Chester "Chet" Strzelczyk Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Homer Township, IL

As Chairman, I serve as the executive head of the Homer Township Democratic Organization and the Democratic Party in Homer Township (Will County, Illinois) and facilitate meetings of the Township Central Committee and Township Executive Committee and collectively appoint all standing committees, along with recommending qualified Democrats as Precinct.

Evaluate homeowner’s needs regarding basement waterproofing, structural, and window requirements according tomunicipal building codes. Diagnose and recommend solutions to prevent reoccurring water issues. Recommend updates toexisting windows, plumbing, and finishing products.Accomplishments: Certified Foundation Consultant through Perma-Seal and Basement.

Summit, IL

• In this leadership role, I ensured the operational efficiency of the Village by planning, directing, and overseeing Village operations on a daily basis, including union and non-union employees within Police, Fire.
• Promoted effective community relations in response to requests/concerns of citizens.
• Initiated savings of more than 33%, or more than $1 M, through implementation of health insurance plan changes within first 2 years.
• Secured more than $2M in grants for infrastructure improvements as CDBG Director.
• Initiated annual savings through enhanced VOIP phone services and T1 lines.
• Represented Village Board in collective bargaining matters, including negotiating agreements that aligned significant savings through concessions and changes in policy.

• As Store Director, I managed the daily operations for new retail concept for Sears Holdings Corporation. I also provided customer–centric solutions by consistently keeping the customer (retail services/end customer) at.
• Managed inventory control processes and procedures to ensure 99.9% accuracy.
• Continually identified improvement and innovation opportunities applying a data-driven, test, and learn approach.

• As an executive, I led and oversaw the operations of 3 divisions, including personnel in inside sales, customer service, warehousing, delivery, installation, service, and collections for a $50M privately held company.
• Reduced delivery operational expenses 15% by implementing process improvements and shared services.
• Established a recycling program generating an annual savings of more than $30K.
• Implemented changes throughout appliance and service operations utilizing Six Sigma practices to improve the order process while combining all financial, operational, inventory, and vehicle notification, establishing.
• Developed a training program for all delivery and installation personnel.
• Created performance measurement structure for operations segments.

• In this elected position, I helped ensure the growth, safety, and health of the community by assisting the 911 and Community Development committees. I also assisted in negotiating the union contract for the Fire.
• Served as Chairman of the Finance committee and Fire committee.

• As Director, I was responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations, including supervising 14 local drivers and support personnel. I forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company.
• Initiated new expansion of warehousing product for clients.
• Increased delivery volume 150% in 2001 with addition of Krause’s and Sears Homelife furniture.