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city manager ▪ chief executive officer

well-rounded and energetic professional with 10+ years of experience seeks new

challenge and opportunity to apply consummate skills as a chief executive officer.

 

♦ key areas of expertise ♦

   business operations

   financial administration

   human resources

   laws and regulations

   personnel management

   leadership and training

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professional profile                                                                  

  escalate business development through innovative initiatives that increase productivity and revenue growth

  self-motivated professional with proven track record; skillfully manage all city operations and administer annual budget

  organized and detail-oriented leader with personnel management experience; supervise department heads and team players, direct human resource activities, and maintain personnel records

  communicate technical and complex information easily and concisely; exceptional public speaking skills?

  demonstrate diagnostic and collaborative problem-solving skills; exhibit proficiency in translating individual needs into responsive, customized solutions

  desire to continue education and pursue goal as doctor of philosophy in public administration

  proficient in microsoft office? would you like to include computer skills?

yyyyyy x. yyyyyyemployment history                                            

city manager                                                                                                                      11/2006 c present

city of cornelia ▪ cornelia, ga                                                                                                                     

   successfully serve as chief executive officer; expertly manage daily city operations

   demonstrate superior personnel management qualities; oversee 13 department heads and 83 employees

   key player who competently prepares and administers an annual budget of $17.5m

 

city of tybee island ▪ tybee island, ga

zoning administrator                                                                                                         09/2002 c 11/2006

   boosted business development through effective supervision of the building and zoning department

   essential member who enforced and guided city zoning ordinances

assistant city manager                                                                                                       01/2005 c 11/2006

   lead and supervised the fire chief, parking services director, recreation director, and information systems director

   skillfully assisted the city manager and finance director in preparation of annual budget

   confidently managed the city during the city manager s absence

human resources director                                                                                                 07/2003 c 01/2005

   escalated business development by efficiently directing all aspects of human resources, and maintaining personnel records

   ensured compliance of all federal, state, and local laws

child support specialist, chatham county child support recovery                                       02/1999 c 09/2002

   enforced the collection of child support

   accurately audited accounts, developed court orders, and aided in locating absent parents

mayor pro tempore                                                                                                             01/1998 c 12/1999

   do you want to include this temporary position? please provide responsibilities

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professional affiliations and leadership                              

   would you like to omit activities preformed over 10 years ago?

   member, government finance officers association                                                        01/2010 c present

   member, habersham county library board                                                                    10/2008 c present

   member, national recreation and park association                                                        02/2008 c present  

   member, international city manager s association                                                          03/2005 c present

   member, georgia city county manager s association                                                    03/2005 c present

   member, society for human resource management                                                       07/2004 c present

   member, georgia association of zoning administrators                                                 09/2002 c present

   member, georgia local government personnel association                                            03/2003 c present

   member, georgia firefighter s association                                                                     01/1999 c present

   member, georgia municipal association                                                                       01/1998 c present

   board of directors, habersham county chamber of commerce                                      01/2009 c 12/2009

   board of directors, georgia mountains rdc                                                                  01/2008 c 07/2009

   member, coastal georgia inspectors association                                                           01/2003 c 11/2006

   secretary, chatham municipal association                                                                     01/1998 c 12/1999

   lieutenant, tybee island fire department                                                                       10/2003 c 11/2006      

   volunteer, tybee island volunteer fire department                                                         09/2002 c 11/2006

   volunteer, pooler volunteer fire department                                                                  05/2001 c 09/2002

   associate member, american legion post 154,                                                              02/1998 c 11/2006

   mentor, st. michael s catholic church youth advisor                                                      08/1998 c 01/1999

   member, st. michael s catholic church men s club                                                         03/1998 c 11/2006

   explorer scout, chatham county sheriff s department                                                   01/1989 c 04/1992

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education & professional development                                 

master of public administration                                                                                                             2002

savannah state university ▪ savannah, ga

bachelor of science in criminal justice                                                                                                 1998

armstrong atlantic state university ▪ savannah, ga

benedictine military school ▪ savannah, ga                                                                                          1992

certifications

georgia academy for economic development                                                                                     12/2007

personnel management and background investigations                                                                        03/2005

georgia s general permits for storm water discharges associated with construction activities             11/2004

 

 

training and seminars

international city manager s association annual conference                                                                 09/2008

georgia county city manager s association conference                                                                       04/2008

georgia local government personnel association conference                                                              11/2005

georgia association of zoning administrators conference                                                                   02/2007

gma municipal finance i                                                                                                                     02/1999

                                    the carl vinson leadership institute                                                                                                     08/1998

gma newly elected officials seminar                                                                                                02/1998

gma human resources seminar                                                                                                        01/1998

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[organization s name]

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dear [insert name]:

 

this letter and the enclosed r sum are an expression of my interest in seeking a rewarding position as chief executive officer for the city of [city]. i bring 10+ years of valuable experience and training which makes me an excellent match for your advertised position.

 

you will gain a dedicated and motivated individual who can communicate well with all levels of the organization. i am able to inspire others to achieve common goals and create innovative solutions to complex problems. expertise in city operations, financial management, human resources, and personnel management are some of my strengths.

 

i would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and background might fit in with [organization name s] current and future needs.  please do not hesitate to contact me for further information or to arrange an interview that best suits your schedule.  thank you for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

donald anderson, jr.

 

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