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Home My WebLink AboutBursick, James - Resume JAMES D. BURSICK 555 39th Court SW Vero Beach, Florida 32968 Home: (772) 567-1134 Office: (321) 724-5860 Mobile: (772) 766-9062 Email: Jamesbursick2009@comcast.net CAREER SUMMARY ______________________________________________________ A proven professional with nearly 30 years of progressively responsible experience in public management, most recently as Town Manager for the Town of Melbourne Beach. Significant operating experience in budgeting and fiscal controls, human resources, purchasing, grant writing and administration, and information communication systems. A hard working public official with strong analytical skills, and an impeccable reputation for professionalism and integrity. EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________ June 2006- TOWN MANAGER – Town of Melbourne Beach, Florida Present Founded in 1883, Melbourne Beach is the oldest beachside community in Brevard County. As such, residents exert considerable effort to maintain the character of the Town and sense of community. Melbourne Beach is one square mile in size, containing approximately 3,300 residents. Community-based policing activities help make the Town one of the safest in central Florida. Accomplishments as Town Manager include: Successfully represented all referendum initiatives proposing Charter Amendments (building height limitations, and cash management), and voted millage rate for stormwater system improvements and street resurfacing.. Received grants totaling over $775,000 for stormwater systems improvements and recreation development projects. Strengthen Town’s financial position by increasing General Fund reserves by 33%, representing 65% of the annual operating budget, and maintaining the total General Fund budget increase at 10.5% over four years. Maintained community individuality through height limitation Charter amendment, preparation of Ocean Avenue development guidelines, completion of first ever community visioning process, and development of Evaluation and Appraisal Report with associated Comprehensive Plan amendments. January 2006- INTERIM TOWN MANAGER – Town of Melbourne Beach, June 2006 Florida Includes all responsibilities prescribed to the Town Manager through the Charter and Town ordinances. June 2004- ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC WORKS January 2006 DIRECTOR – City of North Port, Florida As a bedroom community to Sarasota, North Port was one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. With approximately 40,000 residents, North Port added over 3,000 residential housing units each year during my tenure. Promoted to Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director with responsibility of Road and Drainage, Solid Waste, and Parks and Recreation Divisions under the Public Works Department, and the Engineering and Utility Departments. Secured, coordinated, and administered hurricane debris removal contracts. January 2004- SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR – City of North Port, June 2004 Florida Responsible for the administration of the Human Resources, Purchasing, Public Information, Fleet Maintenance, Management Information Systems, Building Maintenance and Social Services Divisions. Served as Chief Negotiator during negotiations with the International Association of Fire Fighters. Initiated integrated equipment repair parts system through NAPA. March 1997 - ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - City of Vero Beach, Florida January 2004 Direct line supervisory responsibility of the Airport, Marina, Recreation and General Maintenance Services (Building Maintenance, Central Garage and Solid Waste) Departments consisting of 122 employees and a combined total budget of $10.5 million. Other responsibilities and accomplishments include: Special events coordinator for Boston Pops concert (11,000 spectators) and Royal Palm Pointe grand opening ($7 million redevelopment project with 5,000 in attendance). Administration of Community Development, Cultural Facilities, Florida Inland Navigational District, Historic Preservation, and Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grants totaling $1.4 million. Environmental remediation of old diesel power plant and administration of city-wide fiber optic network in conjunction with Indian River County and Indian River County School District. • Served as Interim Water & Sewer Director (1/98 - 3/99). and Interim Human Resources Director (5/99 - 11/00, 10/02 - 2/03, 11/03 – 01/04). • Served as member of the Labor Management, Disaster Preparedness & Response Committee and as Chief Negotiator or Bargaining Team member during negotiations with Teamster and Police Benevolent Association bargaining units. August 1996 - DEPUTY CITY MANAGER - City of Leesburg, Florida March 1997 Includes all responsibilities of Budget Director, as well as, management of all operations at the Municipal Airport and Acting City Manager in his absence. February 1987 - BUDGET DIRECTOR - City of Leesburg, Florida August 1996 Supervise the development of $78 million operating and capital budget. Developed the first formal Capital Improvement Plan for the City. Assisted the City Manager with general administrative functions. Responsibilities and accomplishments include: Administration of property and liability insurance programs. Developed formal procedures for accepting and evaluating insurance proposals. Responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the city-wide telephone network. New system paid for itself in 3-1/2 years, while replacing antiquated equipment. Prepared and administered grant applications resulting in awards of nearly $350,000 for historic preservation projects. Other grant applications, totaling $223,250, were successful under the State’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Disaster Preparedness Programs. Served as Interim Human Resources Director (12/93-1/94). February 1986 BUDGET ANALYST - Office of Management and February 1987 Budget, Palm Beach County, Florida Assisted with the transition from a line item to a program based budget. Newly developed budget received the Distinguished Budget Award as presented by the Government Finance Officers Association in the initial submittal. Prepared the first five-year projections of future operational funding requirement. Supervised subordinate staff. February 1984 - SENIOR BUDGET/MANAGEMENT ANALYST - February 1986 Office of Management and Budget, Lee County, Florida Involved development and implementation of the annual operating and capital program based budget. Received the Distinguished Budget Award for the 1984-85 and 1985-86 fiscal years. February 1981 - FINANCE CLERK - City of Alma, Michigan February 1984 Responsible for the administration of the purchasing system, municipal cemetery, and Central Store Office Supply System. Assisted in the development of a computerized voter registration system and community newsletter. EDUCATION ______________________________________________________ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS, 1980 Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan 18 semester hours completed towards Master of Science in Business; Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ______________________________________________________ International City/County Management Association Space Coast Public Management Association 555 39th Court SW Vero Beach, Florida 32968 February 24, 2010 Mr. Colin Baenziger Colin Baenziger & Associates 12970 Dartford Trail, Suite 8 Wellington, Florida 33414 RE: City Manager for the City of Cape Canaveral Dear Mr. Baenziger: Enclosed, please find my resume of qualifications for the above-referenced position. Upon review, I believe you will see that my experience makes me a candidate worthy of consideration. As my resume indicates, I have gained experience in nearly all aspects of local government administration. Specific qualities I bring to this position include: *29 years of progressively responsible experience with cities and counties directing the operations and activities of many different departments. *Extensive budgeting and financial management experience. *Bachelor of Science in Business with credits earned toward Master of Science in Business degree. *Direct experience with financing and construction of capital projects, contract management and development review processes. *Ability to interact with employees; residents in groups and individually; developers; vendors/consultants; civic organizations; elected officials at the federal, state and local levels; and staff of neighboring city and county governments. *Experience in preparing and administering grants approaching $2.8 million for various improvement projects. Through the application of experience and knowledge acquired during a continuous career of local government service, I am prepared to fill this position and would appreciate your consideration of the enclosed resume. I will welcome the opportunity to demonstrate that I am a viable candidate for this position. Sincerely, James D. Bursick REFERENCES Mr. Chad Tennant Mr. Donnie Price Vice Mayor Commissioner Town of Melbourne Beach Town of Melbourne Beach 2002 Neptune Drive 416 Fourth Avenue Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951 (321) 926-6565 (home) (321) 726-0823 (home) (321) 952-5300 (office) (321) 223-8004 (mobile) Mr. Paul Gougleman Mr. Rex Taylor Town Attorney Town Manager Town of Melbourne Beach Town of South Palm Beach 2220 Front Street #204 3599 South Ocean Boulevard Melbourne, Florida 32901 South Palm Beach, Florida 33480 (321) 608-7241 (office) (561) 588-889 (office) (321) 508-7800 (mobile) (772) 473-9538 (mobile)