HomeMy WebLinkAboutJohnson, Mark - ResumeMark E. Johnson
(901) 508-4414 P.O. Box 312 - Atoka, TN 38004-0312 tennesseemanager@aol.com
OBJECTIVE
Dynamic leader with solid background in Public Administration eager to contribute
expertise in City Management operations toward maximizing results.
PROFILE
Proven value/dedication as a team member, as demonstrated by longevity and progression throughout career.
Effectively
develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity and efficiency.
Proactively train and lead motivated teams and create a collaborative environment conducive
to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.
Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management, staff, clients, external contractors, government
officials and community members.
Highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments.
Demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening
skills; diffuse difficult situations with tact and ease.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOWN OF ATOKA, Atoka, TN 1996-2010
Atoka is a town in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States,
with a population of 8,089 residents.
Planning Commissioner (2005-2009)
Effectively prepared and presented detailed information to the board of mayor and aldermen (city council), planning
commission, and citizen groups including advisory boards and homeowner’s associations, instrumental to short-term and long-range planning.
Strategically prioritized, planned, coordinated,
and drove projects to ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery while maintaining high quality standards.
Contributed critical thinking and analytical skills in identifying and resolving
various issues with a fast-growth community to ensure proper planning of infrastructure and aesthetic environment.
Applied advanced communication abilities toward establishing key relationships
with elected officials, appointed officials, citizen groups, civil engineers, State of Tennessee planners, FEMA, local builders association and department heads including police, fire
and public works.
Successfully implemented the most current set of building codes in the county, setting the standard adopted by other communities within the county.
Board of Zoning
Appeals Chairman (2005-2010)
Actively supported businesses and individuals in meeting the municipal and regional planning rules.
Addressed key conflicting rules and regulations; conducted
comprehensive review and analysis to provide targeted recommendations to the board of mayor and aldermen and planning commission for corrections.
Town Administrator (2004-2010)
Demonstrated
leadership qualities and project management skills in overseeing all aspects of city government.
Successfully built top-performing personnel integral to supporting enterprise-wide operations
by strategically recruiting and effectively interviewing, screening and testing candidates.
Maximized human resource performance by conducting annual evaluations, clearly defining skill
gaps, and providing expert recommendations on strategic training/professional development solutions.
Actively mentored and motivated department supervisors, playing an instrumental role
in the development top performing team members.
Cost-effectively allocated, administered and managed $3.0M general fund budget and $2.0M water and wastewater budget; analyzed revenues
and expenditures and innovatively created a budget surplus by controlling costs.
Communicated closely with the mayor, board of aldermen, planning commission, and other staff.
Continuously
available to citizens 24/7, listened to citizen concerns, and applied common sense to solve citizen’s problems.
Effectively secured community development block grants, staffing for adequate
fire and emergency response grants, community oriented policing grants, local park and recreation fund grants, and obtained low interest loans.