Ron Southworth
Grand Junction
Summary
Dynamic Program Director with a strong foundation in strategic leadership and program evaluation. Expertise in developing adaptive recreational programs and fostering compliance tracking for enhanced effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS)
Steamboat Springs
11.2010 - 04.2026
- Managed program operations while providing strategic leadership to staff.
- Conducted needs assessments to define program objectives and enhance effectiveness.
- Developed adaptive recreational programs tailored for individuals with disabilities.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised personnel to achieve program goals collaboratively.
- Evaluated participant feedback to refine program accessibility and impact.
- Coached and disciplined staff members to maintain high performance standards.
Driver
Waste Managment
Steamboat Springs
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Operated waste collection vehicles safely in residential and commercial areas.
- Communicated with dispatch to ensure timely pickups and service adjustments.
- Maintained accurate records of pickups and vehicle logs for compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of vehicles, promptly reporting maintenance issues.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness, gas, and oil levels prior to departure.
- Documented daily mileage and fuel consumption data.
- Adhered to company safety and security policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Denver, CO05-1980
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Program management
- Program strategy
- Program evaluation
- Compliance tracking
- Quality assurance
- Needs assessment
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Policy improvements
- Strategic leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Customer relationship management
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Innovation and creativity
- Differentiated instruction
- Leadership effectiveness
- Relationship building
Timeline
Driver
Waste Managment
10.2016 - 05.2019
Program Director
Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS)
11.2010 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Louisiana State University