• National Recreation & Parks Association

First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified 

• The American Red Cross