AGENDA SPECIAL WORKSESSION BURNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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AGENDA
SPECIAL WORKSESSION
BURNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Conference Room D
11:00 a.m.
1)
Burnsville Performing Arts Center Commission Interviews
2)
Adjourn
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
AGENDA
SPECIAL WORKSESSION
BURNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Conference Room D
2:30 a.m.
1)
Burnsville Performing Arts Center Commission Interviews continued
2:30 p.m.
2)
Adjourn
7:30 p.m.
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disability or any other basis protected by law in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities,
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contact the City of Burnsville. Telephone (952) 895-4490; TDD: (952) 895-4567.
City of Burnsville
100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-895-4400
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APRIL 1, 2010
Fax: 952-895-4464
Contact:
www.burnsville.org
Macheal Brooks
City Clerk
952-895-4490
BURNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
The Burnsville City Council is seeking applications from persons who are interested in serving
the community as a member of Burnsville Performing Arts Center Advisory Board These
positions are appointed and will serve as an advisory body to the City Council, responsible for
researching, reviewing, and making recommendations on related issues.
The Council will be appointing six members to the Board from the applicants, specifically
seeking out individuals that have knowledge, experience, or expertise in one or more of the areas listed
below:

Business operations (for-profit organization): Knowledge and experience in organizational
effectiveness; development and implementation of strategies, policies, and practices.

Marketing and communications: Experience in marketing and communications strategy; evaluating
results and ensuring objectives are in line with needs and mission of the PAC

Event planning: Knowledge of event planning functions, logistics, catering contracting, customer
service.

Entertainment Business Sector Experience: Knowledge, experience and understanding of
production crews, artists, marketing, promotion, and creating entertainment experiences (concerts,
plays, and competitions, for example) for the target customers within financial guidelines.

Fundraising: Managing relationships and securing support from donors capable of making major
gifts, develop plans for major gift fundraising and develop a prospect pool.

Finance: Knowledge and experience in budgets, financial planning, reporting.

Human Resources: Knowledge and experience in Human Resource Discipline and function.
Board members will be appointed to serve one, two, or three year terms beginning on June 1,
2010, and will attend one meeting per month, or possibly more when necessary.
Positions are open to Burnsville residents ages 18 and older, or to people that work in or have a
business located in the City.
The deadline for filing applications is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010 and the City Council
will conduct interviews for these appointments in mid to late May.
If you have any questions or want to receive an application form please contact the Office of the
City Clerk at 952-895-4490 or by email to macheal.brooks@ci.burnsville.mn.us. Information is
also available online at www.burnsville.org.
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INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
BPAC COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 1st
Conf Room D
11:00 a.m.
Brad Rixman
BPAC Commission
11:15 a.m.
Donna Green
BPAC Commission
11:30 a.m.
Lynn Bishop
BPAC Commission
11:45 a.m.
David Ulrich
BPAC Commission
12:00 p.m.
John Luedtke
BPAC Commission
12:15 p.m.
LUNCH
12:30 p.m.
LUNCH
12:45 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 p.m.
Jill Ahern
BPAC Commission
1:15 p.m.
Craig Roers
BPAC Commission
1:30 p.m.
Mark Pevan
BPAC Commission
1:45 p.m.
Doris LaMott-Hoel
BPAC Commission
2:00 p.m.
Ed Delmoro
BPAC Commission
2 1 p.m.
2:15
T
Troy F
Freesemann
BPAC Commission
C
i i
2:30 p.m.
Doron Jensen
BPAC Commission
2:45 p.m.
Rob Featherly
BPAC Commission
3:00 p.m.
Aneta Toporowska
BPAC Commission
3:15 p.m.
BREAK
3:30 p.m.
Craig Rebers
BPAC Commission
3:45 p.m.
Dale Vailancourt
BPAC Commission
4:00 p.m.
Rae Lathrop
BPAC Commission
4:15 p.m.
Vin McMahon
BPAC Commission
4:30 p.m.
Sal Mondelli
BPAC Commission
4:45 p.m.
Dietze, Garrick
BPAC Commission
June 1 - 11:00am
4/20/2010
June 1 - 11:15am
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BURNSVILLE
We welcome you as an applicant for our Burnsville Performing Arts Center Advisory Board. Any person who pays
taxes in Burnsville by virtue of being a resident or is an owner or employee of a business in the community is
eligible to apply as established by the City Council.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name
Green
Last
Donna
First
Address
17060 Judicial Road, Lakeville, MN 55044
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Lynn
Middle
(B)
City, State/Zip
(C)
dtucker@frontiernet.net
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Retro USA
Your Title
Director of Marketing (but I get called mom more often – family business)
Address
11927 Portland Ave. S., Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone
Type of business or organization
E-mail
donnagreen@retrousa.net
Manufacturer of automotive aftermarket accessories. RetroUSA.net
Primary service(s) and area/population served
USA
PLEASE LIST BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ON WHICH YOU SERVE OR HAVE SERVED
Organization
Role/Title
CAC
Board Member
Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
Dates of Service
All Saints Faith Formation
SCORE
CO-CHAIR
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EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATES
BA in Public Relations/Marketing
University of Northern Iowa
SCORE organization training.
Clifton Strengths Coach Training March 2010 to be a Living Your Strengths Coach.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND INTERESTS (Please check all that apply)
Business Operations
Arts Community
Marketing and Communications
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Entertainment Business (Management and
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength?
Marketing and event planning.
INFORMATION DISCLOSURE: NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
In accordance with M.S. 13.04 Subd. 2 we must inform you of your rights as a subject of government data. The information you
give us about yourself is needed to identify you and assist in determining your suitability for the positions(s) for which you are
applying. The information that we collect about you is classified as either Public or Private. Public means that it is available to
anyone who asks to see it. Private means that the information is available only to the person the information is about and to the
staff who must use it in the normal course of conducting City business and as otherwise provided for by law.
As the person executing this application, I acknowledge that an investigation will be conducted for use in determining my
qualifications. I hereby expressly authorize release of any and all information which any organization, company, or person may
have, including information of a confidential or privileged nature. I hereby release the City and any organization, company or
person furnishing information to the City, as expressly authorized above, from any liability for damage which may result from
furnishing the information requested.
I hereby certify that the facts within the foregoing application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Donna Green
Return Application to:
Signature
Information/Questions, Contact:
Macheal Brooks, City Clerk
City of Burnsville
100 Civic Center Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337-3817
Macheal Brooks (952) 895-4490
Date Received
4/30/10
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Name
Donna Green
BURNSVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
STATEMENT OF INTEREST
Please attach a resume.
1. Why do you want to serve on this Board?
This requires a story: A few years ago our young adults left home within a week of each
other. I was in a full crisis. What was I to do? Well I rented the Lakeville Area Arts Center
and hired Susan Vass to present a comedy about the empty-nest. I spent my free time
promoting and emailing Susan. We exchanged witty emails back and forth and I had a blast.
The $3500 in profits went to CAC, now 360 Communities. I want to have that kind of fun
again. I also see the BPAC as a great resource and am interested in being involved in
making it a treasured part of what residents see as their community, whether that be an art
show, a comedy act, a theatrical play or maybe presentations on the many facets of living life
today and living it more fully.
2. Tell about your experiences and how your greatest strength will contribute to this Board.
I started my work experience in Burnsville in 1979 (best guess) with a position of selling
classified ads for the Current Newspaper. I had the pleasure of working with the ladies who
started Burnsville’s first community newspaper. I was selected to start a new venture for the
paper. My new title, Promotional Director, came with the responsibility of creating Special
Sections and the trade shows that often accompanied them. I was in that job when the paper
was sold to Sun Newspapers.
Uncertain of the future of that position, I accepted a job offer from the Burnsville Chamber of
Commerce. I again organized trade shows, managed committees, wrote press releases and
promoted the Chamber, organized membership drives and assumed additional duties during
absences of a Director. In 1986 my husband the inventor, started a new business and I was
all he could afford so I left the job to start my own business experience. We started a family
at the same time so it was a busy decade and a half. My talent for taking a no-name product
to the Xerox of drum sanders surprised even me When we sold the company we received
twice the price because of the value of the name we had created in the industry. You can
now find the Performax name on machinery in Menards and Lowes as it has continued to
attract loyal customers.
I started a relationship with SCORE, an organization that helps entrepreneurs, during our
Performax years. I organized and promoted seminars and managed the classes we offered
through the community ed programs of the three surrounding school districts. After the sale
of our business in 1999, I continued with SCORE, including co-chairing the Burnsville
Chapter until winter departures took us away.
I was also promoting the western art of Earl Bascom. I wrote all the copy for the website and
designed the ads to re-launch the sculptures of this cowboy of cowboy artists. I love western
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art and hope to see it come to the Midwest as I think it would have a great following. We
showed the art at CAC’s art festival during the Jazz Festival some years ago. I also love
photography and have taken hundreds of landscape photos during our winter stays in
Sedona, AZ.
We are once again starting a new business, this time to launch a product line into the auto
aftermarket industry and a son and nephew into the working world. Once again I am
marketing and selling but my motivation is to be back in the community and being of service.
I think that my greatest strength is my history with this community (which I apologize for
being so wordy about) and my talents in the area of marketing and promotion.
My resume:
BA Graduate of UNI
Classified ad sales Current Newspapers (the only job I ever applied for)
Promotional Director Current Newspapers
Administrative Assistant Burnsville Chamber of Commerce 1984 – 1987
Co-owner of Performax Products 1987-1998
SCORE volunteer then Co-Chair (volunteer position) 1990-2006
Marketing/Bascom Art 2003-2006
Marketing Manager Retro USA 2010
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year
The Jaycees nominated me for Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans. I beat out a Viking
football player. My son was 11 at the time and thought that was really great so I will always be a
fan of the Burnsville Jaycees.
Return to: Macheal Brooks, City of Burnsville, 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337-3817
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June 1 - 11:30am
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Address
Bishop
Last
Lynn
First
2200 Great Oaks Drive
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Middle
Burnsville, MN 55337
City, State/Zip
(C)
(B)
lnanna22@yahoo.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Your Title
self employed
Business owner
Address
Phone
E-mail
solmate8@aol.com
Retail
Internet
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
Whittier Institute of Diabetes
Auction Chair/Committee Member
2005-2008
Friends of La Jolla Elementary
Volunteer/Farmers Market/LJ Arts Festival
2005-2008
Screen Actors Guild
Nominating Committee
2004
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See resume
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Promotions
Lynn Bishop
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
5/3/10
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Name
Lynn Bishop
As a new resident I would like to be more involved in my community. Our Performing Arts
Center is a beautiful community resource and needs people with innovative ideas to help
facilitate interest. Our Center houses 1,000 (I believe) the Guthrie 1,298. There is no reason
we should not be turning a profit if we are booking appropriate productions.
I am a Theater Evaluator for the Twin Cities and am familiar with local venues. My greatest
strengths are my creative abilities and enthusiasm. I think a local survey to determine what
residents would like to see may be helpful. We need community support. Perhaps the local
restaurants could come on board with a before and after “curtain call” menu or a question
and answer forum with cast members after the production may peak some interest? I have
an idea that will attract local writers and actors and put our Performing Arts Center in the
spotlight.
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Lynn Nanna
SAG /FICO
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 115
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Auburn
FILM
QUAKE
MOMMIE DEAREST
SCARFACE
JEKYLL AND HYDE
SAVAGE HARBOR
Passenger
Featured
Featured
Featured
Hooker
BBC
Paramount
Paramount
Paramount
Gomillion
TELEVISION
DALLAS
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
DOROTHY STRATTON STORY
FANTASY ISLAND
FANTASY ISLAND
GANGSTER CHRONICLES
GOLIATH AWAITS
HOTEL
HOUSE CALLS
MONEY ON THE SIDE
QUINCY
SIMON AND SIMON
Reporter
Jill
Playgirl
Nurse
Lava Lava Girl
Featured
Featured
Featured
Featured
Housewife
Receptionist
Secretary
Lorimar
NBC
Universal
Columbia
Columbia
Universal
Columbia
ABC
Universal
Columbia
Universal
Universal
COMMERCIALS
Barona Casino
Comfort Inn
Gloria Marshall Salons
Kaplan University
Kia Automotive
National University
SHOPNBC
Travel International
Featured
Featured
Spokesperson
Administrator
Featured
Educator
Product Model
Spokesperson
TRAINING
Stella Adler Studio
Tracy Roberts Actors Studio
Jeff Corey Actors Lab
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Malibu
June 1 - 11:45am
June 1 - 12:00pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Luedtke
Last
John
First
Address
2416 Friendship Lane
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
A
Middle
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
jlued686@yahoo.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Best Buy, Inc
Your Title
Financial Analyst
Address
7601 Penn Ave S. Richfield, MN 55423
Phone
E-mail
Retail Headquarters
Worldwide
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
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Bachelor of Music – Music History, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
x
Business Operations
x
Arts Community
x
x
Finance
x
Event Planning
Human Resources
x
Promotions)
Fundraising
John Luedtke
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4/27/10
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Name
John Luedtke
I am greatly interested in the direction and the potential for the PAC. I have a strong
background in performing arts and wish to lend my ability to serve our community.
For the past ten years I have worked in finance for Best Buy, Inc. and am familiar with the ins
and outs of budgets, reconciliations, etc. In adition to that, I also worked in merchandising
and marketing for the Musicland Group. I planned promotions and events to highlight
products at our stores throughout the country. And finally, I also serve as a planner for the
Midwest Gaming Classic, an annual event in the Milwaukee area, which is the largest event
of its kind in the Midwest.
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June 1 - 1:00pm
June 1 - 1:15pm
June 1 - 1:30pm
June 1 - 1:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Hoel
Last
Doris
First
rd
Address
1711 W. 143 street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
LaMott
Middle
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
funfoodsisbest@juno.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Chateau Lamothe Wine-Dine-Events and Fun foods Catering LLC
Your Title
Chef and owner
Address
14351 Nicollet Ct, Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone
E-mail
Type of business or organization Catering and restaurant
south metro
Organization
DCTC
Role/Title
Advisory board for food service
Dates of Service
on and off 5 years
Chef and management degree from DCTC
(22 month course)
Baker 10.5 years, corporate chef for 1100 employees for 13 years
Catersource- catering seminars and training - continuing education 2005-2010 yearly week of education
NRA- show- national restaurant show and training
1995-2008 yearly week of education
Kitchen manager certified in food safety since 1979
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Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Event planning for food functions & people
relations to create a repeat business of the clients. Catering with a personal touch.
Doris LaMott Hoel
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
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Name
Doris LaMott Hoel
I know I can add value in the events planned at the PAC that have food and drinks offered.
The PAC has an amazing potential of being one of the very best catering venues in the
state. I would like to help promote that with all of my years of experience and training.
2 Tell about your experiences and how your greatest strength will contribute to this Board.
I have great ideas of thinking outside the box that are creative and fun, save time and save
money. That is what you do when you have your own catering business. My Fun Foods
catering business has been a referral catering business for over 20 years.
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June 1 - 2:00pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Last
Delmoro
Edward
First
Address
2101 W. Manor Blvd.
Street
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
E-mail:
A.
Middle
(B)
(C)
edelmoro@aol.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Retired – Soo Line Railroad/Canadian Pacific Railroad
Your Title
Vice President-Sales
Address
501 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone
E-mail
n/a
Transportation/Railroad
United States and Canada
Marketing, Sales and Customer Service for all of the
Organization
Role/Title
Heart of The City Steering Committee
Events
Art & All That Jazz
2-year Board Member & Volunteer
Heart of the City Design/Review Committee Council Appointee
Burnsville Public Arts Committee
Member
Burnsville Community Foundation
VP-Snowflakes & Lighting
Baseball Association 191
Director & Compliance Officer
Dates of Service
1995 till ended
Current (2
nd
term)
1999 – present
2008 - present
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Over the span of my 42-year railroad career I studied courses on sales, marketing, customer service,
transportation, and other job-related subjects. I do not hold a college degree. Each one prepared me for the next
step of my career, which took me from my Clerk-typist/Office Manager position to Vice President, Hands-on
experience and the tenacity to learn enabled me to also take over our customer service department; event planning
(from small customer gatherings to huge resort conventions) as well as building facility management and
considerable human recourse experience.
Upon my retirement in 1995, I was hired back on a consulting basis for four years to finalize a major facility
relocation, renovation, and start-up. I was also retained as a consultant to continue the corporation’s event
planning for two huge conventions each year at national resorts; including entertainment, large banquets, formal
dinners, receptions, theme parties, golf, tennis, and all associated details.
Since retirement I have contributed hundreds of hours of volunteer work to the City of Burnsville. As a Vice
President of the Burnsville Community Foundation, over the past eleven years, I have personally raised over
$400,000 in contributions for winter lighting, park benches, pavers, and other amenities to improve our City. I also
planned and arranged all details for our 2001 Ames Sculpture dedication, parade, and pig-roast for over 2,000
people.
My negotiations with the St. Paul Farmer’s Market in 1998 convinced them to, reluctantly, to bring a Saturday
morning market in the Heart of the City on a trial basis. It is now one of their most successful markets.
I have been a supporter of the PAC since it was first sketched in as a necessary catalyst for the HOC in the early
planning process. I have continued to use my time and talents toward promoting citizen contributions and
attendance for the PAC.
- Member National Honor Society
- Three-time Community Builders Award recipient – City of Burnsville
Farmer’s Market - 1998
Heart of the City - 2000
Community Involvement - 2001
-
Rotary “Paul Harris” Award (Community Volunteer)
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Marketing and Communications
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Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4/27/10
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Name
Edward A. Delmoro
I have not included a resume because in my lifetime I’ve had only one job interview; and
that was 1953 - and did not require a resume. I have now been retired for fifteen years,
and feel that the other sections of this application provide sufficient information about
me.
I have a passion for the performing arts center and am willing to share my experience,
time and talent in an advisory capacity to our City Council toward the strengthening
and success of the PAC.
I am yours for the asking.
I have a proven ability to oversee all aspects of a business operation and to nurture
the good qualities of personnel and operations. At the same time I am creative in
identifying and proposing innovative solutions to strengthen weaker areas.
I have excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication skills; and
would bring a well-rounded and successful career experience to the table.
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June 1 - 2:15pm
June 1 - 2:30pm
June 1 - 2:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Featherly
Last
Address
1209 Keller Lake Road
Street
Robert
First
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
E-mail:
L
Middle
(B)
(C)
rfeatherly@litigationinsights.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Your Title
Litigation Insights, Inc.
President
Address 3459 Washington Rd, Eagan, MN
Phone
E-mail
refeatherly@litigationinsights.com
Research, Graphics, Presentations Consultants
International
Organization
Role/Title
Advisory Center for Teens (Grand Rapids, MI)
Midland (MI) City Communication Counsel
Dates of Service
Board Member
Steering Committee
2000 - 2002
1985
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BA (with Honors) Michigan State University, Communication Arts Major
Business Operations
X
Finance
X
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
X
Arts Community
X
X
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Business Operations
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
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Name Robert L. Featherly
My family and I have lived in Burnsville for some time now and have been intrigued with the
local Performing Arts Center. I am an owner of a small business and my wife is an active artist
in the community. An article in today’s StarTribune indicates you are seeking volunteers to sit
on an advisory panel for the Center which sounds most interesting.
Years ago, we lived in Midland Michigan, a small community similar in size to Burnsville. During
these years the community promoted, designed and installed an impressive performing arts
center and I enjoyed working with various aspects of planning that facility and working with its
management. Although controversial at the time the Midland Center for the Arts has over the
years become a very successful operation with an outstanding reputation.
I may be interested in serving on this advisory panel and offering what I can to assist in the
success of this challenging new facility. Please let me know if our interest and background might
be useful to you and the City of Burnsville.
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Robert L. Featherly
3459 Washington St., Suite 208
St. Paul, MN - 55122
rfeatherly@litigationinsights.com
www.litigationinsights.com
Robert L. Featherly
President – Litigation Insights, Inc.
St. Paul, Minnesota
Professional Resume
OVERVIEW
35 years in graphics/video/animation... Producer, Director, Instructor,
Graphics Design, Visual Communication Consultant, Business Manager.
EDUCATION
BA - Cum Laude, 1972 - Michigan State University, Communication Arts.
Graduate Studies, 1973 - MSU, Communication Arts.
CAREER SPECIFICS
1970-72: Writer/Producer/Director - WJIM-TV, Lansing, MI
1972-73: Broadcasting Curriculum Design/Teacher - Hill H.S., Lansing, MI
1972-73: Instructor - Advanced Television Production, Lansing Community College
1972-74: PA/Field Director - ABC Sports, ABC, New York, NY
1974-75: Production Manager - WJIM-TV, Lansing, MI
1976-78: Television Supervisor - Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI
1979-81: Communications Manager - Dow Chemical, Michigan Division
1982-85: Corporate Broadcast Relations Manager - Dow Chemical Co.
1985-86: General Manager - Emerald City Animation Studios, Grand Rapids, MI.
1986-91: Principal - Legal Graphic Communicators, Grand Rapids, MI
1991-02: President - Legal Graphic Communicators, Grand Rapids, MI
2002-05: Partner, Director of Graphics Communication - Litigation Insights, LLP
2005-07: Senior Vice President - Litigation Insights, Inc.
2008 – President – Litigation Insights, Inc.
MAJOR LITIGATION SUPPORT - Selected
- Steelcase Corp. – Patent
- Dow Chemical – Mass Tort/Product Liability/IP
- General Motors – Product Liability - Nippon Steel – Process Patent Infringement
- 3M – Mass Tort/Product Liability
- Hyatt/Wyndham – Major Resort Defense
- Black & Decker – Product Liability - Boeing – Qui Tam, Product Liability, 9/11
- Ford Motor – Trademark
- Asbestos Defense – (Several Companies)
- Deutsche Bank – 9/11 Environmental - Deloitte – Building Constr/Contamination
- Medtronic – IP/Product Liability
- BP – Shareholder Litigation
Kansas City
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Member – American Society of Trial Consultants
Dallas/Ft. Worth
St. Louis
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MAJOR PRESENTATIONS/PAPERS
PRESENTATIONS:
- ABA National Convention - Animation and Other Demonstrative Tools
- Kentucky Bar Assn., Annual Meeting - Demonstratives for Environmental Litigation
- State Bar of Michigan - CLE: Demonstrative Evidence
- Detroit Bar Assn., CLE - Demonstrative Tools for Criminal Defense
- MMA Product Liability Seminar - Technology in the Courtroom
- Abraham Lincoln Maravitz Inn of Court - Demonstrative Evidence/The Laser Disc
- ALA National Conference - Creative Exhibits for Today’s Experts
- Michigan Bar Association - Annual Meeting: Advocacy in the Age of Star Wars
- MTLA Winter Retreat, CLE – New Directions in Demonstrative Evidence
- Kansas Univ. - Psychology Dept. - Guest Lecturer – Research Based Demonstratives
- Northwestern Univ. Law School - 2001 IP Symposium - E-Commerce: The Technical
Imperative
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers CLE – 2002 - Trends in Demonstrative Evidence
- DRI 2002 Advocacy Skills - The Art of Persuasion - Electronic Presentation of
Evidence
- ACPC 2002 Convention - Demonstratives for Today’s IP Attorney
- U.S. LAW 2003 Seminar - Ambiguity Is Our Enemy; Visualization Is Our Friend
- University of Wisconsin Law School - Guest Lecturer - Demonstrative Exhibits
Today - Production and Admissibility Issues
- Dane County (WI) Bar Association CLE - From the Chalk Board to Storyboards
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- IADC 2007 Mid -Year Meeting – Custom Basic PowerPoint Workshop CLE
…a Hands-on Experience for Trail Lawyers
- IADC 2007 Mid -Year Meeting – Advanced PowerPoint Workshop CLE
…a hands-on Experience for Trial Lawyers
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Presentation by Focusing on Themes
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RELATED PAPERS:
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and Other Non-Jury Settings
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ORGANIZATIONS: SMPTE, DRI, ASTC, SCCA
June 1 - 3:00pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Address
TOPOROWSKA
Last
ANETA
First
Middle
13620 VINCENT CIRCLE
Street
BURNSVILLE MN 55337
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
(B)
(C)
E-mail: aneta.toporowska@gmail.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
TOPOROWSKA LAW, LLC
Your Title
Attorney
Address
P. O. Box 2246, Minneapolis MN 55337
Phone
E-mail
aneta.toporowska@toporowskalaw.com
Law Firm
Legal/Consultation
- Metro
Organization
Polish American Cultural Institute of Mn
Journal of Public Law and Policy
Role/Title
Vice President
Symposium Editor
Dates of Service
2006-2010
2007-2008
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B.A. – Marketing & Management/National Louis University
M.A. – Human Resource Management, Organizational Development & Behavior/St. Scholastica College
J.D – Hamline University School of Law/Mediator & Arbitrator Certificate
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Event Planning , Management
Aneta Toporowska
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
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Name
Aneta Toporowska
I am a resident of Burnsville and would like to contribute to the success of the Performing Arts
Center. I am very passionate about artistic expression on every level. I believe we have to
involve residents of this city and help them find and enjoy the creativity that stems from all the
activities taking place at the Center. This in turn would help the City of Burnsville to attract more
business from other metro communities and help us grow.
I am a very active member of the society. I am mostly known for excellent interpersonal and
leadership abilities. Throughout my educational track, I have held many leadership positions and
volunteered in major legal organizations in Twin Cities. I thrive in groups and gain positive
energy from other people. I have organized numerous successful events in the past and can
apply my organizational/event planning skills on the Board. I am very resourceful as well.
In addition, I have an experience with working with artists, whom I have represented in
managerial capacity in the past.
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ANETA TOPOROWSKA
Phone:
13620 Vincent Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337
♦ Aneta.Toporowska@ToporowskaLaw.com
EDUCATION
Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN
Juris Doctor, May 2008
MN Rule 114 certification for civil facilitative/hybrid & civil adjudicative/evaluative neutral
Licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota (License No. 0390288)
Activities:
 Journal of Public Law and Policy Associate 2006-2007, Symposium Editor
2007-2008
 International Law Student Association 2005-2008, Vice President
2007-2008
 Co-Chair of Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter
2006-2007
Awards and Honors:
 Wasie Foundation International Scholarship
Fall 2002-2008
 Dean’s Honor Roll
Fall 2007
The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Master of Arts, May 2004
Major: Organizational Development & Behavior, Human Resource Management
Awards and Honors:
 Wasie Foundation International Scholarship
 Honors each semester
Fall 2002-2004
2002-2004
National-Louis University, Nowy Sacz - Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts, July 2002
Major: Marketing and Management/Minor: Business Administration
Activities:
 President of Toastmasters International Club
 Vice-President of Student Government
Awards and Honors :
 Graduated with highest honors from NLU
 President’s Scholarship for Distinguished Service to the School
 Recipient of the Jerzy Dietl Merit Award for Academic Excellence and
Community Service granted by Educational Fund of Enterprise
 NLU Honorary Scholarships based on academic achievement and leadership
 Dean’s List all semesters
2000-2002
2000-2001
July 2002
Spring 2001
1999-2002
2000-2002
1999-2002
LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE
TOPOROWSKA LAW, LLC, Burnsville, MN
Solo Practitioner Attorney/Owner
 Practice predominantly Immigration, Family and Probate Law
January 2010
SPECIAL COUNSEL, Minneapolis, MN
Document Review Attorney
December 2009
 Peruse of documents to determine if information is relevant to the court case at hand
 Compilation and research of intellectual property issues pertinent to a large scale litigation
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ANETA TOPOROWSKA
Phone:
13620 Vincent Circle, Burnsville, MN 55337
♦ Aneta.Toporowska@ToporowskaLaw.com
ZIMMER LAW GROUP, Minneapolis, MN
Intern
January-June 2008
 Conduct research on questions of law and procedure; draft briefs and other documents
 Prepare immigration documents and assist clients in administrative proceedings
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MINNEAPOLIS, Minneapolis, MN
September 2007-June 2008
Immigration Law Division Law Clerk
 Assisted with: intake and assessment of new clients applying for services; document gathering and
preparation of evidence; preparation of petitions and filings
 Handled client cases for applications to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; assisted in the
preparation of applications; and appeared in Immigration Court to defend immigrants against deportation
UNITED STATES FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT, Saint Paul, MN
Extern to The Honorable Judge Donovan W. Frank
August-December 2007
 Reviewed appellate briefs, trial records; researched and analyzed case law
 Made recommendations regarding the disposition of matters on appeal; and briefed the judge prior to oral
argument
 Worked with other federal judges, and observed trials, oral arguments and hearings
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Minneapolis, MN
Law Clerk
Summer 2007
 Collected, recorded, organized and analyzed data relative to research of legal issues
 Prepared draft pleadings, correspondence, legal memoranda, opinions, briefs, and other documents
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE LINE, Monterey, CA
Professional Interpreter (Polish)
November 2008-February 2010
 Provide over-the-phone interpretation services for a variety of clients including
telecommunication, government, insurance, medical and legal entities
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Nowy Sacz - Chicago, IL
September 2000-July 2002
Human Resources, Personnel Assistant
 Developed and oversaw major university events
 Successfully coordinated organizational audits and risk-management projects
 Utilized tools to evaluate employee performance and coordinated recruitment
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & VOLUNTEERING
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Member of Federal Bar Association, ABA, MSBA and Minnesota Women Lawyers
Director/Vice-President of the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota
Volunteer at the Minnesota International Center
Volunteer for Blandin Foundation’s public policy initiatives
2006-present
2005-2010
2006-present
2005-present
2
June 1 - 3:30pm
June 1 - 3:45pm
June 1 - 4:00pm
4/28/10
| rlathrop@welshco.com
Rae Lathrop
Administrative Services Manager
As the Administrative Services Manager, Rae Lathrop oversees the office
Education and Training
operations and systems, supervises administrative staff, and provides
• AAS, Office Systems and
executive support to the President of Welsh Construction.
Management
• Notary Public
• Member of the Association
An office management professional with 25 years of experience, Rae
of Professional Office
draws on an accounting background and extensive experience with
Managers (APOM)
Microsoft Office applications to achieve smooth day to day office operations. Rae actively seeks ways to integrate technology into office operations to improve work processes and to control and reduce costs. As a
manager, she places a strong emphasis on team building and promoting
the professional development of her staff.
As a member of the Welsh Construction Management Team, Rae is also
heavily involved in marketing, including managing content for the Welsh
Construction website, creating and implementing marketing campaigns,
and organizing convention exhibitions. She is also involved in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures, as well
as use of software and technology to improve efficiency. Rae’s managerial goal is to proactively keep Welsh Construction running efficiently and
help executives ensure the company continues to be a top commercial
construction leader.
WELSH
June 1 - 4:15pm
June 1 - 4:30pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name Mondelli
Last
Address
Carmen
First
2630 Boulder Way
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Salvatore
(Sal)
Middle
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
csmonde@msn.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Jefferson Wells, Inc.
Your Title
Managing Director
Address
3600 Minnesota Drive (Suite 850)
Phone
E-mail
Edina. MN 55435
sal.mondelli@jeffersonwells.com
Professional Services, Business Consulting
Risk Advisory Services. Tax Services, Financial Operations
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
YMCA of Minneapolis
Board Member
July 2009-Present
Make A Wish Foundation
Board Member
July 2009-Present
Ordway Center
Board Chair
Sept 1999-Sept 2001
Ordway Center
Board Member
Sept 1992-Sept 1999
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Bethany Press Intl
Board Member
January 2002-June 2006
MS Systems Management University of Southern California
1978
BS US Naval Academy
1973
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Marketing, Arts community, Fundraising
Sal Mondelli
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
Page 2 of 3
Name
Sal Mondelli
Since moving to the Twin Cities over 25 years ago, I have strived to participate in not for profit
organizations that can benefit from my expertise. I have lived in Burnsville for 5 ½ years and
would like to become active in this vibrant community. The driving factor for me is to be involved
in something that elevates not only the stature of the city but helps it grow. The Burnsville
Performing Art Center has the opportunity to be a significant economic development factor that
helps retain and recruit businesses and talent to Burnsville. It becomes another differentiator for
why a business would remain, expand, relocate or start in the City of Burnsville.
Additionally, a performing arts center becomes a place, where residents of all ages gather to
celebrate the spirit of what makes this country and our city great. From education, to providing
an outlet for local and international talent to be enjoyed, this center has a vital role in the
recovery from the recent economic downturn. I would like to assist the Burnsville Performing
Arts center in becoming successful for the long term with proper expectations being set for all
constituents.
My background has a foundation in sales, marketing and general management for large,
growing and early stage organizations. Additionally, I have served in leadership roles at the
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts as a board member, chair of the development committee
and chair of the board. I understand what it takes to properly fund, launch, sustain and grow
both for profit and not for profit organizations.
My background as CEO and President included setting strategic direction, organizational
development, and process improvement, in addition to ensuring that financial targets were
achieved. I have had direct responsibility for sales, human resources, finance, manufacturing
and marketing in past general management roles. My not for profit assignments include
fundraising and development committee, human resources committee, executive committee and
board chair.
Nothing worthwhile can be accomplished without ensuring that all constituents including
customers, governing body and funders have proper expectations as to what can be
accomplished within certain timeframes. My relationship management and communications
experience would be an asset in ensuring that these expectations are being properly set.
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SAL MONDELLI
2630 Boulder Way
Email: csmonde@msn.com
PROFILE
Strategic and visionary leader with multiple successes in leading organizations to profitability.
Accomplished in the areas of problem identification, strategy development, process implementation, and
achieving sustainable results.
- Turnaround at a $40 million growth company resulting in threefold revenue increase, improved
operating profits by $4 million, and #1 market share ranking
- Organization model implementation at $600 million unit of Fortune 100 company resulting in 20%
revenue increase, 250% services revenue increase
- Organizational model implementation at $100 million growth company resulting in new market
opportunity focus, and recurring revenue stabilization in shrinking market
- Cash flow improved at $40 million early stage growth company by implementing outsourced
manufacturing reducing cash flow requirement by 30 days on $1-2 million of inventory and
eliminating need for a facility move
CAREER SUMMARY
Jefferson Wells International
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Executive responsible for consulting office in Central United States.
• Returned office to sustained profitability within six months
• Increased client satisfaction by 25%
• Implemented business consulting approach across region
2008-Present
Wausau Financial Systems
2006- 2007
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT-SOLUTION SALES
Executive responsible for direct sales force for a $100 million multi product firm focused on the financial
services sector.
• Realigned sales force along customer buying patterns from point solution based. All sales reps
retrained to sell all products.
• Replaced 30% of sales force with higher skilled personnel. Hired and promoted new sales
managers.
• Maintained product and recurring revenue streams while integrating an acquisition and divesting of
other product areas.
• Closed large opportunities and negotiated contracts worth over $4 million at Bank of America,
Fifth Third Bank, and Frost Bank.
Intradyn, Inc.
2003 - 2006
PRESIDENT & COO
Executive responsible for business plan development, initial product placement, and operations for a start up data protection company.
• Took company from early development to first customer ship, three product line announcements,
and distribution channel development in the U.S. and Europe. Revenue exceeded $1 million.
• Completed joint marketing arrangement with Sony Corporation Electronics Division and Imation.
• Won Best of Tests Award from Network World magazine for data protection category.
SAL MONDELLI - 2
Magnum Technologies
2001 - 2002
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING
Sales leadership role with start-up company developing, selling and installing systems and network
management solutions.
• Completed OEM and reseller deals with IBM Tivoli and Cisco revenue totaling over $1 million
• Completed installs at Target Corporation, GE Fleet Capital and West Group totaling $500,000
Transition Networks
1995-2000
PRESIDENT & CEO
(1996-2000)
Executive with profit and loss responsibility for a networking component design and manufacturing
company with product distribution in over 50 countries.
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Refocused product lines, distribution, and work force around niche strategy resulting in revenue
increase from $15-40 million in four years and company being sold
Achieved #1 market share ranking in 1999 per Electronicast Research
Improved operating profits by $4.0 Million in two years
Recruited new management team (Engineering, marketing, sales, finance)
Achieved ISO 9001 & 14000 certifications
Implemented outsourced manufacturing resulting in cash flow saving on $1-2 million of inventory
and eliminating need for a facility move
VICE PRESIDENT SALES & MARKETING
(1995)
Sales executive responsible for worldwide channel development, and marketing programs
• Grew revenue 20%
• Increased product mix gross profit by 3% in six months
• Developed new global VAR and OEM channels
Prodea Corporation
1994
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
General Manager with profit and loss responsibility for Solutions Delivery Division of decision support
company with focus on consumer products industry.
• Generated over $3 million in revenue
• Developed process model and methodology to increase productivity by 30%
IBM CORPORATION
1978-1993
Multiple positions with increasing responsibilities including: General Manager for the Client Relationship
function ($600M revenue generation), Branch Manager-Retail/distribution ($225M revenue generation) and
previously in several additional sales, management and staff positions.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board Member YMCA of Minneapolis
Board Member Make A Wish Foundation
Adjunct Business Professor, Crown College
Board Member Bethany Press Int’l
Board Member Ordway Center for
the Performing Arts
Chairman
1999-2001
Vice Chairman 1997-1999
2009-Present
2009-Present
2006
2002-2006
1992-2001
EDUCATION
M.S. University of Southern California
B.S. U.S. Naval Academy
June 1 - 4:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Dietze
Last
Garrick
First
Address
819 E. 145 st.
Street
A.
Middle
th
Phone (H)
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
E-mail: gadietze@hotmail.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Internet Broadcasting
Your Title
Campaign Specialist
Address
355 Randolph St. Saint Paul, MN
Phone
E-mail
on-line news websites around the country
Organization
The Chameleon Theatre Circle
Role/Title
Board Member
Dates of Service
6/2005 to present
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B.A., 1996 – Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Present - Villanova University
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Arts Community
Garrick A Dietze
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4/28/10
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Name
Garrick A. Dietze
I am a longstanding member of the twin cities arts community and have participated and led
many productions around the twin cities, including working and serving on the board of the black
box theatre's resident theatre company The Chameleon Theatre Circle since 2005. As a long
time Burnsville resident I have a vested interest in the long term viability of the Performing Arts
Center.
As mentioned above I have a long history of involvement in the Twin Cities Theatre Community
(since 2001) and have cultivated a large networking base within that community.
I have over 5 years of knowing how to run a successful theatre company. Couple that with my
theatre degree I know my way around the theatrical community in the twin cities. This advisory
board needs someone on it who will look out for the interests of the arts community.
The bottom line is important, but so is having acts and performances.
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GARRICK A. DIETZE
819 E. 145th St.
gadietze@hotmail.com
Project manager with over 10 years experience in technical project management, and systems software
development. Skilled in day-to-day management operations of large call centers and project life cycles.
Successful in developing and integrating technologies to support operational, training, and organizational
needs. Recognized for excellent problem-solving skills and developing/managing various programs and
projects successfully.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Internet Broadcasting – 355 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN (6/8-present)
Campaign Specialist
● Continuously roll-out multiple projects for several television stations around the
country making sure they launch on time and within scope and budget
● Manage the System Development Life Cycle(SDLC) of new programs
● Build and maintain long term client relationships through close partnership
● Collaborate with the client to set, monitor, and manage the Scope of Work
University of Minnesota – Veterinary Medical Center (10/07 - 6/08)
Customer Care Supervisor
● Managed the System Development Life Cycle(SDLC) of new programs
● Brought in to shape customer contact center into a working organization for the
hospital.
● Successfully rolled out call tracking program for customer contact center.
● Created and modified successful SOP’s for entire hospital.
The Connection (Inbound Call Center Service Company) 11351 Rupp Dr. Burnsville, MN
(09/99 – 06/07)
National Account Manager
● Achieved 20% of the companies' annual revenue through management of multiple
key national clients
● Developed strategies and tactics to meet the clients' sales goals
● Increased the profitability of accounts by developing revenue growth, controlling
expenses, and increasing efficiency
Project Manager
● Managed the System Development Life Cycle(SDLC) of new programs
● Executed plans through their strategic life cycle
● Coordinated with cross functional teams to provide guidelines on projects and
ensure that established time-lines were met
● Compiled and analyzed data to ensure the implemented processes met clients' goals
● Coordinated and developed training materials
● Worked with customer service agents and coaches to ensure quality metrics
GARRICK A. DIETZE
819 E. 145th St.
92 KQRS - ABC
917 N Lilac Dr. Golden Valley, MN (4/97 – 9/99)
Assistant to the Promotion Director
• Organized and managed prize fulfillment programs
• Established contacts and managed promotional events
• Hired and scheduled event promotional staff
Har Mar Theatres 11 - General Cinema Roseville, MN (6/96 – 4/97)
Manager
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Maintained customer relations
Interviewed, selected, and hired employees
Managed all monies, including cashing out of registers
Ordered supplies and maintained inventory
EDUCATION
Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Present - Villanova University
• Received certificate in 2007
B.A., 1996 – Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota
• Theatre Arts and English Literature Majors (GPA: 3.0)
• Awarded membership in Alpha Si Omega – National Theatre Honor Society
• Managed College Radio Station
COMPUTER SKILLS
● Highly proficient in entire MS Office Suite including Excel, Outlook, Word,
Explorer and PowerPoint. Also familiar with Microsoft Project and Acrobat.
Extensive Experience with Wygant Scientific®Digital Recording software
• Coordinated programming in Java, Citrix, SQL, Aspect, Cisco, HTML, JD
Edwards, and other proprietary systems
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (6/07 – Present)
Member
• Attend local meetings to keep up to date on Project Management practices
The Chameleon Theatre Circle (6/05 – Present) Burnsville, MN
Board Member
• Manage the companies' annual New Play Festival from promotion to completion
• Produce at least one show per year, which involves managing all aspects of the
production
GARRICK A. DIETZE
Height : 6’5”
Hair : Dark Brown
Eyes : Hazel
Voice : Baritone-Bass
CONTACT INFORMATION –
819 E. 145th St.
MUSICAL THEATER –
Chicago
Cabaret
Fiorello
Urinetown
Evita
Kiss Me Kate
Bye Bye Birdie
City of Angels
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum
Into the Woods
Jesus Christ Superstar
How to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying
Jesus Christ Superstar
Hair
Amos Hart
Emcee
Floyd
Lockstock
Juan Peron
1st Man
Harry Macafee
Bass AC7, Pasco, Madam
Pseudolus
Northfield Arts Guild
Bloomington Civic Theatre
Morris Park Players
Morris Park Players
Morris Park Players
Rapunzel’s Prince/Wolf
Caiaphas
Wally Womper/Book Voice
Concordia College
Caiaphas
Tribe Member
Concordia College
Concordia College
Prospero
Antipholus of Ephesus
Interrogator/Steve/Ed
Winkledale
Baylen
Buddy Talley
Man 3
Hortensio
Sir John Falstaff
The Golux
Prince Xerxes
MN Fringe Festival
Suburb: The Musical
Thoroughly Modern Millie
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Cabaret
Crossing Event Horizon
Evita
Second
Second
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat
Death Penalty Puppetry
Director
Backstage Tech
Director
Set Designer
Set Designer
Set Designer
Director
Set Designer
Assistant Director
Set Designer
Projector Operator
Castle in the Village
Temptation
Noises Off
Oliver
Where the Lilies Bloom
Playing for Time
Director
Director
Backstage Technician
Sound Technician
Light Board Operator
Light Board Operator
The Chameleon Theatre Circle/MN
Fringe Festival
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
THEATER –
The Tempest
Comedy of Errors
You May Already Be a Winner
GlenGarry Glen Ross
Talley & Son
How I Wonder What You Are
Taming of the Shrew
Merry Wives of Windsor
Thirteen Clocks
Twelve Dancing Princesses
Lexham Community Theatre
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
Concordia College
TECHNICAL –
TRAINING & SPECIAL SKILLS –
Theatre Arts and English Literature - B.A. – Concordia College, Moorhead MN
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
BPAC COMMISSION
Thursday, June 3rd
Conf Room D
2:30 p.m.
Paul Jacques
BPAC Commission
2:45 p.m.
Ken Gay
BPAC Commission
3:00 p.m.
Steven Remington
BPAC Commission
3:15 p.m.
Tom Anderson
BPAC Commission
3:30 p.m.
Tracy Stewart
BPAC Commission
3:45 p.m.
Brett Mauren
BPAC Commission
4:00 p.m.
Steve Jedlund
BPAC Commission
4:15 p.m.
Steve Preus
BPAC Commission
4:30 p.m.
Bonnie Featherstone
BPAC Commission
4:45 p.m.
Jerry Willenburg
BPAC Commission
5:00 p.m.
Mark Meier
BPAC Commission
5:15 p.m.
BREAK
5:30 p.m.
BREAK
5:45 p.m.
Michael Miller
BPAC Commission
6:00 p.m.
Matthew Arthur
BPAC Commission
6:15 p.m.
Sandra Schlaefer
BPAC Commission
6:30 p.m.
Melissa Cummings
BPAC Commission
6:45 p.m.
Kathleen Cleveland
BPAC Commission
Need to
reschedule
Cheryl Ryan
out of town June 1-4
June 3 - 2:30pm
Paul Jacques
Paul J. Jacques
12404 Birnamwood Ct.
Burnsville, Mn 55337
pjjacques@comcast.net
PROFESSIOINAL SUMMARY
Business development(Middle Market and Small Business), Middle and Senior Level
Management Positions, Asset Based Lending, Credit Administration, Portfolio
Management, Workout Experience, and Credit Committee Assignments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2010
Access Bank-Sr. Vice President/Commercial Lending
Supervised Loan Operations and Commercial Lending.
Revised Loan Policy.
Introduced formal risk rating system.
Launched SBA lending program.
Managed $20MM loan portfolio.
Oversaw calling program.
Implemented annual loan review process.
2007-2008
THE National Bank-Vice President Sr. Lender (Office Closed)
Assisted in overall management of bank.
Managed $11MM loan portfolio.
Made 20-25 relationship calls per month.
Supervised loan operations/processing.
Backed up President in his absence.
2004-2006
Voyager Bank-Vice President
Participated in aggressive calling program.
Developed pipeline of $6MM.
Booked $10MM in new relationships.
Member of Bank Loan Committee.
Active in Community Affairs.
1995-2003
TCF Nationsl Bank-Vice president
Originated and managed $73MM Portfolio.
Responsible for cross-selling non credit services.
Required to meet high credit quality standards.
Accountable for content and accuracy of credit packages.
Involved in training and coaching emerging lenders.
Averaged 20 customer and prospect calls per month.
Acted as Private Banker for corporate relationships.
1992-1995
American Bank-Vice President (Bank Sold)
Organized and managed Correspondent Credit Group.
Dramatically reduced criticized assets.
Supervised $55MM portfolio.
Revamped call program.
Member of Loan Committee.
Managed staff of 4.
Made 15-20 customer and prospect calls per month
1989-1992
Marquette Bank Minneapolis-Vice President (Bank Sold)
Started in Loan Review examining affiliated banks.
Promoted to manage Credit Administration DepartmentSupervisor and 12 credit analysts.
Chaired Officer Loan Committee (Up to $2MM)
Appointed manager of lending group in Edina which included:
business, consumer, and real-estate transactions.
Previous positions in a variety of Commercial Lending and Credit Administration assignments
in senior level capacities.
EDUCATION
American International College-Business Administration/Finance
Management Development Course-Harvard University
Several related computer courses
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary, RMA, AMA President’s Club, and a variety of Public Service Assignments
June 3 - 2:30pm
Tel.
Kenneth P. Gay
2500 Highland View Avenue
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
* Cell
* kg250078@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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An accomplished operations executive with over 25 years of comprehensive operations,
facilities management, and events management experience.
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Planning scheduling and budgeting accountability. Purchasing, contract negotiation, vendor
relations and resources management. Strong sales, marketing and public relations skills.
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Excel at staff development, staff management and optimizing team performance.
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A proven leader and trusted contributor as part of the planning, strategic direction and
organizational improvements process with directors and upper management.
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I am seeking an executive position where my areas of competency can be applied
and will allow me access to increased executive oversight and responsibility. I bring
energy, focus and considerable human relations skills any task or responsibility.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, COLLEGE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION; St. Paul, Minnesota
Director, Continuing Education and Conference Center— August 2002 to Present
The Continuing Education Center serves the meeting and convening requirements of the University
of Minnesota, as well as outside organizations wishing to hold events in the area. It’s a 20,000 sq. ft.
full-service conference center encompassing 14 meeting rooms. The position requires oversight of
building administration, all sales and marketing activities, management of the Center staff, public
relations and endorsement of the mission of the College of Continuing Education.
Under my tenure, the Continuing Education and Conference Center has doubled its revenues, and
customer service ratings are at an all-time high. Close collaboration with vendors, internal partners,
and staff, has instilled a systemic approach to goal attainment and customer service. Long-term vision
and planning are implemented thru the Board of Directors. I represent the College’s interests within
the University to ensure the viability of future business, such as Parking, Stadium, Construction and
other related university operations.
Minneapolis Convention Center
Manager of Maintenance and Set-Up — August 1996 to May 2001
I was responsible for all facets of the maintenance operation, including human resources, training,
daily operations, short and long term planning and contract negotiation. This busy operating
department had a staff of 70+ and maintained 800,000 sq. ft., including 280,000 sq. ft. of exhibit
space, a 28,000 sq. ft. ballroom and 54 meeting rooms. Annual payroll for the department totaled
over $2,500,000.
Events Coordinator—April 1989 to August 1996 and May 2001 to August 2002
As an Event Coordinator, I assisted conventions, trade shows and special events in planning and
usage of meeting, exhibit and ballroom space. Assessed client requirements and made the necessary
arrangements. This included discussing and preparing floor plans and assisting clients in contacting
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outside vendors. In addition, I was accountable for ensuring that all assigned events were set to
specification, contractual obligations and that they interfaced with all convention center divisions and
outside services.
HYATT HOTELS
Operations Manager, H yatt Regency, Tampa —March 1988 to April 1989
As the Operations Manager, I was responsible for all back-of-the-house operations, including inventories,
maintenance of equipment and the supervision of staff. I was directly responsible for determining monthly
and annual expenditures and controlling purchasing to meet these budgets. Strict labor management
policies were implemented ton control expenses and achieve forecasts.
Banquet/Convention Manager, H yatt Regency Tech Center, Denver— October 1986 to March 1988
Total responsibility for the convention service and banquet floor operation. Maintained meeting room setup standards through hiring, training and the implementation of corporate standards. Total departmental
accountability including forecasting, cost control, staff motivation and discipline, and the daily operation of
a busy meeting and banquet facility.
Beverage Manager, H yatt Dorado Beach , Dorado Puerto Rico— December 1985 to October 1986
Managed all aspects of the Beverage Department. Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental standards for a recently-acquired hotel/country club. Accountable for the daily operation of seven
beverage outlets, labor and revenue forecasting, cost control and employee discipline. Annual beverage
sales were over $2 million.
Restaurant Manager, H yatt Regency Minneapolis —March 1985 to December 1985
Responsible for the front-of-the-house operation, including payroll, forecasting, hiring, firing and special
promotions. Directly accountable for ensuring prompt, courteous service and maintaining standards
through the training and development of staff.
Convention Service Manager, H yatt Regency Minneapolis —January 1983 to March 1985
Assisted hotel clients in the planning of meetings and conventions in the facility and coordinating them
with the staff. Responsibilities included guest room assignment, meeting room assignment, organizing
utility service and ensuring that all contractual obligations were fulfilled.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT; Menomonie, Wisconsin
December 2000
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT; Menomonie, Wisconsin
December 1982
OGELBAY, I.A.A.M. PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL;
Wheeling, West Virginia
June 1994 – June 1995
Senior Executive Symposium I.A.A.M. (Completion 2010)
June 2008 – June 2010
Master of Science – Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelor of Science – H otel and Restaurant Management
Ithica, New York
ASSOCIATIONS
International Association of Assembly Managers
Burnsville Economic Development Commission
U. W. Stout Restaurant and Tourism Advisory Board
Art Institute International Minnesota Program Advisory Committee
Hospitality Management
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June 3 - 3:00pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Remington
Last
Address
14141 White Rock Road
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Steven
First
P
Middle
City, State/Zip
(C)
(B)
steven.remington@comcast.net
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP
Your Title
Director of Information Technology
Address
500 Washington Avenue South, Suite 4000, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone
E-mail
(see above)
(not provided)
Private Law Firm
Complex Business Litigation (dispute resolution), Internationally
Organization
Role/Title
MN Legal Administrators Association -
Co-chair/Member
Dates of Service
June 2008 - Present
Business Partner & Conference Committee
Rolling Hills Church, Eagan
Northwestern College Activities Council
Leadership Team/Worship Leader
Concert Coordinator
2005 - 2008
1982 - 1983
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Master of Science – Education (Guidance & Counseling)
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Emphasis: College Student Personnel
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Sociology
Northwestern College (Iowa)
Minor: Music
Emphasis: Public Administration
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Business Ops., followed closely by Event Planning
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
5/3/10
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Name
Steven P. Remington
Service and leadership are identified personal values for me and, as such, have been a consistent part of my life.
As seasons of life change, so too, have the manifestations of service and leadership for me. Early in my life (high
school and college), I was involved in Student Council, Student Activities and Scouting. All were opportunities to
both lead and serve. As a student I planned activities and events for my fellow students and served as the
Treasurer of my Senior Class. As a scout I learned to lead and serve scouts and the community and had the honor
of becoming an Eagle Scout. As an undergrad, I led and served in a number of ways. I served as a Resident
Assistant and on the Student Activities Council; planning all aspects (search, contract negotiation, facility
prep/setup, equipment rental, etc.) for the college’s annual contemporary Christian concert series.
While building a career and a family, the focus shifted. In addition to leadership and service rolls in various
professional organizations, I served in a leadership capacity with the Y-Guides program at the Burnsville YMCA
and had increasing responsibilities at my church; leading the worship program (music selection, rehearsal,
scheduling and worship leading) and as part of a core group of individuals leading all aspects of the life of the
church.
Now that children are older and off to college, it seems appropriate to shift the focus of service and leadership to an
area in which I have great interest, expertise and to which I can bring significant ‘generalist’ and life experience. I
have a history of planning quality events (professional conferences, concerts, Parent’s Weekend event, worship
services and committee and sponsorship events) for groups from 50 to 8,000. I love organizing, planning,
strategizing, and bringing into existence events and experiences that advance my profession or organization and
that give people enjoyment and pleasure, and help them experience and learn in their lives. It seems that
involvement in the PAC is a way to do all those things. I want to do everything I can to see that the significant
investment that I and my fellow citizens have made in this beautiful facility offer absolutely as many opportunities as
possible for everyone who can utilize its offerings; both now and far into the future. Hence, my desire to serve on
this Advisory Board.
I have previously mentioned several experiences which contribute to the value I would bring to the Advisory Board.
I enjoy and have the ability to work on projects and initiatives that have several “moving parts;” to keep the “big
picture” in complexity and to keep things moving forward. This is probably the greatest strength I would contribute
to this Board. I have these skills, partly because of my innate abilities and partly because of what I have learned
over a varied professional life. In my current professional role as an IT Director in a law firm I administer and
manage an annual budget of over a million dollars. I manage people and systems and serve as the liaison
between the technical staff and the non-technical executives and managers of the firm. I “speak both languages,”
which has been a consistent strength of mine, throughout both major careers tracks I have had. Communication,
management and attention to detail are strong points for me. Because of past experiences and training, I am
familiar with many aspects of the types of productions/events that the PAC might offer. I regularly negotiate
contracts and am comfortable with the language and demands of such. I’ve worked with event ticketing, equipment
rental and setup, and have some familiarity with the challenges of production timing, union worker requirements,
setup, equipment failure and a host of other related issues. Along with my professional abilities, I also have a good
sense of what people will enjoy and try to plan events that give people just a little something extra (in some circles
this is called “hospitality”). I believe this would also benefit the Board. I hope that the combination of my career
experiences, personal abilities and desire to serve our community will make me a good choice for the PAC
Advisory Board.
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Steven P. Remington
14141 White Rock Road
PERSONAL SKILLS
Organization
Detail oriented. Enjoy working autonomously, prefer working in a group. Will establish
guidelines if none in place. Good delegator.
Communication
Concise and proficient in communication; both written, one-on-one, or in the group setting.
Able to relate information in an understandable and succinct manner. Able to "think on my
feet." Enjoy teaching and training.
Management
Demonstrated ability in numerous positions supervising and advising a variety of individuals.
Understanding of leadership principles and the selective use of very direct to very
collaborative styles in managing people toward the completion of goals.
Collegiality
Believe in, and practice honesty and openness with coworkers. Trained in understanding
behavior and development of individuals. Well liked for personality and humor.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Information Technology
June 1996 – Present
Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities increased in 1997 and 1998 (Formerly Network Administrator and Information Technology
Manager, respectively).
Technical Support Analyst
September 1995 –June 1996
Document Solutions,lnc.
Burnsville, Minnesota
PC Systems Analyst
July 1994 -September 1995
Lindquist &Vennum, P.L.L.P.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
MIS Customer Service Supervisor
May 1990 -July 1994
Minneapolis Children's Medical Center
Responsibilities increased January, 1991 and February, 1994 (Formerly Office Automation Instructor and Office
Automation Systems Coordinator, respectively).
Housing Coordinator
July 1988 -May 1990
Augsburg College
Responsibilities increased July, 1989 (previously Tower Coordinator).
Residence Hall Director
August 1986 -July 1988
University of Wisconsin -Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Education – Counselor Education.
Emphasis: Student Personnel. University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
May, 1986 (ABT); Degree officially awarded December, 1992.
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology
Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. May, 1983.
Minor: Music. Emphasis: Public Administration
June 3 - 3:15pm
June 3 - 3:30pm
June 3 - 3:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Mauren
Last
Brett
First
Address
13221 Pine Ridge Road
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
William
Middle
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
bmauren@aol.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Your Title
UnitedHealth Group
Global Enterprise IT Operations Support Manager
Address 6150 Trenton Lane North, Plymouth Minnesota
Phone
E-mail brett_mauren@uhc.com
Health Care
internal customers
Health Care company with 100 million external and 100 thousand
Organization
Minnesota Music Academy
Role/Title
Voting Member
Dates of Service
1985 - 1997
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ON/TRAINING/CERTIFICATES
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
CCNA – Cisco Certified Networking Associate
ICPM / CM – Certified Manager / Institute for Certified Professional Management
X
Business Operations
X
Arts Community
X
X
Finance
X
Event Planning
X
Human Resources
X
Promotions)
X
Fundraising
Entertainment Business / Event Planning
Brett W Mauren
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4-29-10
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Name Brett W Mauren
1.
Why do you want to serve on this Board?
I would like to serve on this board because I am a very proud 25 year resident of Burnsville and
have always been excited to see our growth and development over the years. I am also a
staunch supporter and proponent of both the Heart of the City and the Performing Art Center
and I believe that my previous professional experience in the music industry may be able to
assist the effort.
2.
Tell about your experiences and how your greatest strength will contribute to this Board.
My previous experience in the music industry includes the management and representation of
several national and international known performing artists, songwriters, and producers. The
scope of my activities included personal artist management, contract negotiations, creating
promotional materials, marketing to a variety of worldwide major recording labels, contacting
Fortune 500 clients to arrange for sponsorships. Scheduling and coordinating nationwide public
relations tours and music events. Managing 7 figure budgets and traveling extensively. I owned
and operated a full service 24 track recording studio in downtown Minneapolis for 15 years as
well.
Many of the artists that I worked with came under contract to me before, during and after
working with Prince in the hit movie “Purple Rain” and most have earned multiple RIAA certified
Gold and Platinum recording sales awards of their own as well. For one of these artists we were
fortunate enough to land an incredible 5 year exclusive contract with Michael Jackson and his
Sony / ATV Music company as a staff writer and producer. We currently have over 100 songs
that were written, produced and recorded by us that reside within the same library of music at
Sony / ATV as the Beatles, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Bob Dylan, and Michael Jackson.
During my tenure we conducted business with the likes of David Geffen (Geffen Records and
the G in DreamWorks SKG) John McClain (Executive Producer of many major projects and
current executor of Michael Jackson estate), Gary Gersh (Gersh Agency and Executive
Producer of Beatles Antholgy, etc.) Prominent worldwide entertainment attorneys John Branca,
Lee Phiillips, and George Stien, and many others.
My passion for the performing arts has never wavered and it remains the area in my life of
greatest interest. I stay in contact with most of my friends in the music business and keep a
finger on the pulse of the industry today as well. I was frequently advised that my enthusiasm for
my artists and the industry was contagious and that it was a key ingredient to our success. I
have a similar passion and enthusiasm for the Burnsville Performing Art Center and would love
to help put it on the map, much like we did in the 80’s and 90’s with the World renowned
“Minneapolis Sound” which dominated the charts for more than a decade.
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Brett Mauren
13221 Pine Ridge Road
Home:
Cell:
Skills & Qualifications:
*Polished, experienced, and dynamic professional demeanor / big picture and visionary skill sets
*Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills / Senior and C level expertise
*Entrepreneurial, can-do attitude with a whatever it takes passion, energy, and drive
*Considerable success exalting team and individual performance / proactive and innovative solutions
*Considerable success attracting and retaining top performing talent / Regional and National recognition
*Considerable success developing strong and enduring leadership / comprehensive coaching & mentoring skills
*Considerable success creating positive energy cultures / inspiring, developing, and sustaining utmost morale
*Strong leadership and problem solving skills / Change management / development of breakthrough solutions
*Strong cross functional and analytical skills / effective catalyst of complex and strategic change
*Strong business knowledge and financial acumen / Budget, KPI, P&L, ROI, AR&AP experience
*Strong negotiation & decision making skills / acting and thinking from multiple disciplines
*Strong verbal and written communication skills / operating from a global and tactical vision
*Strong customer service focus and advocacy / QC and QA accountability / B2B and end-user
*Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under stressful conditions / emotional intelligence / sense of humor
*Proven ability to manage metrics, exceed goals, drive accountability and promote continuous improvement
*Extensive human resources experience / staffing, training, payroll, appraisal, employee relations, EAP /P&P /FMLA /HIPAA
*Extensive experience managing diversity, pluralism, and multicultural efforts
*Complete Microsoft office proficiencies / Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio, and Project
*Tenured, unflappable, and resilient crisis and conflict management skills / difficult employee relation issues
*Authored business unit best practices and disaster recovery plan
Professional Experience:
UnitedHealth Group
IT Operations Support Manager
Global Enterprise Technology Services
March 2009 – Present
Manage the strategic portals and high availability application business for a Fortune 25 company with 100 million customers. Duties include the
coordination of team efforts for all operations management, development, eBiz and engineering, Oracle, Wintel, data center, mainframe,
network and a variety of off shore teams. Scope of responsibilities include managing availability performance to ITIL and Six Sigma standards,
manage international war room conference calls 24/7/365, release and change efforts, problem management, incident management, root
cause analysis, operational readiness, disaster recovery, software / hardware upgrades, and project management. Successfully created and
drove an operations plan and managed daily operations between all related business groups to ensure consistent levels of support (exceeding
service level agreement’s) for the infrastructure of UHG’s most critical applications.
PLATO Learning
Director of Technical Service Operations
Technical Support Services and Field Engineering for Worldwide Software as a Service - SaaS provider
May 2006 – November 2008
Successfully converted a technical support help desk effort for an eLearning software publisher into a fully automated and matrix driven
content and applications support operations center to be consistent with our Software as a Service (SaaS) competition. Implemented an Avtex
I3 automated call distributor, KNOVA knowledge base and Salesforce.com ticketing system. Developed two first year Managers into PLATO
Performance Award recipients while effectively managing the floor personnel to unprecedented levels of efficiency, bringing the environment in
less than 1 year to what was deemed an “unimaginable level of success” by our Chairman of the Board. Authored and delivered standard
operating procedure. Created a quality assurance program as well as a comprehensive metric reporting standard and dashboard. Created
efficiencies that allowed us to double our call handling capabilities and introduce a second shift with less over all head count and no additional
incremental cost, a savings of more than $1mm annually. Reduced abandon rate from a previous average of 30 percent to an industry
accepted standard of less than 3 percent. Reduced call handling time by 15 minutes per agent, effectively increasing the call handling volume
of each agent by 100 percent. Enhanced the self support website to deflect 28% more calls year over year. All enhancements realized under
budget year over year. Established within development life cycle an enhanced process for software fix resolution times that resulted in
reporting metrics falling under and staying within SLA (service level agreement) for the first time in the PLATO’s 40 year history. Increased
customer satisfaction survey results from 70 percent of the response being average or “satisfied” to 90 percent being “very satisfied” or
“delighted.” Significantly increased in 28 of 32 areas on the annual employee satisfaction survey. Provided exclusive IT technical support
services to the United States Navy. Retooled Field Engineering group with new process and efficiencies, saving 400k annually by designing a
remote install and support effort. Managed multi - million dollar budgets and reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations, who
in turn reported to the President and CEO of PLATO Learning. Received PLATO Performance Award recognition from CEO for both leadership
and productivity.
Accenture HR Services for Best Buy Corporation
Contact Center Manager / Technical Service Line Lead
Functional and Technical Implementation Manager
August 2005 - May 2006
Managed a team of Human Resources Professionals in a BPO / HRO contact center servicing 125,000 Corporate and Retail Best Buy
employees. Providing assistance in all aspects of the HR spectrum; Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Staffing, Employee Relations, IT Technical Account Management and several third party vendor relationships. Implemented and maintained a scalable, repeatable and
profitable business model from a completely raw and undeveloped space within the Best Buy Corporate campus. Implemented Cisco / Avaya
IP Telephony solution and Siebel ticketing system with PeopleSoft and Oracle CRM solutions. Launched a Tier Zero employee and manager
self service portal with messaging capabilities. Deployed disaster recovery contact centers for Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. Wrote KPI and
SLA standards. Developed and delivered departmental policies and procedures. Created, reviewed and distributed metric reporting. Provided
daily supervision and coaching. Hired, fired, promoted, transferred, disciplined, granted raises, mentored, and trained. Coached quality
assurance and managed performance. Budget, vendor, client relations, project management, process improvement, and escalation
responsibilities. Developed and delivered annual performance reviews. Set clear and concise attainable team goals. Contributed call routing
technical expertise saving the budget over 1mm annually.
McLeod USA
Technical Customer Sales and Service Manager
Technical Support / Project Management / IT and Hardware Support / Sales Engineering / Service Delivery
September 2004 - August 2005
Managed the day to day network, telecom, and enterprise business for all mid-tier and above premier McLeod USA customers in the Central
region. Providing continuous Star Quality Certified Sales Engineering, Technical Support, Project Management, and Account Relationship
Management. Including renewals, billing audits, price quotes and issue resolution services. Products supported include Wireless, Voice and
Data; DS0, T1- OC3, Frame/ATM, Point to Point, Integrated Access, ADSL, IDSL, SDSL VOIP, Web Hosting, Hosted Exchange, Email,
Teleconferencing, and all Co-location services. A key Sales, Engineering and Project Management role with a retention emphasis and a
consistent top performing contribution to the highest achieving business unit within the McLeod USA National Network.
Qwest Communications
Manager Global Operations / Dedicated Internet Access / Voice and Data / Wireless
Customer Service / Technical Support / Engineering / Sales Engineering / Provisioning / IT and Data Center Support
April 2002 – December 2003
Managed the day to day business, budget, and operations of two 24x7x365 Enterprise Customer Care / Network Operations / Contact Centers
based in both Minneapolis, Minnesota and Arlington, Virginia. Consisting of Customer Support Services, Tier 2 and 3 Technical Support,
Systems and Network Engineering, Information Technologies and Sales Engineers. In support of voice, data and wireless products:
Frame/ATM, T1, OC3 to OC192, DIA, VPN, and VOIP. A Customer base of 350,000 spanning a fiber optic infrastructure throughout the United
States, reaching into Europe and Asia. Providing global technical, sales, and provisioning support to the largest Fortune 500 business and US
Government customers that Qwest services including the DoD / Department of Defense. Handled daily supervision and coaching. Monitored,
tracked and enforced departmental policies, procedures and goals. Created, reviewed and distributed daily metric reports. Improved service
levels by 25 percent and customer transaction surveys by 35 percent. Effectively managed through a merger and multiple streamlining efforts,
to deliver the first and only teams to achieve 12 consecutive months of quota and performance metrics exceeding in all measurable categories,
Nationally recognized and second to none the company wide. Hired, fired, promoted, demoted, transferred, down sized, disciplined, granted
raises, mentored, and trained. Budget, vendor relations, project management, process improvement, workforce management, and escalation
responsibilities. Coached Quality assurance and managed performance. Developed and delivered annual performance reviews. Developed
and Implemented business unit budgets. 2003 Presidents Circle of Excellence recognition recipient.
U S West / Qwest Communications (Qwest acquired U S West in 2000)
Manager Global Operations / Broadband Services
Customer Service / Technical Support / Engineering / Sales Engineering / Provisioning / IT Help Desk
July 1999 - April 2002
Managed the day to day business, budget, and operations of a 24x7x365 Enterprise Customer Care / Network Operations Contact Center
team of DSL Customer Support Services, Tier 1 - 2 and 3 Technical Support, Engineering, IT Support and Sales Engineering. In addition to a
tier 1 effort of 1200 resources contracted through three separate vendors representing a budget of $45mm and a customer base of 2,500,000.
Handled the daily supervision and coaching. Monitored, tracked and enforced departmental policies, procedures and goals. Created, reviewed
and distributed daily performance reports. Exceeded in all company measured metrics each and every month. Improved service levels by 72
percent, and work ticket mean time to resolve by 85 percent. Delivered flawless exclusive customer service and technical support to the 2002
Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Received kudos from the United States Olympic Committee, NBC Television, and many Qwest Executives.
Hired, fired, promoted, demoted, transferred, down sized, disciplined, granted raises, mentored, and trained. Coached quality assurance and
managed performance. Budget, vendor relations, project management, process improvement, workforce management, and escalation
responsibilities. Developed and delivered annual performance reviews. Developed and implemented business unit budgets. Set clear and
concise attainable team goals. Completed objectives through Supervisors, Lead and Senior Engineers as well as the Tier 2 Technical Support
team.
US West Communications
Sales and Customer Service Manager
September 1997 - July 1999
Managed a last place team of Sales and Customer Service Representatives into first place within a call center of 250. Each team member
meeting or exceeding their own individual measured sales and performance standards for every month of my tenure. Agent's responsibilities
included account management to end-user customers, large business customers and government accounts. Providing customer assistance,
problem analysis and sales solution development for external inquiries. Received and responded to escalated customer issues. Partnered with
the Union to achieve a WIN/WIN relationship. Performed evaluations with a continuous improvement model utilizing technique focused on
coaching, leadership development, mentoring and a reward / recognition program centered on positive reinforcement. Achieved, exceeded,
and maintained company and departmental goals in all areas of sales and support. A key and consistent contribution towards the centers
combined success. Multiple Power Pack Award winners as a Manager with several Presidents Club Award winners as direct reports.
MMR / Sony ATV Music / MinnyWood Productions
Vice President of Sales and Operations
June 1984 - September 1997
Directed a workforce of 4 managers and 54 employees in support of the sale and production of syndicated radio and voice-over products for
national and regional distribution. Sold, produced and distributed advertising and syndicated program material to over 300 radio and television
markets nationwide. Full P&L responsibilities. Represented and managed National and International recording artists. Created promotional
materials and marketed to a variety of major labels. Negotiated contracts, contacted Fortune 500 clients to arrange for sponsorship. Scheduled
and coordinated nationwide public relations tours and events. Managed 7 figure budgets and traveled extensively. NASD registered Series 7,
63 and 65 with a life and health insurance license.
Knowledge and Experience with:
• Development and implementation of technical infrastructure: voice and data networks, servers, desktops, and storage, mainframe and
middleware components • Developing and implementing standards, processes, methodologies and metrics • Recommending technology
changes, improving customer service, reducing costs, providing competitive advantage • Creating summaries for major platforms detailing
investments, capacity, utilization and future plans • Hiring, developing, leading, coaching and mentoring diverse and cohesive support and
management teams capable of delivering products and services using current, new and emerging technologies in high performance
environments • Software development methodologies, debugging tools, source control software, and defect tracking software • Collaboration
with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications • Managing and providing direction for
the application development team in support of business operations • Liaison with network administrators and software engineers to assist with
quality assurance, program logic, and data processing • Reviewing and analyzing existing applications' effectiveness and efficiency, and
developing strategies for improving or leveraging these systems • Designing, developing, and installing enhancements and upgrades to
systems and application software • Researching and making recommendations for software and system products under consideration for
purchase, and give advice based on findings • Cultivating, disseminating, and enforcing functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance
best practices • Managing day-to-day customer escalations • Managing code development and releases to customers • Communicating with
internal and external stakeholders and customers • Developing schedules for software development • Managing hardware and lab resources
for development, build, and unit testing on multiple operating systems •
Education:
Dakota County Technical College
Institute for Certified Professional Management
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Cisco Certified Network Associate
University of Minnesota - College of Liberal Arts
Business Administration / Sales and Marketing
Professional and employee references available upon request
June 3 - 4:00pm
June 3 - 4:15pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Preus
Last
Stephen (Steve)
First
Address
2821 Westcliffe Drive
Street
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
E-mail:
J.
Middle
(B)
(C)
sjmpreus@frontiernet.net
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Presbyterian Homes Foundation
Your Title
Executive Director, Presbyterian Homes Foundation
Address
2845 Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone
E-mail
spreus@preshomes.org
Senior living communities and home care services
Primary: Twin Cities Metro
Secondary: MN/WI/IA
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Member, Board of Directors
1995-1998
Kinship of Greater Mpls.
Member, Board of Directors
1999-2002
Norwegian-American Foundation
Treasurer & Member, Board of Directors
1998-2001
Shepherd of the Valley Church
Church Council President & numerous other roles
1993-2010
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Master of Business Administration, Augsburg College; Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Luther College
Corporate Community Relations Certificate, Boston College; Sales & Marketing, certificates & profession devlpmt
Chartered Financial Consultant, Amer. College; Project Mgmt, MN Quality Council, MN Council on Fndn prof dev
Fundraising Education & Training: Certificate, The Center on Philanthropy, Indiana Univ; Certificate, Council for
Advancement & Support of Education (CASE); Certificate, Planned Giving, R&R Newkirk; MN Council on Plnd Gvg
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Business Operations

Arts Community


Finance

Event Planning
Promotions)
Human Resources

Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Overall business acumen & executive experiences
Steve Preus (orig signature sent 4-30-10)
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4-29-10
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Name
Steve Preus
I’m interested in arts & culture, I enjoy musical and theatrical performances, I believe in
citizenship and helping my community, I would like to see the Burnsville Performing Arts Center
gain stronger footing and public favor, and I expect I would enjoy the experience and opportunity
to contribute.
It is my impression that this would be a working board. I’m prepared to invest volunteer time
and energy into helping the Performing Arts Center become a sustainable asset for the
residents of Burnsville and surrounding areas. I believe the Performing Arts Center has
contributed to the quality of life in Burnsville and can do so increasingly in the future. As an 18year resident of Burnsville, I also understand some of the competing interests for city revenue.
My educational and professional background have provided me with the experience to offer
insights and perspectives into strategies and tactics on increasing revenues and realizing
efficiencies. I would like to help be a part of finding a solution to what many residents see as an
oversized public subsidy for the city’s budget.
I believe my leadership experiences in various sectors provide a “general practitioner” business
perspective that may be useful to the Advisory Board. Having served in the upper management
ranks of a large financial services corporation, higher educational institution and a large aging
services provider, I have had significant exposure to and participation in the development,
realignment and management of business and functional strategies and programs. Moreover, I
understand what it is like building a small business from the ground up and seeing matters
through a small business, entrepreneurial lens. It is likely that I have seen challenges and
opportunities similar to the Performing Arts Center in the organizations of which I have been a
part. As appropriate, I could offer perspectives on how they were dealt with in parallel
situations, as well as offer ideas and insights that have proven successful in similar settings.
Fundraising is a specific need and opportunity for the Performing Arts Center. I have broad
experience in fundraising and grantmaking, which would put me in the position to be a sounding
board, volunteer advocate, and volunteer helper in the development, implementation and
management of fundraising strategies and tasks directed at foundations, corporations, and
individuals.
Perhaps the greatest strength I have to offer is my interest in professionalism, quality, positive
results and people. If selected, I hope I could contribute good ideas and work, while being one
of a growing number of positive ambassadors for the Performing Arts Center.
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STEVE PREUS
2821 Westcliffe Drive
Phone:
Email: sjmpreus@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Enterprising, well-rounded, executive with 25 years of experience in managing various business
functions and developing and directing strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives in the
areas of fund development, advancement, marketing, communications, community relations, public
relations, public affairs, foundation & corporate grantmaking, and collaborations. Versatile leader that
has managed a variety of functions and people in large corporations, small businesses, non-profits and
foundations. Expertise in seeing the big picture with the knowledge and experience to develop and
carry out strategies and plans to accomplish desired results.
• Developing & implementing capital campaign, planned giving, & annual fundraising strategies
• Implementing re-branded corporate image organization-wide
• Developing & implementing brand recognition strategies
• Aligning communications strategies to present consistent corporate image and key messages
• Supervising business professionals – local, regional, & national scope
• Hiring, training & managing national volunteer & sales representative trainers/coaches
• Developing & implementing community relations strategies to enhance organizational outcomes
• Developing & implementing public relations & public affairs programs – local & national
• Developing & implementing marketing & sales strategies
CAREER EXPERIENCE
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES AND SERVICES, Roseville, MN
2006-Present
Executive Director, Presbyterian Homes Foundation
Develops and implements major gift, deferred gift, and annual fund development strategies, including
those directed toward residents, family members, foundations, and friends of Presbyterian Homes and
Services (PHS). Recently named Executive Director, Peace Hospice Foundation, which will involve
the design, development and implementation of fund development strategies for this PHS business unit
under development. Collaborates on organization-wide communication strategies, including annual
report, corporate newsletter, news releases, website and public relations opportunities.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE, Minneapolis, MN
2004-2006
Director of Development
Developed and implemented advancement and fund raising strategies, including those directed toward
major individual donors, alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends of the college. Assisted in
facilitating the process of identifying fund raising goals and priorities of the College and developed
and implemented strategies to successfully meet the goals. Managed the major gift, planned giving
and annual giving functions. Supervised Development Department staff. Developed and implemented
collaborative strategies with Alumni Relations, Parent Relations, and all departments of the institution
interfacing with key constituents. Key outcomes achieved by team during incumbency: 61 percent
annual increase in comprehensive campaign gifts and pledges, 21 percent increase in annual fund, and
a 51 percent increase in the number of annual fund donors.
PB SOLUTIONS, LLC, Edina, MN
2003
Principal responsible for the start-up, development and success of a business that performed computer
technical support and software training for small businesses and residential clients. Developed and
implemented strategies and managed all functions of the business: strategic planning, hiring,
supervision, marketing, sales, customer relations, communications, financial, and operations.
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS, Appleton, WI, Minneapolis, MN
1980-2002
Fortune 500 financial services organization and fraternal benefit society serving members, their
families, and their communities.
AAL/LB Fraternal Division Transition Manager
2002
Responsible for leading the merger of two separate fraternal entities, Lutheran Brotherhood and Aid
Association for Lutherans, into one effective, dynamic fraternal organization. This involved shaping
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the fraternal and foundation strategies of the merged organization, collaborating with managers to
implement the strategies, communicating the change management process and supporting staff.
Executive Director and Vice President, Lutheran Brotherhood Foundation
2001
Responsible for the management of the $80 million private foundation. Assisted top management and
the foundation board in determining the foundation’s strategic direction and ensured the effective
management, development and implementation of foundation programs. Continued with
responsibilities of Assistant Vice President, Community Relations.
• Directed all grantmaking activities, ensuring effective allocation of $7 million in annual funding.
• Developed and implemented grantmaking programs that decentralized nearly 35% of the
foundation’s grantmaking to the regional and agency level.
• Improved operations and processes resulting in 20 percent increase in productivity and 30 percent
decrease in payroll expense.
Assistant Vice President, Community Relations
1999-2001
Developed, implemented, evaluated and enhanced community relations strategies for Lutheran
Brotherhood. Managed staff of six and annual budget of $25 million. Activities managed included:
• Lutheran Brotherhood Branch Network: 1,200 member-led local volunteer service units involving
over 10,000 branch officers conducting over 19,000 projects each year.
• Search Institute partnership: Healthy Communities • Healthy Youth community initiatives.
• Points of Light Foundation collaborations.
• Implemented and supervised grass roots strategies for LB Government Affairs.
• Collaborated on development & implementation of divisional and corporate scorecard
Assistant Vice President, Fraternal Regions and Branch Services
1995-1999
Led all Branch Services operations, including the Fraternal call center, the provision of resources,
programs, and services for 30,000 Lutheran Brotherhood branch officers and communicators, and the
processing of branch project applications and payments. Managed a department of 20 and a budget of
$18 million. Provided direct supervision to six Fraternal Managers.
Assistant Vice President, Fraternal Regions
1992-1994
Led the development, implementation, evaluation and refinement of strategies, programs and
resources for branches and branch officers. Provided direct supervision to three regional fraternal
managers and managed a budget of $12 million.
Regional Fraternal Manager
Led the growth of fraternal programs at 18 Lutheran Brotherhood agencies.
1989-1991
Manager, Marketing Sales Support
1985-1988
Managed sales support function which provided technology-related sales tools and services to
Lutheran Brotherhood sales associates. Managed a department of 14, provided direct supervision to a
technical staff of six and managed a budget of $5 million.
Management Trainee and Insurance Services Systems Support Analyst
1980-1984
EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS
Master of Business Administration, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
Sales & Marketing Education: extensive MBA & BA marketing coursework, as well as numerous
professional development experiences including Counselor Selling and Solution Based Selling.
Fundraising Education: numerous professional development experiences including The Center on
Philanthropy (Indiana Univ.), CASE, R&R Newkirk, ALDE, MN Council on Planned Giving, etc.
Certificate in Corporate Community Relations, Boston College, Cambridge, MA
BA, Business Administration, Luther College, Decorah, IA
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), American College
CHURCH & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Pastoral Response Committee, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN
Additionally, provided leadership to the congregation in a succession of positions, including:
Congregation President; Congregation Vice President; Chair, Stewardship Committee; Chair,
Call Committee (twice); Intern Committee
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Provided leadership to community non-profits in the following positions:
Director, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Director, Kinship Mentoring of Greater Minneapolis
Treasurer and Director, Norwegian-American Foundation
June 3 - 4:30pm
June 3 - 4:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Willenburg
Last
Address
13101 Thomas Ave
Street
Jerry
First
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Michael
Middle
(B)
(C)
jerry.willenburg@hotmail.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Sodexo
Your Title
General Manager
Address
One General Mills Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55426
Phone
E-mail
jerome.willenburg@sodexo.com
Contract Management in the food industry
corporate food service
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
SPPR Community River Hills UM Church
Committee Member
2007 to present
PR/Communication Committee RHUMC
Committee Chair
2009 to present
Church Council RHUMC
Council Member
2009 to present
BRAVO (Burnsville Restaurant Alliance Volunteer Organization)
Feeding Our Future
Executive Director
Program Director –Sodexo Foundation
2010
Summer 2009
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AA Degree Normandale Community College
Certified Trainer ServSafe Food Safety Program - National Restaurant Assoc. Educational Foundation
Certified Retail Manager – Sodexo University
Arts Community
X
Business Operations
X
X
Finance
X
Event Planning
X
Human Resources
X
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Business Operations and Finance
Jerry Willenburg
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4-29-10
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Name
Jerry Willenburg
The city now has a significant investment in the PAC and everything that can be done must
be done for it to achieve and maintain a solid financial footing. Despite the controversy that
has always been around the PAC it is the responsibility of every citizen to do their part if they
feel they can help stabilize the PAC.
I have never hesitated to bring forward my suggestions for the PAC. I feel this is an
appropriate venue to bring those ideas out where they might do some good.
It will require a diverse group with new and creative ideas to transition the PAC into a
financially successful asset for the city.
The company I work for is a contract management company just like Venue Works. As a
contractor I can bring a perspective that can help the city better understand the relationship
between the contractor, Venue Works and the client, the city.
The years that I spent working at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres gives me a unique
understanding of the financial challenges that come with a business like the PAC.
Much of my career was spent dealing directly with special events. Special events will be a
critical component of making the PAC financially successful. It is important to have people
that have a solid understanding of how special events can impact the facility in a positive or
negative way.
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Jerry Willenburg
13101 Thomas Ave South
jerjowill@msn.com
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July 1999 - Present Sodexo Corporate Services:
Current Assignment- February 2007- Present
General Manager Sodexo – General Mills World Headquarters Account –Golden Valley Mn.
Responsible for all aspects for managing an account in excess of 6.5 million dollars a year in managed
sales. This includes 4 separate operations, and catering sales of nearly 3 million dollars a year.
I manage 12 revenue centers in total in the operation of this account.
*( In addition to my duties at General Manager at General Mills I am also the General Manager for
Leonard, Street & Deinard, a hybrid account in a law firm in Minneapolis.)
August 2005 – February 2007
Retail Operations Manager -Sodexo - General Mills World Headquarters Account - Golden Valley MN
August 2004 - August 2005
Catering Director - Sodexo- American Express Financial Advisors Account - Mpls., MN
2.4 million dollars in managed sales
May 2002 - August 2004
General Manager - Sodexo - Emerson/Rosemount Account - Chanhassen, Mn
June 2000 - May 2002
General Manager- Sodexo - Hennepin County Govt. Center Account - Mpls,. MN
July 1999 - June 2000
General Manager - Sodexo - Mpls. Institute or Arts Account- Mpls., MN
January 1997 - July 1999 - Director of Sales - Sheraton Airport Inn Direct all functions of the sales department including all catering events. Coordinate details internally
with department heads. Direct and develop all market segments for hotel room sales.
Oct. 1990-January 1997 -Sales & Catering Director- Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Stimulate all catering sales. Plan & execute all in house events, coordinating all internal departments
as needed to service the client event.
Oct. 1986- Sept. 1990 - Banquet Manager - Airport Embassy Suites (Tri City Restaurants)
Develop all standards of operation for the banquet department of a brand new hotel. Hire, train, and
direct all operation staff related to banquet functions.
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Education:
Metropolitan State University
- Business Management
Normandale Community College
- Associates of Arts Degree
Business Management
Academy of the Holy Angels
- High School Graduate
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* Certified Instructor and Registered Proctor for “ServSafe”
– National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
ServSafe is the nationally recognized food safety training for the food industry. As an instructor & proctor I present
all day classes for food service managers. This is required training for all food service managers in Minnesota and
many other states as well. 2002 to present
* District Training Coordinator for Sodexo
(As a District Training Coordinator I assist in coordinating training efforts for Corporate Services.) 2001 to present
* Graduate of the Dale Carnegie “Leadership Training for Managers”
(Four time Graduate Assistant for the Dale Carnegie “Leadership Training For Managers”)
1991 - 1994
* Certified Retail Manager - School of Retail Management - Sodexo University
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Church and Community:
* Program Director -Feeding our Future- A Sodexo Foundation program; Over the summer months, we provided
nearly 14,000 meals to inner city children who normally depend on the school district for their no meal .
Summer 2009
* Executive Director for BRAVO (Burnsville Restaurant Alliance Volunteer Organization) BRAVO is a
network of restaurants in the Burnsville and the surrounding area that provide a regular monthly contributions to its
site partner “360 Communities” (formerly Community Action Council).
* Serve on the SPPR Committee for River Hills United Methodist Church in Burnsville. The SPPR Committee
functions as the Human Resources arm for River Hills United Methodist. Any issues that pertain to staff, pastor and
parish would come before the SPPR Committee.
* Chair of the PR/Communications Committee for River Hills United Methodist Church. The primary goal of
the PR/Communications Committee is to attract new members to our church in an effort to address the decline in
membership that many main line churches face today.
* Member of the Church Council for River Hills United Methodist Church: Besides the two committees I also
sit on the church council which deals with wide varieties of issues and initiatives for the church at large.
June 3 - 5:00pm
5/3/10
June 3 - 5:45pm
June 3 - 6:00pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Arthur
Full Name
Matthew
Last
Address
Robert
First
Middle
15201 Greenhaven Drive; Apt 212
Street
(B)
Phone (H)
E-mail:
City, State/Zip
(C)
matthew.r.arthur@gmail.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Business Customer Services
Your Title
Address
AT&T
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 5425
E-mail
Phone
matthew.arthur@att.com
International Telecommunications Provider
International
Organization
Role/Title
UW-Superior Chancellor's Strategic Planning and Budget Committee
2004-2007
UW-Superior Student Government Association - President
2005-2006
UW-Superior Student Center Planning Committee - Chair
2005-2007
UW-Superior Academic and Student Mis-Conduct - Member
Dates of Service
2004-2007
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Master's of Science, Project Management (expected
graduation December 2010)
University of Wisconsin - Superior; Bachelor's of Science, double major Political Science and
Legal Studies (graduated December 2007 magna cum laude)
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Promotions)
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Human Resources
Fundraising
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Signature
______________________________________ Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
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Received: 5/3/10
Name
Arthur, Matthew R.
Having moved to Burnsville in 2008, I immediately became aware of the dedication that this community had to the
Arts and the impact it can have on our community. I have never had the privilege of living in a community where
this type of dedication was given such a priority.!
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After recent press in the StarTribune, it became even clearer to me of this treasure that we have in our very own
community. With this great center in the Heart of the City, I have grown a great interest in participating in events
as well as ensuring that this treasure remains ours.!
I believe that I would bring many skills and unique experiences to this Board. First, as a young adult in the
community, I have a unique perspective that is absent in many governmental forums. If we are to see the
Burnsville Performing Arts Center succeed and provide years of cultural experiences, we need to find ways to bring
an interest to not only the older members of our community, but the younger members as well. !
!
My experiences at the University of Wisconsin – Superior have taught me a great deal of personal and professional
skills. Having chaired a committee that was charged with everything from brainstorming to ribbon cutting for a new
student center, I learned many things about the great responsibility that comes with public service. Throughout my
entire life, I have always strived to maintain professionalism, keeping an honorable reputation and maintaining a
responsible level of civic engagement and responsibility. !
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Matthew R. Arthur
15201 Greenhaven Drive; #212
OBJECTIVE:
To utilize the skills I have acquired to gain employment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Throughout my professional and academic career, I have gained skills and knowledge which have allowed me to excel
professionally, academically and personally. I have learned skills that are required of today’s professional in a fast-paced
world in which the client demands more than ever before.
EDUCATION:
University of Wisconsin – Platteville; Platteville, WI 53818
Emphasis: Master’s of Science – Project Management (In Progress)
University of Wisconsin – Superior; Superior, WI 54880
Graduated: December 2007
Emphasis: Bachelor’s of Science – Legal Studies/Political Science (double major; magna cum laude)
Park Falls High School; Park Falls, WI 54552
Graduated: May 2003
Emphasis: College Preparatory (high honors)
United States House of Representatives Congressional Page School; Washington, DC 20515
Graduated: June 2002
Emphasis: College Preparatory (high honors)
EMPLOYMENT:
AT&T; Customer Services Representative - Level II (02/07 – present)
I perform financial collections on AT&T’s top and most sensitive corporate and government accounts which
composed more than 60% of AT&T’s delinquent portfolio.
University of Wisconsin – Superior; Assistant Hall Director (04/05 – 02/07), Resident Assistant (04/04 – 04/05)
I supervised the operation of a college residence hall and lead a staff of resident assistants working to ensure
that students lived in an atmosphere which fostered academic growth and personal development.
LeadAmerica; Leadership Consultant (06/05 – 08/05)
I provided leadership curriculum to middle-school and high-school aged students through a Congressional
simulation themed program.
United States House of Representatives; Congressional Page (08/01 – 08/02)
Through my Congressional appointment, I worked to deliver Congressional correspondence in and around
the United States Capitol and related office buildings.
ACTIVITIES:
Professional Membership:
American Political Science Association
Future Business Leaders of America Professional Division
Leadership:
President: University Student Government Association 2005 - 2006
Vice President: University Student Government Association 2005
Executive Secretary: University Student Government 2003 - 2005
Member: Chancellor’s Advisory, Budgeting and Planning Council 2004 - 2007
Intern: United States Congressman Dave Obey 2004
United States House of Representative Congressional Page 2001-2002
Matthew R. Arthur
15201 Greenhaven Drive; #212
REFERENCES:
Dr. Julius Erlenbach, Chancellor
University of Wisconsin - Superior
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
715.394.8221
jerlenba@uwsuper.edu
Dr. Maria Cuzzo, Professor
University of Wisconsin – Superior
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
715.394.8482
mcuzzo@uwsuper.edu
Mr. Stefan Pagnucci, Hall Director
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
218.343.1377
Ms. Deborah Hyde
912 Atwood Avenue
Park Falls, WI 54880
hyded@ifls.lib.wi.us
June 3 - 6:15pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Address
Schlaefer
Last
Rose
Middle
2201 Great Oaks Drive,
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Sandra
First
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
sandra@kingandcompanies.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer: King and Companies, Inc.
Your Title
Owner/President
Address
150 E Travelers Trail, Suite C, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone
E-mail
sandra@kingandcompanies.com
Employee Benefit Firm and Independent Insurance Agency
Insurance and HR in MN
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
Minnesota Assoc. of Health Underwriters (MAHU) President
2001-03
MAHU
Various - PR
1997-2001
Heart of the City Design Review Committee
Committee Member
2009-present
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Registered Health Underwriter, HR Generalist I, Marketing Degree from Metro State University,
Insurance licensed: Series 6 & 63, L&H and P&C
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
General Business
Sandra Schlaefer
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4-30-10
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Name Sandra Schlaefer
I think it would be an awesome opportunity to be able to assist in the success of a viable
community theatre that is in its infancy stage.
I have an extraverted personality and believe in promotion and networking. With no personal
gain, I brought in a couple people to tour the PAC as they are interested in booking a fall event,
which could get national attention. Even if this event isn’t booked, at least this particular
audience knows of it’s existence.
I think my greatest strength, would be my ability to promote the venue within the community,
bring creative partners to the table and my willingness to devote time and energy to the success
of the arts in the Heart of the City.
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June 3 - 6:30pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Cummings
Last
Melissa
First
Address
956 Stratford Lane West
Street
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Beth
Middle
City, State/Zip
(B)
(C)
mbc1124@gmail.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
UnitedHealth Group
Your Title
Proposal Manager
Address
9701 Data Park Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone
E-mail
melissa_cummings@uhc.com
Health Insurance
Medicaid/Medicare
Organization
Role/Title
Dates of Service
Prior Lake Players Community Theatre
President
2005-present
Stratford Green Homeowner’s Association
Board Member
2009-present
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M.A. Communication Management, University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
B.A. Political Science, Hamline University (St. Paul, MN )
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Communications and Arts
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
4/29/10
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Name
Melissa Cummings
I have a great deal of interest and experience in the Arts community. I was a strong supporter of
the Performing Arts Center, but I don’t feel it is being used to its potential. I would like the
opportunity to be part of the solution in making the PAC a more community-oriented as well as
profitable facility. I believe I can contribute to the Board in a variety of ways through my
volunteer and professional experience, as well as my skills in communications and public
relations.
I have volunteered in the Arts community for many years. I have been involved with Applause
Community Theatre, the Prior Lake Players and the Eden Prairie Players, as well as the
Calhoun-Isles Community Band. I also have a great deal of professional and volunteer
experience in public relations, communications and event planning. My greatest strength is my
dedication to the arts as a community service, along with my organizational and
communications skills.
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MELISSA B. CUMMINGS
956 Stratford Lane West – Burnsville, MN 55337
phone:
– e-mail: mbc1124@gmail.com
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Proposal Manager, UnitedHealth Group – Minnetonka, MN
2009 – present
• Manage entire RFP process from receipt to submission for AmeriChoice’s Medicaid, Medicare,
CHIP and other public sector health care programs.
• Coordinate and review work of proposal writer team and production specialist.
• Work directly with health plan teams, subject matter experts and senior management to ensure the
proposal meets AmeriChoice’s strategic goals.
Senior Proposal Writer, Ceridian Corporation – Bloomington, MN
2008 - 2009
• Wrote and edited RFP responses for Ceridian business, primarily focusing on the LifeWorks
division (EAP, Work-Life, Health Coaching and Productivity Solutions).
• Worked directly with Sales to manage proposal process from RFP receipt to bid submission.
• Participated in Lean process improvement projects for the LifeWorks division.
Manager, Business Proposal Development, UnitedHealth Group – Golden Valley, MN 2007 - 2008
• Supervised team of six Business Development Managers (proposal managers) on the
UnitedHealthcare National Proposal Services (NPS) team.
• Assigned and managed caseload for entire team.
• Worked with senior management and sales team to improve processes for the NPS team.
• Performed HR functions (performance reviews, salary recommendations, etc.) for direct reports.
Senior Proposal Writer, UnitedHealth Group – Golden Valley, MN
2003 - 2007
• Wrote RFP responses for Uniprise, UnitedHealth Group’s large group employer segment.
• Worked directly with Sales to manage proposal process from RFP receipt to submission.
• Managed several content database categories, writing and updating content and working with
subject matter experts.
• Promoted to Senior Proposal Writer/Content Manager in April 2007.
Proposal Writer, IntelliRisk Management Corporation – Minneapolis, MN
2003
• Researched, wrote and edited sales proposals for collection services in various industries
(government, student loan, health care, utilities).
• Created layout and design of proposals using desktop publishing software.
Publicity Manager, dick clark productions – Burbank, CA
1999 - 2001
• Researched, drafted and edited company press releases and quarterly shareholders’ reports.
• Coordinated the production of the annual shareholders’ report.
• Oversaw and updated corporate web site.
• Responded to inquiries from the media and the public.
• Edited “The American Music Awards” program book.
• Created advertisements for placement in trade magazines.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regularly design/create show programs and advertisements for the Prior Lake Players Community
Theatre and the Calhoun-Isles Community Band using desktop publishing software. Also design and
produce the Stratford Green Homeowners’ Association newsletter.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Communication Management, University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Writing, Hamline University
June 3 - 6:45pm
CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Full Name
Cleveland
Last
Kathleen
First
Address
1426 Mc Andrews Rd. E.
Street
City, State/Zip
Phone (H)
E-mail:
Marie
Middle
(B)
(C)
kcleveland@lifetouch.com
EMPLOYER
Name of Employer:
Lifetouch, Inc.
Your Title
Director, Corporate Photographic Education and Development
Address
11000 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN
Phone
E-mail
kcleveland@lifetouch.com
Photography
School age children, babies, families and church groups
Organization
MN Council for Quality
Role/Title
Dates of Service
Board of Evaluators
Dakota County Sherriff’s Mounted Patrol (DCSMP)
Sergeant
2000-2002
2006-2008
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University of Minnesota
BS, Child Psychology
1995
ISO 2000 Certified Internal Auditor
University of St. Thomas
2001
Mini MBA – Quality Management
Business Operations
Arts Community
Finance
Event Planning
Human Resources
Promotions)
Fundraising
Which of the above do you consider your greatest strength? Business Operations & Management & Promotions
Kathy Cleveland
Signature
City of Burnsville
Date Received
5/3/10
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Name Kathy Cleveland
As a long term residence of Burnsville, having grown up here, gone off to college and returned
to Burnsville to raise my family, I have a growing commitment to assure the vitality of this fine
city for my children and hopefully someday grand children. This is an opportunity to represent
the voice of the silent majority that value the high quality of life that is enhanced by the arts and
culture of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.
2. Tell about your experiences and how your greatest strength will contribute to this
Board.
As a Director for the world’s largest photographic company, there are many networking
connections and resources available to me that may benefit the PAC and help grow business.
For example, the team in our Media Creations department did a segment on the BPAC,
including interviews from the well known Mike Max (sports and news, Channel 4) and was
showcased on the Life to the Max series that aired in January.
As a supporter of the PAC I have attended many performances from the Innagural Gala with
Melissa Manchester to Junior Clause and several Chameleon productions as well. Each time I
enter the building I still marvel at the beauty and craftsmanship and find that I am so proud to be
a part of this great town and the legacy that the PAC is carving out in the industry. As an
educator for my company I spend a great deal of time training and opening studios in new
markets across the US. As a result, I am very familiar with reading and understanding market
research and looking at competitive landscaping that may influence the ability to drawn from
many different areas. Finally, it would be an honor and a priviledge to serve the community and
gain knowledge and insight into the world of the arts, that will become a major draw for music,
art and performance lovers all over the twin cities.
Thank you,
Kathy Cleveland
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1426 Mc Andrews Rd. E.
Kathleen M. Cleveland
Objective
To obtain a challenging sales position that will utilize my extensive
Lifetouch experience in photography, quality, and guest service.
Experience
Lifetouch, Inc.
2006 – Present
Director, Corporate Photographic Education and Development
• Provide leadership to the planning, design and implementation of
photographic education that supports the organizations strategic
direction.
• To carry on the vision of WOW photography and to make the pursuit
of WOW self-sustaining.
• Lead the planning and coordination of the annual Master’s Series
working closely with photographic industry experts.
• Lead the planning and excution of all phases of the Chairman’s
award .Sole liaison to the members of the Lifetouch Photographic
Council that will deliver judging and feedback for all Chairman’s
award entries.
• Work with various departments to create, develop, assess and
implement all photographic and sales development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to recognize, reward and reinforce
photographic excellence and exceeding the guest expectations
throughout the company.
• Recruit the industries best photographic talents to teach current and
artistic trends to Lifetouch photographers.
• Manage all relationship with photographic consultants to ensure
communication and focus on division projects as needed.
2004-2006
Senior Photographic Program Manager
• Develop training programs that insure appropriate documentation,
quality concepts and mastery learning concepts.
• Develop SOP’s to insure quality documentation to help insure
consistency of key processes in all Lifetouch studios.
• Develop methods, systems to insure the successful transfer of
training skills.
• Establish and monitor measurement criteria and systems that track
photographic quality progress in all Flash! Studios.
1999 – 2004
Lifetouch Publishing Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
Quality Assurance Manager
• Developed, lead and implemented the process/quality management
initive including process mapping, SOP’s and work instructions for all
production and service processes in two plants. As a result of this
quality program, overall customer satisfaction in the area of product
quality was improved by 8 percentage points.
• Developed and implemented new methods for control of inspection
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and process (SPC) and provided training for all functional areas.
Designed, trained and implemented internal audit process for two
plants.
Defined and implemented standards for the assessment of incoming
raw materials from internal and external suppliers.
Developed and championed the creation of an intranet site
containing all process knowledge documents.
1995 – 1999
Lifetouch Publishing Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
Production Process Engineer - Lifetouch Publishing, Inc.
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Championed and lead continuos improvement teams
Developed and implemented process changes that resulted in a 20%
savings in costs and increased productivity in two plants.
Developed and implemented SPC which resulted in a 35% decrease in
waste.
Trained senior management and plant personal on Malcolm Baldrige
criteria for excellence.
Lead auditor for internal audits of 2 printing facilities and 1 photo/printing
facility.
Implemented training courses on quality for new recruits and
implemented Spanish documentation for select departments thus
increasing employee awareness and well being.
Lifetouch Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
Cost Control Specialist – Lifetouch Corporate Production
 Developed quality measurement for paper waste, labor, and production
tracking for 6 plants.
 Recommended and implemented quality and costs savings change to all
11 plants.
 Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability.
 Trained personal on digital camera and equipment
Scott County
Shakopee, MN
Guardian Ad Litem
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Education
Appointed by the court to act to act on behalf of and in the best interest of
a child in the court system.
Investigate alleged abuse and neglect cases within the country
Submit written report to the judge with recommendation on child’s behalf.
Represent child in juvenile court. Testify as needed.
Consult with Therapists, social workers and court personal.
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN facets
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Bachelor of Science
Dean’s List
Certifications
ISO 9000 – Certified Internal Auditor
ISO 2000 – Certified Internal Auditor
 Mini MBA in Quality Management – University of St. Thomas Graduate
School of Business
Community/State
Re-election committee for Burnsville Mayor - Marketing and
Photography 2008 -2009
DCSMP – Sergeant, Mounted Patrol - 2006-2008
Minnesota Council for Quality – Board of Evaluators 2000-2001 and
2001-2002
Vice Commodore of race – Shorewood Yacht Club 1999
References
Available upon request
Excelsior, MN
4/27/10

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