Management Resume

Desired Industry: Civil Service/Government/Postal	SpiderID: 20118
Desired Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts	Date Posted: 3/18/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO)	Willing to Travel:
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
An executive with extensive experience in communications and public administration. Demonstrated management abilities in public affairs, public relations, public administration, community affairs, congressional affairs, project management, strategic management and consequence management on a regional and national scale. Major strengths include communicating ideas, analyzing and management skills which improve productivity and efficiency. Special expertise in leadership, conceptualization, creating and fostering partnerships and relationships in cross-functional areas. Demonstrated skill at interfacing with all levels of leadership. Technical expertise in IBM PC and compatibles, Windows Vista; XP; NT; 2000; 98; 95; 3.1, Microsoft Office Professional (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher) and SPSS. An enthusiastic and experienced professional proficient at leadership, management and implementing methods to ensure maximum productivity.

Experience:
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Boston, Massachusetts/Washington, D.C. (1994-2004)
Department of Homeland Security

Congressional Liaison Officer/Public Affairs Officer
Served as primary point of contact for Congressional Affairs at Federal Emergency Management Agency at Washington, D.C. headquarters and the field.
• Informed Members of Congress and their constituents of FEMA programs, federal response efforts in The United States and U.S. territories.
• Coordinated the dissemination of public information, congressional, intergovernmental affairs and response and recovery briefings regarding natural disasters and acts of terrorism such as the World Trade Center incident in New York City.
• Responded to information requests from electronic and print media on FEMA and other federal programs.
• Advised the FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer in matters of Congressional Affairs regarding political, legislative, community relations, and intergovernmental affairs relevant to disaster management.
• Monitored daily congressional operations and provided topical reports to Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., and to their district staffs.
• Interacted personally and directly with members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives and The White House.
• Coordinated FEMA’s ongoing crisis management dialogue with Members of Congress, public interest groups, and local government organizations.
• Educated Members of Congress, their staff, and committee staff on FEMA mission and programs that include The National Response Plan.
• Managed Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs matters within the disaster field office by providing situation reports, functional plans, and long range objectives for the operational period. The preceding activities are non-partisan and non-political.
• Established channels of communication across and between various groups which improved overall understanding.

20th Century Fox Television – WFXT Dedham, Massachusetts. (1980-1988)

Producer/Director - Production Technician
• Managed the development and documentation of new public affairs programming.
• Producing.
• Writing and videography of commercially broadcasted productions, and for the supervision of eight engineers/production technicians.

William C. Bryant, Jr., M.P.A. Page 2

Brockton High School - Brockton, Massachusetts (1988-1991)

Substitute High School Teacher
• Instructed freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in various subjects as needed which included the scholarship levels of basic, standard, honors, and advanced placement.

Junior Achievement of Northern New England, Inc., - Boston, Massachusetts (1992-1994)

Executive Advisor/Consultant
• Provided students with intensive career exploration.
• Mentoring students.
• Provided instruction in public relations and in presentation skills.

Comtel Productions, Inc. / Visual Information Systems, - Londonderry, New Hampshire (1991 - 1993)

Senior Producer/Director
• Managed and conceptualized various video projects including script writing.
• Produced and directed public affairs, commercial and educational video presentations which were distributed nationally.
• Created new visual ideas and information where the end user received direct educational benefits and enlightenment. Clients included Digital Equipment Corporation, Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Job Corp., and the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. All video projects that I produced depicted diverse members of society.
ACHIEVEMENTS

• Displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment to public service; being proactive and achievement-oriented; being self-motivated; pursuing self-development; seeking feedback from others and opportunities to master and acquire new knowledge.
• Fostering commitment, team spirit, pride, trust, reliability and group identity; taking steps to prevent situations that could potentially result in unpleasant confrontations.
• Stressing results by formulating strategic program plans that assess policy/program feasibility and include realistic short and long term goals and objectives.
• Managing the budgetary process, including preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational and Congressional procedures; understanding the marketing expertise necessary to ensure appropriate funding levels.
• Working in groups and teams; conducting briefings and other meetings; gaining cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; facilitating 'win-win' situations.

Education:
MPA, (Master of Public Administration Frank Sawyer School of Management) Suffolk University, Boston, MA

Comparative Analysis of Public Administration/Public Policy Charles University-Prague, Czech Republic.

BLS, (English and American Literature) Boston University, Boston, MA

Emergency Management Institute (Emergency Information and Public Affairs Policies and Procedures) -
National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD

Other – Many professional seminars in community relations, public affairs, congressional affairs, ethics, equal rights and computing.

Affiliations:
Awards, Training, Qualifications
President's Award for job excellence-1983 WFXT FOX Television Boston
Telly Award- 1992 Comtel Productions, Inc./ Visual Information Systems
Federal Communication Commission License
Member- National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Life Member- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Notary Public- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Driver’s License – Automobile/Motorcycle – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certified Scuba Diver- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Member- American Automobile Association
Member- BMW Car Club of America, Inc.
Member- Boston University General Alumni Association
Member - Suffolk University General Alumni Association
Member - Suffolk University Frank Sawyer School of Management Alumni Association
Member - Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Member – Brockton Public Library
Member – Boston Public Library
1994 Congressional and External Affairs Training – FEMA Headquarters – Washington, DC.
1994 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency- Georgia, Texas
1995 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency-Response 95, California, Illinois, Ohio, and United States Virgin Islands.
1996 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency-Michigan,Wisconsin, Virginia.
1996 Emergency Information and Public Affairs Training – Emergency Management Institute - Maryland
1996 Cultural Diversity Training - Federal Emergency Management Agency
1996 Kaset International Customer Relations/Service Training - FEMA.
1996 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.
1997 Congressional and External Affairs Training - Emergency Management Institute - Maryland
1997 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency - California, Tennessee.
1998 Certificates of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency - Maine, Georgia, Response 98, Massachusetts, Alabama.
1999 Certificate of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency - New Jersey.
2000 Special Congressional Recognition – Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., 8th District, New Jersey.
2001 Certificate of Appreciation - Federal Emergency Management Agency - New York City World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks.
2002 FEMA's Reward and Recognition System recipient - "To appropriately recognize those individuals who contribute to the achievement of FEMA's Strategic Plan and exemplify the Agency's values by demonstrating quality work and exceeding job expectations".
2003 Certificate of Completion – IT Security Awareness - FEMA - through Gov Online Learning Center.
2003 Certificate of Completion – Sexual Harassment: What Employees Should Know – FEMA – through Gov Online Learning Center.
2003 Certificate of Appreciation – Federal Emergency Management Agency – New Hampshire, California.
I am skilled in all aspects of television production:
producing/directing, script writing, studio/field television cameras, aerial videography, set design/construction, set lighting/location lighting, audio engineering
I possess extensive writing skills germane to weekly generation of press releases and program content and development.
As Lead Field Public Affairs Officer and Lead Congressional Liaison Officer, I have managed, supervised, prepared, mentored and developed trainees as well as seasoned members of the aforementioned cadres. I am proficient in the following PC computer applications:
SPSS, MS-DOS 6.22, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office Professional, MS Office XP, MS Office 2003, Microsoft Works, Lotus 123/Lotus Organizer, Lotus ccMail, WordPerfect 5.1/6.0, World Wide Web Internet Browsers, Netscape, Internet Explorer, CompuServe, America On Line, PDA's, Microsoft Office Professional including: Access, Binder, Excel, Outlook, Photo Editor, PowerPoint, Word. I am knowledgeable in the operation of most fax machines, printers and digital cameras.
William C. Bryant, Jr.

Skills:
BUSINESS ACUMEN. My experience includes: I possess the ability to acquire and administer human, financial, material and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and reliability, and accomplishes an organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making by:

Assessing current and future staffing needs based on organizational goals, accomplishments and budget realities. Applying merit principles to develop, select and manage a diverse workforce.

Overseeing the allocation of financial resources; identifying cost-effective approaches; establishing and assuring the use of internal controls for financial systems.

Managing the budgetary process, including preparing and justifying a budget and operating the budget under organizational and Congressional procedures; understanding the marketing expertise necessary to ensure appropriate funding levels.

Overseeing procurement and contracting procedures and processes.

Integrating and coordinating logistical operations.

Ensuring the efficient and cost-effective development and utilization of management information systems and other technological resources that meet the organization's needs; understanding the impact of technological changes on the organization.

INNOVATION/LEADING CHANGE. My experience includes: I possess the ability to balance change and continuity; to continually strive to improve customer service and program performance within basic Government framework, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking, and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity by:

Exercising leadership and motivating managers and others to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of FEMA/STATE activities; encouraging creative thinking, forward thinking and innovation; influencing others toward a spirit of service (esprit de corps); designing and implementing new or cutting edge programs/processes.

Identifying and integrating key issues affecting FEMA, including political, economic, social, technological and administrative factors.

Understanding the roles and relationships of the components of the national policy making and implementation process, including the President, Vice President, political appointees, Congress, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups; and formulating effective strategies to balance those interests consistent with the business of FEMA.

Being open and adaptable to change and new information; tolerating ambiguity; adapting behavior and work methods in response to new information and changing conditions or circumstances, or unexpected obstacles; adjusting rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.

Displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment to public service; being proactive and achievement-oriented; being self-motivated; pursuing self-development; seeking feedback from others and opportunities to master and acquire new knowledge.

Dealing effectively with pressure; maintaining focus and intensity and remaining persistent, even under adversity; recovering quickly from setbacks.

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY. My experience includes: My knowledge and proficiency of the aforementioned KSAs and description of duties for this position is supported through the fact that I have examined and practiced the structure, functions and processes of government and private sector organizations at various levels which include federal, state, regional and local. I have also explored the historical trends and political rationale for the present operations of the public sector. I have reviewed these areas through research methods, tools and techniques. I have also identified information sources and communication formats. I understand the process of policy formation and the techniques of policy analysis in order to conduct policy analysis and work in policy analysis. I understand economics and its interrelationship within the family of governments through political economy concepts and impacts; taxation-theory and reality; and cost/benefit analysis. I have a foundation of the basic precepts of fiscal management of government and not-for-profit organizations. In terms of the legal basis of public management, I understand the legal interpretation of statutes, regulations and proposed legislation which impact public administration and public policy. In terms of using quantitative methods, I know how to evaluate and use policy analysis methods used in public management which includes evaluation and survey design, statistics, resource optimization techniques, utilization and outcome measurements. I am highly proficient in using both desktop and laptop computers and also in the use of Microsoft Office Professional which includes Excel. I also know the statistical program for social science software SPSS. Through analysis, I understand such emerging policy areas as equal employment opportunity, workforce planning, diversity and flextime as well as the traditional functions of recruitment, selection, appraisal, classification, compensation and retention. In terms of organizational effectiveness, I understand what techniques are necessary for maximizing efficiency and/or effectiveness, evaluation analysis, organizational development and management by objectives; as well as elements of reorganization, innovation and change methodologies. In terms of grant management, I possess the understanding and skills needed in locating a grant fund, grant preparation, grant programming and grant management. In terms of administrative strategies of local government, I fully understand the variations of administrative practice in local government through the impact on population growth, shifts on service delivery and the introduction of new demands and technologies on local management structures. This understanding includes but is not limited to one or more of the major areas of local government policy making and service delivery such as public safety, public education, land use or property tax administration. I also possess the decision-making understanding of public management information systems (PMIS). This ability focuses on applying high speed information systems to support administrative and managerial functions. PMIS incorporates organizational assessments leading to purchasing computer hardware and software, office automation, and diverse communications including electronic mail, Internet, telecommunications, networking or other technologies.

Additional Information:
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Skills:
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Working in groups and dealing with group conflict
• Managing interdependent analytic projects
• Compiling data
• Developing memo and report writing skills
• Creating and conducting formal oral briefings
• Operating under tight deadlines
• Accepting criticism
• Dealing with clients and bureaucratic clearances
• Understanding and conducting analysis within the constraints of the political environment
• Reading legislation, writing budgets, and writing position descriptions concepts
• Connections between policy intent, program design, organizational capacity, and political feasibility
• The relationship of program to organization and organization to budget
• Methodologically rigorous, defensible studies within the constraints of available resources
• Fundamentals of measurement and social science research methodologies
• Administrative discretion
• Program and organizational design
• Financial controls and performance management
• Management innovation and change
• Options analysis
• Development and application of criteria
• Program cost-benefit analysis
• Ethical management and leadership
• Quantitative Analysis

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