HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaux, John - ResumeJohn Laux
4341 Cherry Lane S.E., Ada, MI 49301
616.490.2016 – jlaux02@gmail.com
Career Summary:
An engaged leader with the ability to manage, motivate, lead, and administer budgets
while influencing positive outcomes. Experienced with financial planning, cost control, grants, industrial park development, and public utilities (water, sewer, solid waste, roads, and
electrical). Knowledge of construction processes and an ability to read and understand design documentation, enabling the effective management of multiple projects while maintaining
adherence to time and budgetary requirements. Exceptional safety, training, and compliance record.
Experience:
Acting Director of Public Works
City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, IL,
February 25, 2008 – July 10, 2009
Managed a 35 million dollar departmental budget with over 70 employees.
Responsible for daily operations of public works including fleet maintenance,
water and sewer distribution and collection, building and grounds maintenance (12 buildings and three parking structures), snow removal, roads maintenance, all H.V.A.C. systems, security
alarms, solid waste collection, and the forestry division.
Managed the department’s human resource functions.
Solicited and managed construction and service contracts.
Director of Public
Works
Dawson County, Dawsonville, GA, March 1, 2007 – February 1, 2008
Managed an 8 million dollar budget with over 23 employees.
Responsible for maintenance of over 300 miles of county
road system (paved and gravel), including management of paving, grading, dust control, mowing operations, and signage.
Managed solid waste transfer station, fleet and building maintenance
(8 buildings and three parks), safety, and adopt-a-road program.
Departmental human resources.
Director of Public Utilities
City of Kentwood, Kentwood, MI, February 2004 – December
2006
Managed a 2.2 million dollar budget with over 29 employees.
Managed 29 employees, including 6 superintendents, 21 union, 2 clerical and 9 seasonal.
Responsible for management, maintenance,
and repair of 140 miles of city streets, 106 miles of sanitary sewer, 3 sewage lift stations, storm drains, a water distribution system consisting of above ground storage tanks and a
pumping station, all city buildings, irrigation systems, solid waste contractual services and 13 parks.
Implemented safety initiative and safety program, managed snow removal and fleet
maintenance operations, and oversaw maintenance of police, fire, and public works vehicles and equipment.
Successfully took over maintenance services previously provided by Kent County
Road Commission, including snow removal, storm and sanitary sewer systems, and street maintenance; realized a first-year $200k savings.
Collaborated with citizens, fellow employees,
and community advisors to accomplish the goals and needs of the community.
Implemented the city's first adopt-a-street refuse collection program.
Spear-headed and built the city's
leaf recycling center with support from city personnel and local donations.
Village Manager Village of Baraga, Baraga, MI, December 2002 – December 2003
Managed a 2.5 million dollar budget with over 17 employees.
Responsible for management of all village services,
which included providing water/sewer and electricity to 1,800 residents, businesses, and a state prison; snow removal; street, infrastructure, solid waste contractual services, construction
and repair; and full-time police and volunteer fire departments.
Successfully negotiated two union contracts.
Evaluated and recommended road maintenance and reconstruction projects.
Oversaw
electric utility functions, including financial maintenance/construction and system condition.
Created an economic development office.
Worked in concert with the Downtown Development
Authority to facilitate a strategic initiative plan for the village to help budget and manage finances and develop long-range planning goals.
Project Manager
Northeast Asphalt, Appleton,
WI, June 2000 – May 2001
Managed asphalt and aggregate production, grading, paving, and milling operations.
Responsible for project management, including customer service, scheduling,
estimating/blue print takeoff, budgeting, accounts receivable/payable, safety, and personnel management.
Business Manager/Owner
Laux Landscapes, Houghton, MI, June 1985 – May 2000
A
general contracting business with 12-15 employees involved in earth excavation, asphalt paving, concrete work, snow removal, landscape installation and water/sewer installation.
Human
resources/safety - recruited employees according to state and federal labor laws, developed personnel manuals and policies resulting in zero injuries or worker compensation claims over
fourteen years.
Managed budgets, projected yearly overhead, monitored expenses, performed payroll functions and monitored debt-to-asset-ratio.
Fleet maintenance - managed, directed and
assisted in repairs of heavy equipment. Implemented Q-quest fleet maintenance computer program.
Heavy equipment operator - bulldozers, excavators, end loader, graders.
Blue print takeoffs,
estimating, grading and staking.
Company was bonded, insured and pre-qualified to perform state and federal projects.
Consistently achieved Dunn and Bradstreet rating of "excellent"
Trustee
Charter Townships of Portage, Portage Township, 1994 – 1996
Served on water/sewer fire department, public works, and cemetery committees.
Gained experience with budgets, 425 agreements,
and grants.
Education:
Masters of Public Administration, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI, May 2003.
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Northern Michigan University,
Marquette, MI, May 1993.
Licenses:
CDL “A” driver’s license.
References
Matt Duskett, Shop Superintendant, City of Palatine, Il
200 East Wood Street, Palatine, Il 60067
1-847-202-6976 (office)
1-847-894-0076 (cell)
Frank Raha, Director of
floor operations for State Rep. Dave Hildenbrand
5733 East Grove, Kentwood, MI 49512
Home: 616 443-4117
Michael Brown, Building Inspector, City of Grand Rapid, Mi
2559 Mapleview Court,
Kentwood, MI 49508
Home: 616 698-2532
David Headly, Director of Public Works/Engineering, Dawson County, GA
78 Howard Avenue East, Suite 100, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Cell: 706- 974-1100
Pat
Hughes, Assistant City Engineer, P.E. City of Kentwood
4900 Breton Rd SE, P.O. Box 8848, Kentwood, MI 49518
Phone: (616) 698-6439