HomeMy WebLinkAboutLooney, Bill - ResumeBill J. Looney
2906 S.E. 27th Court
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 861-6748 – Home; (352) 812-6671 - Cell
blooney5@cox.net
Objective: To secure a local government executive position which will utilize all of my professional skills and experience in business administration, departmental management, systems
analysis, financial programs, capital projects, human resourses and supervision of personnel.
Professional
Experience: Assistant City Manager – City of Ocala
Ocala, FL; from July 1999 to January 2009
Responsible for administering managerial duties on behalf and in support of the City Manager. Duties include overall administration of all city government policies and regulations;
reviewing and analyzing administrative system procedures; implementing policies directed by the City Manager and City Council; and overseeing all departments of the city government..
Other responsibilities include attending City Council meetings and conferences to act as liaison with Federal regulatory agencies; issuing progress reports as required to the City
Manager; coordinating the city’s emergency preparedness plans; receiving and promptly responding to requests from the general public; issuing statements to the media; and monitoring
all department budgets.
East Tennessee State University… Johnson City, TN; 1994-1999
Executive Director and Business Manager
Managed the administrative and business affairs of the Office of Clinical Affairs and Community Health with responsibility for political fund raising activities, program development,
marketing, grant administration and management of the Area Health Education Center.
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Director of Administration and Business Manager
Managed all administrative and business affairs of the Department of Family Medicine including personnel, facilities, marketing, accounting, fund raising and policy development. Supervised
staff of 18.
State of Tennessee… Nashville, TN; 1988-1994
Director of Budget
Managed the State of Tennessee’s Budget Division and prepared, implemented and monitored the Governor’s annual $12 billion budget. Developed new automated budget preparation system
and Budget-In-Brief program. Efforts resulted in the Budget Division winning a national award for budget presentation, the first in the State’s history. Supervised staff of 25.
Director of Program Services
Directed and oversaw the administration of the State’s Contracts Review Office, Risk Management Division and Criminal Justice Administration. Implemented total quality management principles
in all three divisions, resulting in streamlining of the State’s contract review process. Supervised a staff of 20.
City of Tampa… Tampa, FL; 1982-1988
Senior Budget Analyst
Prepared, analyzed and monitored departmental budgets, coordinated revenue forecast for Mayor’s annual budget, and worked with City utilities in establishing rates. Assisted division
in winning first award for budget development. Supervised a staff of four.
Bill Looney Development…Johnson City, TN; 1979-1982
Contractor
Owned and operated a residential construction company. Managed subcontractors, purchased all materials, maintained financial records and supervised construction projects.
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United American Bank…Johnson City, TN; 1977-1979
Assistant Vice President
Served as Assistant Branch Manager and Loan Officer. Responsible for consumer and commercial lending, product sales and personnel. Supervised a staff of 10.
First Tennessee Bank… Johnson City, TN; 1975-1977
Loan Officer
Served as Assistant Branch Manager and Loan Officer. Responsible for consumer and commercial lending, product sales and personnel. Supervised a staff of eight.
Education: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; 1994-1995
Graduate Studies in Business Administration and History
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; 1975
Graduate Studies in Business Administration
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; 1970-1974
B.S. in Business Administration; Major in Finance and Banking
Achievements
& Awards: Government Finance Officers Association Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation – State of Tennessee in 1991 and 1992, and City of Tampa in 1985 and 1986
Governor’s Certificate of Achievement – State of Tennessee; 1991 and 1994
Developed a condensed Budget-In-Brief and Automated State Budget System – State of Tennessee; 1989
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Current & Past
Appointments &
Memberships: Governor’s Income Tax/Tax Reform Team
State of Tenn. Dept. of Finance and Admin. Executive Leadership Team
National Association of State Budget Officers (Tennessee)
Government Finance Officers’ Assoc. of North America and Canada
Governor’s Task Force on Child Safety Automobile Restraints
Governor’s Task Force for Marijuana Eradication
American Society of Public Administrators (Tampa, FL)
Tampa Mayor’s Task Force/Handicapped Accessibility of Public Buildings
American Assoc. of Program and Budget Analysis (Tampa, FL)
American Historical Society
Custer Battlefield History and Museum Association – Life Member
Washington County Tennessee Health Council
Learning Resources Advisory Committee for ETSU
Employee Benefits and Retirement Committee for ETSU
Florida City/County Managers Association
National Recreation and Parks Association
References: Supplied upon request.
Bill J. Looney
2906 S.E. 27th Court
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 861-6748 – Home
(352) 812-6671 Cell
blooney5@cox.net
References:
Ocala City Council Members and City Managers
Mike Finn… (352) 368-2848
Susan Miller… (828) 877-2669
Scotty Andrews… (352) 629-4913
Paul Nugent… (352) 369-4650
Mary Rich (352) 629-8401
Ending Salary approximately $138,000