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Home My WebLink AboutPalaia, Brian - Resume & Cover ltrBRIAN M. PALAIA,MBA, AICP, CECD 13 GreatGorge Drive,Unit10 •Vernon, New Jersey 07462 •(860) 319-4058 •brianpalaia@gmail.com Email to Recruit22@cb-asso.com February 21, 2010 Re:CityManagerPosition– CapeCanaveral DearSirorMadam: IampleasedtosubmitmyresumefortheCityManagerposition.Myextensiveexperienceinpublicadministration, strongfinancial,managerial,andplanningknowledgemakemeanexcellentcandidateforthisposition.AstheDeputy TownshipManagerofacommunityof30,000,amunicipalgovernmentbudgetof$22M,and120employeesIwould welcometheopportunitytodiscussmycredentialswiththegoverningbody. DuringmypublicservicecareerIhavehadtheopportunitytoworkcloselywithelectedofficials,staff,and communitymembersonanumberofimportantprojectsforthecommunitiesIhaveserved.Theseinclude: Developedcomprehensivefinancialpolicies,personnelmanuals,purchasingmanuals,humanresourceplans, jobdescriptions,capitalandoperatingbudgets Longtermexpensereduction,re-organization,andefficiencyinitiatives Created,revised,andimplementedmunicipalmasterplansandstrategicplans Managedgrantsincludingwriting,administration,reporting,andprojectmanagement–leveragingover$8M infundingforidentifiedcommunityobjectives Managedstaff,contracts,vendors,budgets,andprojectsrelatedtolocalpublicgovernmentplanning, economicdevelopment,communitydevelopment,design,andconstructionprojects Whilethefocusofmyexperiencehasbeeninfinance,budgeting,planning,andeconomicdevelopment,Iamquite familiarwithmostfunctionsofmunicipalgovernment. Duringmypublicservicecareer,Ihavebeenaccessibletoresidents,participatedincommunityactivities,and developedsuccessfulpartnershipswiththeotherunitsoflocalgovernmentandthebusinesscommunity.Ibelieve thisexperienceandapproachtopublicserviceiscompatiblewiththeexpectationsofthecommunity. ItisthisdedicationandtheseabilitiesthatIdesiretousetoexceedboththeinternalandpublicexpectationsofyour community. I would likethechancetoprove this toyou inaninterview.Pleasecontactmeatthenumber listed aboveore-mailmetoarrangeameeting.Thankyouforyourconsideration,andIlookforwardtohearingfromyou. Sincerely, Brian M. Palaia Enclosure: Resume BRIAN M.PALAIA,MBA,AICP,CECD 13 Great Gorge Drive, Unit 10, Vernon, New Jersey 07462 (860) 319-4058 brianpalaia@gmail.com E XECUTIVE PROFILE Local government management professional with proven leadership and management abilities. Experienced in public administration and business management. Professional commitments include: Bringing credibility, efficiency, and effectiveness to local government. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Prepared municipal operating budget and capital budget and program for consideration by the governing body Managed fund accounting, prepared financial reports, and set up internal controls Make recommendations to the Finance Committee on Financial Business Requests Comptroller for expenditures on State sponsored redevelopment projects with budgets up to $100M Led the Capital Budget Committee, responsible for due diligence on capital projects, and made recommendations to the legislative body Performed due diligence to maintain bond ratings and issue short and long term debt Prepared Comprehensive Financial Policies Program, Capital Improvement Programs, and Personnel Policy Manuals Prepared, reviewed, and managed projects, programs, and department budgets ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Revised and implemented a local economic development strategy Collaborated on the creation of a regional comprehensive economic development strategy Structured economic development packages with business and community leaders Served on board for 501-c3 public/private regional agency for economic development offering a $6M small business revolving loan program, regional location assistance, and technical assistance procurement programs Secured 140 acres of land to support economic development Assisted Team Connecticut effort to retain New London submarine base Co-led visioning process for redevelopment of Ledyard Center Developed land use regulations for 250 acre commercial corridor Served as a public broker for town and privately owned industrial and commercial land Managed downtown redevelopment projects and directed the creation of industrial, commerce, and technology parks Coordinated economic project regulatory, policy, and planning issues with state, regional, and local government agencies GRANT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT Managed $110M in grants and loans from programs such as Urban Act and Manufacturing Assistance Act Obtained $2M in federal funding for a State-Capitol sponsored real estate project Obtained grant funding ($250K) for water main extension to support growth in the town center Obtained grant funding ($500K) for neighborhood revitalization project involving 48 homes Obtained grant funding ($357K) for emergency service facility to support town center PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Supervised staff, vendors, and budgets for planning, economic, and community development projects Oversaw daily operations of over 60 municipal real estate development projects in various stages Managed large community water supply and infrastructure development projects Managed funding for state-sponsored economic development and brownfield remediation projects Coordinated acquisition of $8M in outside funding including grants and loans Envisioned and coordinated organizational changes in town departments and community organizations Launched and managed economic development agency to create municipal business park Organized local chamber of commerce COMMUNICATIONS Advised Mayor as a member of the executive management team and legislative body as a principal municipal official on the best interests of the community Prepared press releases, participated in interviews, and developed relationships with media Communicated with staff, elected and appointed town commissions, and boards Facilitated communications between community leaders and stakeholders to build support for change Acted as a liaison to regional and state government on economic matters PLANNING Collaborated on the creation of a model watershed program for the State of Connecticut Updated, revised and implemented town master plans Developed water supply plan with utility and public health officials, state policy makers, and legislators to support regional growth Brian M. Palaia 2 Planned and completed regional water sharing agreements Managed state and federal permitting for municipal projects Reviewed subdivisions, site plans, special permits, zone changes, and regulation changes Secured over 300 acres of land for parks and open space POLICY DEVELOPMENT Facilitated the development of government policy working with appointed and elected officials Developed policy alternatives and made policy recommendations to Boards, Commissions, and Town Council Developed and maintained the communities legislative agenda Worked with state and federal legislators and agencies to achieve communities policy goals PROFESSIONAL HISTORY TOWNSHIP OF VERNON; Vernon, New Jersey Deputy Township Manager 2009-Present TOWN OF LEDYARD; Ledyard, Connecticut Director of Planning and Economic Development, 2004 –2009 Director of Economic Development, 2003 – 2004 STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Department of Economic and Community Development, Infrastructure and Real Estate Division; Hartford, Connecticut Assistant Project Manager, 2002 THE LAWN RANGER – Design and Maintenance Services; Bristol, Connecticut President, 1996 – 2002 C OMMUNITY SERVICE AND BOARD POSITIONS INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Membership Advisory Committee, 2009-Present CONNECTICUT CHAPTER AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION Program Review Committee, 2008-2009 CONNECTICUT CHAPTER AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION Government Affairs Committee, 2006-Present SOURCE WATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE Co-Chair, LandUse Information Subcommittee, 2006 - 2008 SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT ENTERPRISE REGION (seCTer) Board of Directors, 2004 - 2009 FRANKLIN PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Member, 2002 - 2003 FRANKLIN INLAND WETLAND & WATER COURSES COMMISSION Member, 2002 - 2003 PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), International Economic Development Council Certified Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), National Development Council Certified Business Retention & Expansion Consultant (CBREI), University of Minnesota Economic Development Professional (EDP), Northeastern Economic Developers Association American Institute Certified Planner (AICP), American Planning Association & American Institute of Certified Planners PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS International City/County Management Association (ICMA) New Jersey Municipal Management Association International Economic Development Council (IEDC) American Planning Association (APA) E DUCATION SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY;Newport, RI Master of Business Administration, 2007 UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD; Hartford, CT Certificate in Construction Management, 2003 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT; Storrs, CT Bachelor of Science, 2001