HomeMy WebLinkAboutZins, Craig - ResumeFebruary 8, 2010
Colin Baenziger & Associates
Wellington, Florida
RE: City Manager position
Cape Canaveral, Florida
To Whom It May Concern:
I am responding to the advertisement on the govtjobs.com for the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida requesting applications for the City Manager position. I last worked for a strong-mayor
local government and was subject to term limits. I would like to continue my career in a position in municipal management. My education and work experience provide a solid foundation
for this position. My background includes a strong understanding of grant writing and administration, team building, finance/budgeting, economic development and redevelopment, customer
service, organization expense reduction, problem-solving and other areas as stated on my resume. I am familiar with the Cape Canaveral area and would like the relocate and become part
of the community.
The City Manager position with the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is a great opportunity and I am very interested. I am prepared to make a long-term commitment. I would appreciate the
opportunity to meet with the appropriate representatives to discuss how my experience and qualifications could be beneficial to the community.
Sincerely,
Craig Zins
Craig R. Zins
1709 Collinsdale Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Email: czins@aol.com
Cell Phone 513-338-7412
Goal: A executive position with an organization that will fully utilize my professional experiences, management abilities and communication skills.
Professional Highlights:
Professional background includes a detailed, working knowledge in the following key areas:
Leadership - Labor Arbitration - Infrastructure Improvement Methods
Negotiations & Mediation - Grant Administration - Specification Development
Public Relations - Human Resources - Management of Capital - Economic Development Improvements
Education:
M.P.A. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati
B.A. Earlham College
Employment History:
10/2008 - 02/2010 Working temporary assignments while looking for permanent employment.
5/2005 - 9/2008 Public Service Director
City of Green, Ohio
Oversaw day-to-day operations, working with superintendents in three divisions of work. Department operations include street maintenance, vehicle maintenance, storm water maintenance,
park maintenance, and building and grounds maintenance. Coordinated service for trash collection and recycling service through a private contractor. Worked with engineering firms to
develop plans for improvements to the infrastructure. Developed specifications for concrete road improvements. Completed studies and evaluations of the city’s road system
8/2001 - 5/2005 Public Works Director
City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Oversaw day-to-day operations, working with supervisors in eleven divisions of work. The department operations included street maintenance, vehicle maintenance, refuse & recycling collection,
transfer station, public property maintenance, urban forestry, sewer maintenance, water maintenance, parking meter collections and maintenance, and utility finances. Department operations
included 144 employees and four operational sites. Improved management oversight and the scope of residential services. Audited division operations and improved the efficiency and effectiveness
of operations. Implemented a beautification program that improved the appearance of public properties throughout the City. Developed plans and studies covering parking lots, pavement
conditions, median trees and pedestrian/bike paths.
Craig R. Zins
1709 Collinsdale Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Email: czins@aol.com
Cell Phone 513-338-7412
10/1996 - 8/2001 City Manager
City of Geneva, Ohio
Served a Chief Executive Officer with responsibilities that included overseeing the operations of seven
departments and 100 employees. Operations included street maintenance, fire suppression, police protection, zoning, recreation and wastewater treatment. Created a regional recycling
site. Created two non-profit corporations to address unmet needs in the community. Work extensively with computers and created the first city web site.
10/1993 - 10/1996 Township Manager
Derry Township, Pennsylvania
Served as Chief Executive Officer with responsibilities that included oversight of six departments and approximately 125 employees.
11/87 - 10/93 Assistant Borough Manager
Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Worked as part of the management team, with work in water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, public transit, airport, public television, and other conventional department operations.
Oversaw contract negotiations, human resource functions, and grant administration.
9/86 - 6/87 Mediator
Private Complaint Program, Law Division, City of Cincinnati
Responsibilities included scheduling and mediating private complaints between two or more people and when required, authorized Domestic Violence Criminal Warrants.
Craig R. Zins
1709 Collinsdale Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Cell Phone: (513) 338-7412
Email: czins@aol.com
References
Andre’ Spencer 216-691-7325 Office
Assistant Director of Public Works 216-210-0912 Cell
14220 Superior Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Jeanne Greco 330-896-2313 Office
Manager, Human Resources
5383 Massillon Road
Green, Ohio 44242-0278
Larry Rush 330-896-6603 Office
Finance Director
5383 Massillon Road
Green, Ohio 44232-0278
Mayor Dan Crogan 330-329-5400 Cell