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Address:                                   0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone:                                      (xxx-xxx-xxxx, (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Vacancy Posting:                      Job Posting #

Position:                                   Title, GS#

 

 

Core Competencies

 

Organizational Leadership; Strategic Planning; Performance Optimization; Crisis Management; Decision-Making; Program Analysis; Program Enhancements; Qualitative/Quantitative/Technical/Statistical Analysis; Policy/Regulatory Compliance; Research; Data Generation; Information Gathering; Surveys/Studies; Project Management; Briefings; Presentations; Communications; Risk Management; Interpersonal Relations; Collaborative Teamwork; Organization; Workflow Coordination; Prioritization; Time Management; Purchasing & Bidding; Grant Writing; Economic Development; Facility and Building Maintenance; Building & Zoning Laws; Labor Contracts; Held a Federal Top Secret C Cryptographic Security Clearance

 

Professional Experience

 

CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Community Development Director, 3/2007-Present

Supervisor:  May Not Contact - Ms. Barbara Lipscomb, City Manager, (407)262-7700

Hours:  50 per Week

Salary: $87,000

 

Contribute dynamic leadership skills and strong attention to detail in managing all aspects of Department of Community Development operations, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and performance. Apply sharp critical thinking talents toward developing department goals, objectives and work programs, with full accountability for supervising several divisions within the department.  Collaboratively worked with the City Manager, City Council, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, officials from other governmental units, directors of other departments and the general public, exhibiting advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills.

 

Exhibit community development expertise in recommending, planning, and implementing programs complementary to the policy direction of the City Manager and the City Commission.  Oversee Planning and Zoning Division, the Economic Development Division, and the Division of Business Tax Licensing. Direct current planning and zoning functions, including completion of specific, short-term projects, site plan approvals and operation of the Development Review Committee.  Proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively with Seminole County and other cities in the area and with numerous outside agencies such as the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Geological Survey.

 

Proficiently administer various grants and contracts, with responsibility in authoring and implementing an aggressive annexation policy to move unincorporated properties into the City of Casselberry.  Prepare and maintain a comprehensive plan for city development, including specific elements of future land use, transportation, water/sewer, drainage, solid waste facilities, housing, open space/recreation, and fire protection.  Train, mentor, and motivate staff personnel, playing an instrumental role in the development of top performing team members.  Cost-effectively allocate, administer, and control the departmental budgets.  Directly monitor and approve departmental and contractual expenditures to maximize use of resources while controlling costs.  

 

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Steer performance evaluation to boost productivity and efficiency.  Develop detailed reports to support the senior executive team in defining future goals and strategies to optimize results.  Represent City on various boards and committees and implement safety policies/procedures.  Ensure critical compliance with department standards and safety protocols, as well as all federal, state, local, and City rules, regulations, and practices.  Complete necessary F.E.M.A. training to play a key role in the City s disaster preparation/recovery efforts as designated in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management plan.

 

CITY OF OLDSMAR, FLORIDA, 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Planning and Redevelopment Director, 10/2004-3/2007

Supervisor:  May Contact - Mr. Bruce Haddock, City Manager, (813)749-1100
Hours:  45 per Week

Salary: $68,000

 

Oversaw the operations of one of the most active and aggressive Planning & Redevelopment departments in the Tampa Bay area.  Managed all aspects of redevelopment, including residential, industrial and commercial activities.  Used commercial incentives and installed residential grant program for residential property upgrade.  Directed the activities of the Community Downtown Redevelopment Agency, and the Code Enforcement Division of the City.  The downtown redevelopment area included producing development and public/private partnerships for projects from $1 million in value and over $100 million in construction costs.  Achieved a 56% rise in property values in Community Redevelopment Area over a 2-year period. 

 

Steered planning and site review for numerous neo-urbanism, mixed-use projects including the construction of 4 new hotels and supplemental office, commercial, and residential buildings and areas, in and near the downtown of Oldsmar.  Relied upon to lend expertise toward leading the city s enforcement and 10-year revision of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, including the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and plan modifications/revisions as required by the State of Florida. 

 

Authored Architectural Pattern Book changes for the Downtown Design Standards .  Managed the Planning, Zoning, Redevelopment and Code Enforcement employees while supervising the coordination and implementation of economic, industrial, commercial, and residential redevelopment as well as rezonings, land use changes, and annexations.  Presented information and provided detailed data to the City Council and the Planning Board.  Prepared and delivered engaging and educational presentations to outside groups to promote the development of both the City and the C.R.A. 

 

CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA, 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Assistant City Manager for Economic Development (including Development, Redevelopment, and C.R.A. Director), 2/2000-9/2004  

Acting City Manager, 10/2002-1/2003, 5/2004-7/2004

Supervisor:  May Contact - Mr. Gerald Seeber or Mr. Tom O Neill, City Manager, (727)853-1021
Hours:  45 per Week

Salary: $64,000

 

Relied upon to serve as Acting Chief Administrative Officer during an extended medical absence of the City Manager and the search for a replacement of the City Manager.  Directed both the Building, Planning & Zoning Department and the Redevelopment Department. Coordinated and implemented economic and residential redevelopment efforts within an urbanized community including a historic central business district.  Demonstrated exceptional communication talents in negotiating development agreements and the purchase of historic properties.  Strategically created and implemented a redevelopment policy; coordinated and implemented individual redevelopment projects. 

 

 

 

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Actively supported the development and implementation of a Performance Based Zoning amendment that limited the number of code variances that required formal review as well as decreasing the time for permitting a construction project.  Implemented a major expansion of the Community Redevelopment Area and the 30-year Tax Increment Funding program for community redevelopment estimated to total in excess of $157 million.  This Redevelopment effort included the creation and implementation of residential and commercial grant programs and the creation and implementation of a 5-year capital plan, amounting to over $25 million.  Interacted closely with residents, business owners, the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Inc., the Board of Realtors and County, and community leaders.  Assisted the City Manager in all facets of City Administration including public safety, human resources, labor negotiations, grants acquisitions, public works, parks & recreation, and budgetary activities. 

 

CITY OF HUDSON, OHIO, 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Assistant to the City Manager, 12/1989-1/2000  

Acting City Manager (8/1994-10/1994)

Supervisor:  May Contact - Mr. Sheldon Schweikert, City Manager (or Current Assistant), (330)342-1700

Hours:  50 per Week

Salary: $72,000

 

Acted in the capacity of Chief Administrative Officer during the search for a permanent replacement of the City Manager.  Also acted for Hudson in the additional capacity of Planning and Development Director.  Exhibited strong leadership and program management qualities in supervising overall operations within all City departments, including day-to-day operations and long-range facility and operational planning.  Oversaw Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Public Works, Electric Distribution, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection & Treatment, Planning & Development, Engineering, and Parks. Acquired valuable experience in and had direct control over Utility Billing, Computer Operations, Capital Planning, Facility Maintenance, Equipment bidding & replacement, Grants preparation & submission, Risk management, A.D.A. & Handicap Coordination and Human Resources.  Worked for code maintenance and development approvals through the Planning Commission and the Architectural & Historic Board of Review, including the expansion and redevelopment within the downtown Federal Historic District.

 

Prior Experience

 

WESTERN RESERVE CABLE CONSORTIUM, INC. (Cable-9), Macedonia, OH

Member, Corporate Board of Trustees

 

CITY OF NORTON, OHIO, Norton, OH

Planning Director

 

CITY OF STOW, OHIO, Stow, OH

Senior Planner; Engineering Inspector; Office Manager & Dispatcher C Public Service Dept.

 

Military Experience

 

UNITED STATES NAVY

Petty Officer (2nd Class) Radioman (Honorably Discharged)

Awards: National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency Award ComServLant

 

Education

 

Graduate Studies in Business Administration C University, City, State, 9/1978-6/1980, XX GPA & XX credit units

 

 

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Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Urban Planning) - University of Akron, Akron, OH, 6/1978, XX GPA & XX credit units

 

High School Diploma, College Preparatory - Stow High School, Stow, OH, 6/1966, XX GPA & XX credit units

 

Relevant Courses: Marketing, Accounting, Organizational Psychology, Business Management, Business Computer Programming

 

Board & Commission Memberships

 

Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study C Technical Advisory Committee

City of Stow Litter Control & Recycling Board

City of Stow School Facilities Study Committee    

Hudson Area Economic Development & Growth Committee

Greater Main Street New Port Richey Advisory Board C 2003 to 2004

New Port Richey Housing & Development Committee C 2000 to 2004 (Chair 2002 C 2004)

City of New Port Richey, Community Redevelopment Agency C 2000 to 2004, Director

City of Oldsmar Community Redevelopment Agency C 2004 to 2007, Director

Pinellas Planning Council, Planners Advisory Committee C 2005 to 2007 (Vice Chair 2007)

Pinellas County School Planning & Concurrancy Workgroup C 2005 to 2007

Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Economic  Development Committee C 2004 to 2007

City of Casselberry, Annexation Committee, 2007 to present, Chairman

City of Casselberry, Development Team Committee, 2007 to present

City of Casselberry, Code Enforcement Committee, 2007 to present

Casselberry Community Redevelopment Agency, 2007 to present, Director

 

Professional Affiliations

 

American Planning Association, Full Member

Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, Full Member, (Suncoast Chapter, 2002 and 2003 Awards of Merit)

International Economic Development Council, Member

International Congress of Shopping Centers, Member

Florida Economic Development Council, Member

International City Management Association, Full Member (20, 25, 30 & 35 Year Service Awards)

Florida City County Management Association, Full Member

The American Society for Public Administration, Member

Florida Redevelopment Association, Member, (2007-08 statewide committee for Affordable & Work Force Housing)

National Trust for Historic Preservation, Member

Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce - Economic Development Committee

Pinellas County Planning Council s - Planners Advisory Committee

Pinellas County School Planning Concurancy Workgroup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Address:                                0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone:                                   (xxx-xxx-xxxx, (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Vacancy Posting:                 Job Posting #

Position:                                Title, GS#

 

 

I am highly interested in being considered for the ____________________ position currently available.  With progressive experience in city management and community planning/development, I am confident that I can make a positive contribution in this position.  To acquaint you with my qualifications, I am submitting my resume.  In advance, thank you for your consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying documents, I have built a successful career progressing from Assistant City Manager and Planning and Redevelopment Director to my current role as the Community Development Director.  I offer a comprehensive knowledge of community planning and development operations and administration, with a consistent track record of identifying, developing and executing new ideas and approaches toward generating results.  I excel in strategically managing resources to optimize productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety while containing and reducing operating costs.  A hands-on leader, I am highly effective in training, scheduling, developing, evaluating, and directing diverse personnel.  I have successfully developed job descriptions and performance standards as well as operational policies and procedures instrumental to boosting performance levels.  I am also skilled in planning, allocating and administering budgets. 

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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