Bruce Irwin Email & Phone Number

Madras, Oregon

Under contract to perform grant proposal preparation work under private business that primarily secures contract work with government agencies. Primarily provide consulting and funding proposal writing for public works, recreation areas and facilities and other resource projects that provide for the needs and benefits of cities, counties, special districts, and Native American Indian tribes. Prepare all project construction budgets, financial reports, statistical information, and creative costs-to-benefits ratio analysis, and narratives for justification of grant awards. Present oral and written reports. Provide presentations to elected officials in public meetings to gather input and render decisions on capital improvement projects to be funded by grants. Gifted at conceptualizing all the component items that should be incorporated into any size parks project to be as winner for the using public. Working with private corporation (Mt. Hood Skibowl) on securing grant funds from USDA Community Connect program to plan and install broadband fiber optics cable to provide internet and telephone services and benefits to Government Camp rural community. Also, desire to assist Jefferson County, OR agencies with preparing and submitting competiotive grant applications to win and secure substantial funding for variety of planning, community developmentand infrastructure opportunities.

Madras, Oregon Area

Development Director is to research a variety of grant funding programs and areas of interests when evaluating numerous Federal, State, Private Donors and Charitable Trusts and Foundations to determine eligibility and funding support for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Position works for the Tribal Administrative and Operations management staff in identifying and preparing grant funding proposals per the updated Tribes Strategic Plan. Position shall endeavor to seek Tribal input to update "The Peoples Plan" and CEDS Plan which shall assist Tribal leadership to determine future priority projects and programs to be implemented that shall provide for the needs, benefits and capital improvements of Oregon States largest Indian nation. Primary projects involve water, wastewater and landfill infrastructure needs with aging systems that need attention and replacement. Also, the Tribes are interested in upgrading the infrastructure within the Downtown campus for economic development for tourism and businesses to be constructed in providing employment opportunities for Tribal members. Also, pursuing BIA Mining grant funds to establish mining operations to meet the demand for needed construction aggregates to new customers like Central Oregon governments (ODOT) and regional contractors. Awarded LWCF grant for $1 million to rehabilitate and construct recreation areas and facilities to replace 50 year old ballfields.

Under general direction of elected Board of Directors, I performed typical administrative functions, duties and responsibilities such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, budgeting, purchasing, and grant proposal writing for the four divisions of the department; administration, parks, recreation and childcare. Supervised staff of 5 permanent staff and more than 15 part-time employees in medium sized District of 40,000 pop. with budget of $1.2 million. Straitened out 5 previously mismanaged funded projects under three funding programs and completed all projects to be in compliance with program guidelines of State Parks and Recreation Grants Office (OGALS) to keep officials satisfied. Earned $40,000 from San Bernardino County Supervisors office with creative request for funds to purchase grounds maintenance equipment. Prepared ballot measure with committee of 50 persons to increase parcel tax to provide future funding support for District. Major wildfires hit mountain communities in October and November of 2007 during election and tax measure came up short with 58% of needed two-thirds majority vote (66%). Completed Twin Peaks park development project totaling $350,000 in 2008. Presented 30 creative ideas for revenue generation to help District meet increased expenses. Trained new parks maintenance staff on ball field’s maintenance and how to organize and document each week as to what was maintained and accomplished

Under general direction of the City Administrator, I performed typical administrative functions, duties and responsibilities such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, budgeting, purchasing, and grant proposal writing for the three divisions of the department; parks, recreation and cemetery. Supervised staff of 25 permanent staff and more than 100 seasonal employees that maintained, operated and managed more than 300 acres extensive softball complex with eight fields, 17 parks, two lakes, cross city trail system, Civic Auditorium and seasonal recreation programs. Set up fee schedule for new aquatics facilities.

Description of Duties/ responsibilities: Under direction of the County administrator's office, I cooperated with other county employees and citizens to facilitate the County’s long-term recovery, redevelopment and hazard mitigation plan. Assigned 4 mitigation projects out of 20 projects. Primary responsibility was the creation and implementation of the “defensible space program” ($17 million) to provide grant funds to property owners to mitigate their homes against future wildfires. Prepared reports, grant applications, and held public input meetings to obtain and provide program information. I learned in 2015 that my original 65 page Defensible Space Mitigation document that I prepared was reviewed by National experts on wildfire mitigation measures for prevention of future wildfires. The Federal government began an annual grant program for $91 million named "Pre-Disaster Mitigation". Indian Tribes have been allocated 10% of these pre-disaster funds for their reservation needs. As Parks Manager; Performed typical recreation administrative work to include planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, reporting, and evaluating. Took control over previously mis-managed recreation areas and facilities, whereby staff attitude in maintaining parks needed an adjustment. Provided strategic visioning for future park planning and development, particularly the 26 play lots that needed replacement or renovation for public safety purposes. Exercised leadership style and caring attitude whereby subordinate employees responded by being more effective and productive in their job performance. Prepared two grants proposals to State YCC Programs, awarded $251,000. Implemented capital improvement projects for 20 park sites

Bachelor Of Arts; B.A. Degree, Recreation Administration/ Parks Management

Associate In Arts; A.A. Degree, General Education, Leisure Studies/ Recreation

High School Diploma, General Education/Graphic Arts, 9-12Th Grades

Activities and Societies: Sports; basketball teams, track teamsEarned Eagle Scout award of BSA