Retired CFO in a regional non-profit and former eight-term Mayor of the City of Easthampton. In-depth knowledge of financial matters and fiscal affairs at all levels of municipal and non-profit operations. Demonstrated proficiency in budgeting, planning, human resources and project development with an emphasis on creative innovation and effective problem-solving in public sector and non-profit environments.Skill Highlights• Administrative oversight• Financial forecasting• Budget development• Community outreach• Fiscal management• Strategic analysis• Policy development• Project administration• Employee relations• Operations management• Staff development• Risk analysis• Expense control• Energy contracting• Innovative problem-solving• Contract negotiations• Municipal procurement• Effective communications• Consensus building• Team building Work Experience Mayor September 1996 to January 2013City of Easthampton, MassachusettsInstituted a city form of governance and established all necessary policies and procedures in a multifaceted and complex government organization. Training SpecialistMay 1991 to July 1996Reynolds and Reynolds, Dayton, OhioSolutions by Computer, Springfield, MassachusettsTeam leader for software installation, conversion and staff training in a fast-paced business environment.Business ManagerNovember 1989 to March 1991Ox-Bow Marina, Northampton, MassachusettsAdministrative operations support, sales & financing oversight, principal training responsibility for family succession plan.Department ManagerApril 1976 to September 1989Burt Tractor, Inc., Easthampton, MassachusettsComplete operational oversight for the service parts operations of a consumer and commercial heavy equipment dealer. Springfield Technical Community College, 1973AS – Business ManagementCommonwealth of Massachusetts, 1998MCPPO - Certified Public Procurement Specialist