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Ruby works with agencies that want to create a rewarding work environment and develop staff members who are motivated to deliver exceptional customer service.
She has presented over 1700 programs in 9 countries.
Ruby specializes in the Leisure industry. Her clients include
Sports and Entertainment Venues
Amusement Parks, Zoos, Attractions and Water Parks
Municipal Park and Recreation Agencies and Special Districts
Leisure Associations
Education & Children's Programs
Ruby's Leisure Association Clients Include:
** Repeat client
• Alaska Recreation and Park Association• California Park & Recreation Society Annual Conference **
"Ruby has a fantastic ability to incorporate realistic examples with
the information she is communicating. That makes it easier to understand and remember."
- Tina Ross, Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics, Incline Village Recreation Department
"I really liked her simple message with lots of humor. She is an excellent speaker!"
- Larry J. Wheeler, Recreation Manager/Deputy Director, City of Port Coquitlan, British Columbia, Canada
"What did I like most? Ruby's up to date and current info, personal stories of success and failures."
- Kristie Blackman, Recreation Coordinator, City of Fort Collins
"Ruby's program was entertaining and on topic the entire time. Ruby was able to address our concerns in a real and specific way. I felt ready to put her information into action today."
- Scott Bucharan, Programs Supervisor
• C.P.R.A. Professional Development Workshop
• C.P.R.A. Recreation Facilities Design & Management School**
• Connecticut Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference
"Ruby displays support and understanding of our profession through her true
to life stories."
- Wendy Rubin, Director, Colchester Parks and Recreation
"Ruby leaves you motivated and rejuvenated for staff training."
- Amy Meyer, Recreation Manager
"Ruby's delivery was great. She really provided quality info in a very upbeat and interesting
manner."
- Erik Westerberry, PRM II, Broward County Parks and Recreation
"Ruby tells relevant stories while illustrating them with a mixture of handouts and visuals.
Way to go!"
- Jenny Randel, Northbrook Parks Department
"The interaction with my peers was interesting and fun."
- Penny Randel, NBK Park District
"I loved the 'Visit to the Zoo' - Remembering positive and negative in each staff and how we
need to work together."
- Barb Alldridge, Superintendent of Recreation, Bloomington Parks and Recreation
• Iowa Park and Recreation Association
• Kansas Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference
"What did I like best about Ruby's programs? Everything!"
- Bill Cobb, Superintendent of Parks & Golf Courses, Johnson County Park and Recreation
District and 2000 President for Kansas Recreation and Park Association
• Michigan Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference
"Ruby helped me understand my group at my skate park. She kept my interest
by talking about things that relate to me. Excellent facilitator with group activities!"
- Jill Vander Stel, Northwest Ottawa Recreation Program
"Ruby's natural way to disseminate valuable and innovative information and ideas is awesome!&quo;
- Mary Jo Dessieux, Director of Parks and Recreation City of Fenton
"Ruby gave a lot of pertinent information in a brief amount of time.
Ruby was energetic and creative in her wide array of problem solving skills."
- Theresa Gibson, Director of Intramural Sports
"Excellent. Very timely for this geek."
- Jim Jones, Director of Student Life, Red Rocks Community College
"Great enthusiasm, helpful content and perfect pace of speech!"
- Sandra MacDiarmid, Comm. Ed. Director, Jackson Rec. and Park District
"Ruby puts back into perspective the importance of the small things that mean so much. She has a great knowledge of the profession and put time into getting to know our individual company."
- Chris Pauley, Park Manager
"Ruby is very engaging with wonderful real life experiences."
- Paul Gilbert, Director
"We loved your session and want you to be our keynote for our state conference!"
- Steve Neu, Director, Bismark Park District
"Ruby did a great job applying her knowledge and experience to my own experiences in and
out of work. That alone made learning fun!"
- Cindy Coffin, Program Supervisor, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
"I loved your sense of humor and the concepts you shared in your keynote. Please contact
us about providing training! I am interested in 4 of your programs!"
- Camilla Britton, Aquatics Director, Stafford County Parks and Recreation
"I loved Ruby's dynamic presentation style! This is the third time I have seen Ruby and her
message just gets more exciting and interesting every time. Keep it up!"
- Kevin Katman, Recreation Manager, Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District
• N.R.P.A. New York and New Jersey “Healing” Conference
"Ruby's humor and personal insights meshed well with the content of the program."
- Curtis M. Richardson, Executive Director, CCBA
"Ruby reinforces values as a part of the fabric of our work, as well as our personal lives."
- Carl Clark, Ops. Manager, Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District
"Ruby's attitude and insight was very powerful. She kept me interested and intrigued."
- K.C. Robinson, Intramural Coordinator, Cal State Northridge
"Ruby gave us a professional and well prepared program."
- Al Rogers, Recreation Superintendent, City of Reno
• N.R.P.A. Southern Regional Conference
"Ruby's enthusiasm, knowledge of different leaning styles, mixture of materials
and personal stories made this a great learning experience for me!"
- Bonnie McDaniel, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Naval Support
"Ruby has a fantastic ability to incorporate realistic examples with the
info she is communicating that makes it easy to understand and remember."
- Tina Ross, Aquatics Coordinator, Incline Village
• New Jersey Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference**
"We want Ruby for our keynote speaker!"
- Mike Tennaro, Director
"Ruby's energy keeps us focused. She points out the obvious that I wasn't recognizing. She
was never boring and I never felt like I was wasting my time."
- Leola Howlee, Administrator II, Elephant Butte State Park
• North Dakota Recreation & Park Assoc. Annual Conference
"Ruby is very informative, very insightful … I wanted a longer program!"
- Dee Fields, Graphic Marketer, Kadrmas, Lee, & Jackson, PC
"A timeless educational experience! Ruby's presentation can be applied to all walks of life and professions."
- Anonymous
"Ruby's program puts a new spin on needed information. Ruby is very upbeat and 100% of the information applied to our camp situation."
- Lindsey Campbell, Director
"Ruby challenged me to think with insightful information about all types of
people in the work place."
- Erin Fach, Commissioner, Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Dept.
"Our members are still talking about the great keynote you presented. Your
humor and inspiring, yet practical breakout sessions have generated lots of positive comments.
Our members said you really did your homework and it was evident in your presentations."
- Jan Speegle Scott, Executive Director, Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society
"Ruby's program was energetic, mind opening and it made me really realize and think about how the employees need to be directed in order to make the customers feel welcome and satisfied."
- Jackie Dower, Supervisor
"Ruby makes everything fun, has beautiful energy around her and is a master
at getting the group involved"
- Anonymous
"The program was interesting and Ruby allowed the audience to get involved
in the process. Ruby has a great way of keeping the audience's attention
and making us laugh!"
- Anonymous
"Your personal experience in the recreation industry and ability to connect with a wide
range of personalities and professional backgrounds were lifesavers in helping us tie the
speakers together and get the audience to open up, Ruby, your sessions averaged a 9.8
out of 10 rating, the highest of any of our speakers."
- John McColl, Marketing Manager
;"Ruby has such practical information."
- Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, City of Aberdeen
"An eye opener to other perspectives in our work team!"
- Roger K. Scott, Supt. of Parks, Richardson Parks and Recreation
"Not only were you uplifting and motivating, but also knowledgeable about our organization
and the status of parks and recreation within Texas. I had many of our conference
delegates approach me and tell me that you were right on target with your positive message.
- Michael Anne Lord, Executive Director, TRAPS
• Washington Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference
"Ruby was the best keynote I have seen in 29 yrs."
- John Couch, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Redmond
"Ruby did an excellent job. She kept the audience's attention
and presented in a way to keep retention."
- Tim Pingel, Lifestyle Coordinator, Appleton Family YMCA
