HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Special Meeting_Tab 01_04/25/2019COVER LETTER
f JEREMY ALLEN, MBA, CPM
April 15, 2019
City of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
To Whom It May Concern,
It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the Village Manager position in
Tequesta. I share the love of servant leadership that you have and have the experience and skills
that you desire. I have included my resume for your review.
For the past thirteen years, I have had the opportunity to serve in municipal government and in a
wide variety of roles. My experience includes: Deputy City Administrator, Director of Development
Services, Director of Community Services, Conference Center Director, and Recreation
Supervisor.
As the Deputy City Administrator for the City of Stephenville, I lead 162 employees. My role is to
oversee Public Works, Administrative Services (Human Resources, Information Technology,
Building Maintenance, and GIS), Community Services (Airpot, Library, Special Events, Senior
Center, Parks and Recreation), and Development Services (Planning, Economic Development,
Zoning, Building, Code Compliance, and Inspections).
I would like to highlight some key projects, which include but are not limited to:
• implemented Strategic Plan (Scorecard Approach)
• Establishment of TIRZ (Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone)
• Negotiated Development Agreement for Hotel and Conference Center
• Update to Comprehensive Plan
• Led Opening of 11 Million Dollar Facility
• Successfully Received Historic Downtown Designation from Texas Historical Commission
• Safe Route to Schools Grant - Bosque River Trail (2.5Mi1)
• FAA Runway Extension Grant (7.5 Mil)
• Implementation of Balanced Scorecard Strategic Management System
• Led the Update to the Personnel Policy Manual
I welcome a time to meet to discuss past and ongoing experiences, as well as the goals you have
for Tequesta and the open position. Please contact me at (254) 485-6107 or e-mail
jerei,ny,allen.ja@gmall.com. gmall.com. Thanks for considering me for this position, and i look forward to
speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Allen
1040 Antelope Trail, Stephenville, Texas 76401
Phone: 254-485-6107 Email: jeremy.allen.ja@gmaii.com
Education Master Business Administration
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Bachelors of Science
-California StattlinYi-eml-ty, Eresno
Certified Public Manager
Texas.State University
Certified Balanced Scorecard Strategic Planning and
Management
George J&ashington University
Certified In Government Finance
Texas Tech University
Key Projects . Implemented Strategic Plan (Scorecard Approach)
6 Establishment of TIRZ (Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone)
6 Negotiated Development Agreement for Hotel and
Conference Center
0 Update to Comprehensive Plan
. Led Opening of 11 Million Dollar Center
4 Successfully Received Historic Downtown Designation from
Texas Historical Commission
Safe Route to Schools Grant - Bosque River Trail (2.5Mil
FAA Runway Extension Grant (7.5 Mil)
Implementation of Balanced Scorecard Strategic
Management System
Led the Update to the Personnel Policy Manual
S kills/Know [edge 0 Human Resources Policies and Practices
. Development Services and Economic Development
4 Public Works (Water, Wastewater, Streets, Drainage,
Landfill, Engineering)
Development Services (Land Use, Zoning, Code Compliance)
Community Services (Parks, Recreation, Library, Senior
Center, Airport)
Management of Financial Resources
Public Safety
* Comprehensive and Strategic Planning
* Public Speaking and Presentation
i Building Partnerships
Work Experience Deputy City Administrator/ Director of Development
Services, City of Stephenville, Stephenville, TX, November 2016
- Present
As Deputy City Administrator supervised: Planning and
Development, Public Works, Human Resources, Information
Technology, Facility Maintenance, Community Services
(Parks and Recreation, Library Services, Senior Center,
Splashville Water Park, Airport, and Special Events).
Director of Planning and Development Services which
Include: Organization, Strategic Planning, Planning and
Zoning, Board of Adjustment, Code Compliance and Building
Services.
Strategy for Developing Long and Short Term Goals and
Objectives.
Coordinated Special Projects for the City
Director of Community Services, City of Stephenville,
Stephenville, TX, December 2014 - October 2016
Lead Various Departments: Airport, Library, Senior Center,
Parks and Recreation.
Application and Grant Administration
Airport Operations
Design, Review and Administer Plans Related to Parks and
Recreation Master Plan
# Develop Strategies to Improve Horticulture, Park Services
and Recreational Activities.
0 Direct Acquisition and Operation of Park, Recreation
Facilities.
4 Coordinate Park Activities with City Departments and
Outside Agencies.
Conference Center Director, City of Cleburne, Cleburne, TX,
March 2010 - December 2014
Oversaw All Aspects of Event Planning and Management
Including Budgeting, RFP Creation, Venue Scheduling,
Speaker Scheduling, Vendor Management, Marketing, Menu
Planning, and Evaluation and Analysis.
Worked Extensively with Area Hotels, Caterers, Expo
Services, and Other Vendors to Develop Unique Event
Solutions for Multiple Events.
Planned and Executed Conferences with 50-1000 Attendees
Hired and Managed Staff and Supervised Volunteers.
Designed and Executed Conferences and Meetings
Under Budget, and Surpassed Revenue Projections
Recreation Supervisor, City of Cedar Hill, Cedar Hill, TX,
November 2005 March 2010
• Established Programs and Classes, Increased Class
Enrollment.
• Responsible for Developing the Annual Budget for the
Center,- Implemented Cost Saving Measures and Promotional
Opportunities that Increased Membership and Retention of
Participants,
• Recruited, Screened, Selected and Trained Staff. Improved
Retention Rate of Staff and Implemented Monthly Training
for Staff.
• Increased Facility Bookings.
• Supervised Facility Maintenance.
Affiliations 0 International City Manager Association (ICMA)
. Texas City Manager Association (TCMA)
. American Planning Association (APA)
6 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
. Keep Stephenville Beautiful
8 Optimist Club
Volunteer Work . Meals on Wheels
. Optimist Club
0 Boy Scouts of America
a Keep Stephenville Beautiful
. Sundown on the Square