Director of Special Projects Resume
Drew Sterling
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94 533
(325) 512-1234
Goal
Professional business consumers seeking a challenging management position with excellent leadership skills, communication and organization to optimize the effectiveness of people and projects.
Executive Profile
Completed background includes leadership roles in high profile and complex operations of city government, supplemented by successful entrepreneurial start-up, growth and development of a string of major newspapers.
Business sense and the importance of achieving results. A dynamic and motivating communicator is equally effective in interacting with the general public, business community, elected officials, service personnel and staff.
Strong personal integrity to deal fairly and honorable and honest in all situations. A producer who has a simple approach to the management practice. Active participant in the efforts of the Board and committees.
Work Experience
CITY ‘CHICAGO – The Police Department, Chicago, Illinois
1998 – 2003
Director of Special Projects
Received a plaque from the city of Chicago, in recognition of outstanding service contributions in all areas (2002)
• Acted as key liaison to help build and strengthen partnerships between the office and district commanders, community representatives and elected officials.
• increased participation in organized programs such as the mayor of the district, which includes the city’s community police strategy.
• Development of a coherent, cooperative relations within the Community by launching various programs, such as a safe haven for neighborhood Block Watch groups and to accept – Street.
• Represented the Department of community meetings, through the mayor’s Speakers Bureau and other forums to publicize the programs and resources available in the city.
• City services evaluated in seven police districts to identify neighborhood problems and service requests processed through interministerial management to prevent and reduce crime.
• identifying, reporting, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of city services to the community to ensure the timely requests, with particular attention to service presented on the basis of problem-solving activities as part of the city’s community police strategy.
• Conducted in blitz the city with service programs and special activities, such as’ Operation Clean-Up Initiative and Distressed Neighbourhoods.
• Developed and implemented team member “wolf packs” to help managers in the police districts with a focus on their strategic business plan (POS).
• Created and maintained database for Community Strategy and the program policy.
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
1997 – 1998
Special Projects Coordinator
• reviewing and improving the delivery of city services, the department has eleven west side of town.
• Introduced in the programs of the district, the city and raise awareness of these services through literature and public speaking.
• promote ongoing communication between the municipality and community representatives.
• Participation in the implementation of the new city a communication system “3-1-1.”
City of Chicago, 143rd WARD
1983 – 1997
Councilman Secretary
Recruited for the position involved in the function of public relations and as a voice for the community.
• to support the business and civic communities to build, promote and plan for future growth and expansion.
• Planning and implementation of community development programs, which was well received by the public.
• Maintain a positive relationship between elected officials and the community.
DAILY MAIL NEWSPAPER
1978 – 1985
Publisher and editor
Created and implemented since its inception one of the major newspapers in the state. Operating under the supervision of the entire company, including management, marketing and newspaper production. Planned, coordinated and scheduled for printing and distribution. Developed and display ads and classifieds. Training sessions to educate and motivate employees.
Education
Illinois University
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management Minor: Accounting
Professional activities
CHICAGO ACCESS TV (CATV). The Board of Directors since 1999
Committee Member, Public Relations, since 1998
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Public Accountancy Board of Review since 1997
Omega Epsilon Phi Fraternity (University of Illinois). As founder and president, created the second largest organization on campus at that time
Industry Awards
Awarded membership in the distinguished “Who’s Who” business registry