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Damien Ellington

@damienellington

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I lead public parks, museums, recreation programs, and community engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking opportunities to advance while providing leadership, organizing teams around company objectives, and meeting client and community needs through strong communication and genuine customer service.

I lead Tunica River Park & Museums for Tunica County Government, shaping strategic plans, operations, budgets, exhibitions, educational programs, and community partnerships.

Previously, I coordinated recreation programs for Tunica County Government, supervising 50–80 summer youth employees, managing youth employment HR functions and orientations, coordinating day camps, and overseeing public relations and media platforms for the Tunica Parks and Recreation Commission. I also managed transportation for elderly and disabled residents, the Mobile Food Pantry, and the Dundee Community Center.

At Rust College, I supported student success through recruitment, retention, residence life, tutoring, counseling and disability services, leadership development, and student engagement. I’m continuing a Master of Arts in Public Administration while bringing a background in mass communications and broadcast journalism to community-focused work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Tunica River Park & Museums

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Tunica County Government

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Develops and executes strategic plans to enhance cultural and educational impact, oversees budgeting and resource allocation, and directs daily operations including staffing and facilities management.

Strategic Planning Budgeting Financial Planning Grant writing Marketing Public Relations Community Outreach Exhibition Design Compliance Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Staff Management Facilities Management Stakeholder Relations Museum Management Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Belhaven University

Master of Arts, Public Administration

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Administration with 9 out of 12 classes completed.

Rust College

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications

2015 - 2019

Grade: 3.2

Activities and societies: Member of 100 Black Men of America; Chair and President of Young Alumni Association; Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.; Rust College SGA President 2018-2019.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a focus on Broadcast Journalism, graduating Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.2.