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Eager to contribute outstanding leadership background toward securing opportunity as City/Town/County Manager

Community & Government Relations ~ Collaboration ~ Consensus-Building ~ Budgeting

Project / Program Development ~ Administrative Operations ~ Policy & Procedure Compliance

         Currently serve as union representative for government and private sector employees, and held prior role as Mayor of Madison.

         Adept throughout the complete spectrum of town management including budget development and administration, needs forecasting, strategic planning, staffing, roads/highways, emergency response, public safety, recreation, and facilities management.

         Transparently collaborate with regulatory/government authorities and subcontractors to expedite and ensure project success for new construction, repairs, and renovations.

         Proven performance in collective bargaining, union relations, legislative lobbying, committee leadership, grievance handling, arbitration, and mediation.

         Excel at strategically steering projects and programs to maximize use of resources, advance productivity, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and achieve aggressive performance goals.

         Cost-effectively controlled $39M Town of Madison budget with surplus of $9M to support a wide range of initiatives including programs to alleviate taxes for seniors and volunteer firefighters.

         Resourcefully established enterprise zone for Clinton, CT to fuel economic development, increase tax revenue, and generate local jobs.

         Nominated for Madison Jaycees Distinguished Service Award Nominee as a result of exhibiting extraordinary community service efforts.

         Awarded and recognized for 10 years of service on Madison s Water Pollution Control Commission.

         Championed all facets of environmental health for the town of Clinton, CT from drinking water to hazardous materials planning and management.

         Negotiated and administered decree orders on former contaminated municipal landfill listed as a Superfund site.

International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, Washington, D.C. & Madison, CT, 2001 to Present

International Union Representative

         Leverage advanced negotiating and presentation skills toward effectively representing union employees spanning government, municipalities, railroads, airline, Department of Defense, state personnel, and non-profit organizations.

         Conduct negotiations on behalf of clients during collective bargaining process, and serve as union representative during hearings, grievances, and arbitrations.

         Apply considerable talents in research and due diligence to proficiently represent 6,000+ members throughout New England, mid-Atlantic, Tulsa, OK and Omaha, NE.

         Establish, nurture, and maintain cohesive partnerships with management and legislators.

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         Demonstrate strong public speaking skills in testifying at state and federal legislative hearings, convincingly presenting views of labor community as it relates to pending legislation.

         Train and educate international members in a broad range of workplace issues.

Town of Madison, Connecticut, 1999 to 2001

First Selectman / Mayor (Chief-Elected Official)

         Governed town meetings to address needs of 25,000 residents and directed multiple municipal departments encompassing Human Resources, Finance, Recreation, Engineering, Facilities Management, Highway Maintenance, Tax Collection, and Police.

         Persuasively negotiated with union officials, and constantly promoted collaboration and mutual goal attainment.

         Lobbied for and successfully passed new high school construction referendum, and partnered with Board of Education in devising annual budgets.

         Assembled multi-generational committees to address needs of the local high school as well as regulatory compliance specific to construction.

         Strategically restructured open space bond to facilitate development of a municipal golf course and amended undesignated fund balance to improve financial planning for future expenses and an upgrade to AAA bond rating.

Prior background includes role as Chief of Environmental Health with the Town of Clinton, Connecticut, and service with the United States Coast Guard.

Mediator Certificate, University of Georgia School of Law

Arbitrator Certificate, National Labor College

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, Southern Connecticut State University / Boston University

Registered Sanitarian License, State of Connecticut

EPA School Asbestos Inspector Management Planner

EPA Hazardous Materials Technician

EPA Lead Inspector Housing/Poisoning

FEMA Certifications: Flood and Erosion Planning & Mitigation, Radiation Exposure, HazMat Emergencies & Remediation, Toxic Release Planning, Community Planning

Chairman, Sound School Aquaculture and Vocational School Health and Safety Committee, 2004 Present

Chairman, Sound School Aquaculture and Vocational School Health and Safety Committee, 2004 Present

Member, South Central Regional Council of Governments, 1999 Present

Member, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, 1999 Present

Board of Trustees, A Better Chance of Madison

Board of Directors, Madison Property Owners Association

PTO President, Island Avenue School & Academy Elementary School

Board of Directors & Coach, Madison Little League

Coach, Madison Youth Soccer & Madison Youth Basketball

Middlesex County United Way

Madison Exchange Club

Madison Chamber of Commerce & Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

American Legion Post, Madison, Connecticut

USCG Lightship Overfalls, Lewes, Delaware

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Dear__________________:

Are you seeking an accomplished and community-focused management executive with a track record of success in municipality leadership? I am currently exploring new opportunities as a town or city manager, and believe I can make a significant positive contribution to (INSERT CITY/TOWN/COUNTY). To acquaint you with my background, I am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I offer solid expertise in planning, exceptional talents in full-scope operations management, and proven success in government relations, environmental health, union relations, and multimillion dollar budget administration. I currently represent thousands of union employees including state, municipal, federal, airline, railroad, British embassy and non-profit agencies, which requires an exceptional blend of mediation, negotiating, and public speaking skills. Prior to that I was elected as Major for the Town of Madison. My extensive experience across training, coaching, and project leadership capacities certainly indicates my ability to drive positive transformations in any environment. To complement these qualifications, I offer advanced legislative lobbying, committee leadership, and presentation skills which are paramount in such a highly visible and influential role.

If we can schedule a time to speak, you will find that I am extremely well-positioned and qualified to deliver immediate and long-term results, with a continual commitment to supporting you in not only attaining, but exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my substantial experience uniquely matches your current and future needs, and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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