Rosemary Prince

rosemary@rosemaryprince.com
(850) 321-3353 | Tallahassee, FL

At a glance

Results oriented professional with demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge in parks, recreation and events management in local and state governments, non-profit organizations, and private consulting.

Recreation Program Planning Parks Management
Marketing and Communications Media Relations
Volunteer Management
Evaluation and Assessment
Customer Relations

Strategic Planning
Grant Writing and Administration
Program Development
Partnership Development
Curriculum Development
LMS Course Delivery
Training and Workshop Presentations

Nonprofit Management
ADA Laws and Requirements
Board Development
Financial Management
Meeting and Event Management Policies and Procedures Development

Professional Experience

Manager, St. John Neumann Retreat Center
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | Tallahassee, FL
November 2024 – present

Responsible for day to day management of a retreat center located in the center of Tallahassee on 13 acres with the Mission “To provide a place of prayer, hospitality, rest, and renewal where people come to reflect on the things that really matter: God’s Word, the Most Holy Eucharist, and the love of God and neighbor. “

Hospitality Services – booking reservations for use of meeting facilities and 20 guest rooms, prepare facility improvement plan, maintenance scheduling, supervision of housekeeping staff,
Marketing and Promotions – creation of content for publications, website and social media management,
Retreats and Events – develop and schedule retreats and events as host provider in collaboration with internal and external providers.

Chief Executive Officer
Rosemary Prince, LLC | Tallahassee, FL
July 2022 – present

Helping others provide opportunities for connection, community, and celebration. Accomplished by providing professional planning, training and management services to governmental units, non-profit organizations, and businesses. Areas of expertise include recreation, special events, environmental education, publicity and marketing, employee, and volunteer management.

Education and Training – curriculum, course and workshop design, development, and traditional, hybrid and web-based delivery.
Project Management – recreation and special event planning, administration, and management.
Publicity and Marketing Support Services – social media content creation and management, media relations.
Recognized with 2024 SunSational Award from Florida Festivals and Event Association for Community Outreach Program (3^rd Place).

Teaching Faculty and Coordinator, Event Certificate Programs
Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL
August 2006 – May 2022

Served the university community and industry profession in the Colleges of Education, Applied Studies, and Hospitality through progressive promotions from Visiting Assistant-in to Teaching Faculty III.

Developed and taught courses at the graduate and undergraduate level for face to face, hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous delivery, including new courses in event technology, special event promotions, event operations and management, ethics and sustainability, leisure and recreation programs and facilities for all ages and varying abilities, event marketing, ethics, and risk management.
Taught undergraduate courses in recreation administration, outdoor adventure education, introduction to recreation, introduction to special events, recreation activities analysis, special event planning.
Curriculum proposal and development: online graduate certificate in event management program (2007), and undergraduate certificate in special events (2017).
Served as coordinator for graduate certificate in event management, and undergraduate certificate in special events programs, responsible for marketing, recruitment, admissions, advisement, tracking and budget management.
Managed placement of graduate students in industry locations for completion of the capstone practicum course, specifically identifying appropriate agencies, review, and approval, based on program policies, resulting in 75 students earning the Graduate Certificate in Event Management.
Supervised six student led industry networking events, resulting in one event recognized with SunSational Award from Florida Festivals and Event Association for Community Outreach Program (3^rd Place).
Served on college and university committees, and industry associations committees and boards.

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Owner/Proprietor, Consulting Services
Prince Ventures | Tallahassee, FL
January 2001 to December 2017

Provided professional consulting services in recreation and event planning, administration and training to governmental units, non-profit organizations, and businesses.
Clients:
- Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle
- Florida Recreation and Park Association
- Leon County School District

Additional Experience

Education and Training Manager

Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Tallahassee, FL

Executive Director
Prevention Coalition of the Big Bend/Tallahassee Informed Parents – Tallahassee, FL

Director, Environmental Programs
Keep Florida Beautiful, Inc. – Tallahassee, FL

Prevention Resource Specialist
Florida Recreation and Park Association – Tallahassee, FL

Assistant Recreation Director
City of Ormond Beach – Ormond Beach, FL

Parks and Recreation Director
City of South Daytona – South Daytona, FL

Education

Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development
Troy University – Troy, AL

Bachelor of Science in Recreation
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

Certificate in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership
University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, FL

Certifications & Training

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

HEART Curriculum Trainer

Certified Interpretive Guide Trainer (CIGT)

Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG)

Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC)

Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor

Project Learning Tree Facilitator

Getting to Yes: Comprehensive Sponsorship Training for Rightsholders, Power Sponsorship

Professional Memberships

Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA)
Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA)
League of Environmental Educators of Florida (LEEF)
MUSE Members United for Sustainable Events
National Association for Interpretation (NAI)
Sustainable Events Network Florida & Caribbean (SENFC)

Awards Recognition

Outstanding Leadership Award
Florida Festivals and Events Association

Awarded for providing thoughtful guidance and inspiring excellence, leading with honor, commitment, and integrity for FFEA Board of Directors service 2017 – 2023.

Excellence in Online Course Design
Florida State University

Awarded for new or newly redesigned online courses that exhibit quality design as measured by the Quality Matters rubric, which includes review of instructional materials, learning objectives, assessment strategies, learner interaction and engagement, course technologies, learner support, and accessibility.

LEI 4561 Special Event Promotions
LEI Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events

Excellence in Online Teaching
Florida State University

Awarded for recently delivered online courses that exhibit effective use of online teaching strategies that engage students as learning partners. Criteria include review of teaching evaluations and strategies used that demonstrate superior methods of instruction and student engagement.

LEI 3004 – Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events.

Distinguished Service Award
Florida Recreation and Park Association

Awarded to those whose efforts advance the field of parks and recreation in the State of Florida.

Employee of the Year
Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

University Teaching

*Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (LEI 1181)
*Events: We Love Them, We Leave Them. What’s My Footprint? (LEI 2318)
Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events (LEI 3004)
Introduction to Special Events (LEI 3312)
Outdoor Adventure Education (LEI 3266)
Planning Recreation Experiences (LEI 3435)
Special Topics in Leisure Services – Special Event Planning (LEI 4932)
Special Topics in Leisure Services – Activity Analysis (LEI 4932)
Administration of Recreation, Tourism, and Event Organizations (LEI 4551)
*Special Event Promotions (LEI 4561)
*Technology for Events (LEI 4864)
*Event Operations and Management (LEI 4314)
*Event Planning Management (LEI 5316)
Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (LEI 5317)
*Event Marketing (LEI 5563)
*Practicum in Events (LEI 5942)

*Denotes developed course

Curriculum Development

Certificate in Special Events (undergraduate) (2016)
Online Graduate Certificate in Event Management Program (2007)

Presentations

Prince, R. & Magana, A. (presented 2024, August) Branching Out: Eco Art and PLT at Special Events. Presented at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL.

Prince, R. (presented 2023, & 2024 August) Aligning Your Event Purpose, Setting Goals and Measurable Objectives – Session 1 Foundations of Event Planning Certificate. Presented at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Bonita Springs, FL.

Prince, R, & Sussmann, D. (presented 2022, August). We’re All Connected – Using Project Learning Tree (PLT) to Enhance Events. Presented at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL.

Prince, R., & Trafford, D. (presented 2017, August). Internships Roundtable. Presentation at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL.

Prince, R., Lovett, C. & Romano, T. (presented 2017, August). Navigating the Twists & Turns of Accessible Events. Presentation at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL.

Prince, R. (presented 2016, February). Multi-generational Teams. Presentation at Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Haines City, FL.

Prince, R. (presented 2016, February). Team Leadership. Presentation at Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Haines City, FL.

Service to profession & community

Current Service

Member, Sustainability Committee, Florida Festival and Events Association
Core Team Leader, Spirit Nights for 5th & 6th Grades, Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Member, Friends Group, Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
Volunteer – Social Media, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, FL – Tallahassee Chapter

Previous Service

Board of Directors, Florida Festivals and Events Association
Education and Emerging Leaders Committee Member, Florida Festivals and Events Association
Education Council, International Live Events Association
Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle
Lawton Chiles High School PTO, Tallahassee, FL, Business Partners Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator
Awards Judge, SunSational Awards Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association
Awards Judge, Esprit Awards Program, International Live Events Association
Chair, Board of Directors, Get Outdoors Florida! Inc.
Trustee, President, Secretary, FRPA Foundation
Basketball Coach Junior Girls, City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs

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