Manager Vice President

Kenneth J. Gardner, Jr.

*** ******* ****** ? Woodbridge, NJ 07095

732-***-**** (h) ? ************@*******.*** ? 732-***-**** (c)

Accomplished Public Finance Analyst having exceeded revenue goal by

partnering across product & division lines. Success in both a banking &

capital markets environment. I seek to use my Analytical & Public Finance

skills to increase market share through credit, debt, cash flow & financial

statement analysis and to enhance branding. Solid background in analyzing,

developing, structuring, and closing public sector deals.

SUPPORTING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Government Affairs, Policy, Politics

. Outstanding relationships with the Christie Administration and top NJ and

Tri-State Authorities.

. Candidate for Congress in a nationally targeted District. Spoke on

Capitol Hill.

. Honorary delegate to National Conventions.

. Advisor to several Governor, Legislative, County & local campaigns.

. Youngest Council President in the history of Woodbridge Township (pop.

100,000).

Arbitrage Compliance Specialist, Centennial, CO 2009-Present

GOVERNMENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Identifying State & Local government opportunities

. Gained access & advised Gov arbitrage specialists with business

development.

. Developed Strategic Plan to identify State & Local challenges &

opportunities.

. Strategic management advice on political environment & constituencies.

Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, Edison, NJ 2006-2008

VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC FINANCE

Locate, develop and coordinate the underwriting of bonds to finance public

sector projects, including government buildings, roads, bridges, schools,

hospitals & non-profits.

. Delivered first time clients. Developed plan to deliver $2+ million in

revenue for 2009. Debt, cash flow & financial statement analysis;

structuring; OS prep and desk & syndicate coordination; bond proceeds

reinvestment.

. Successful due diligence & credit analysis to gain & close contracts

across State.

. Received approval for bond ratings and NJ Local Finance Board.

PNC Capital Markets, East Brunswick, NJ 2003-2006

VICE PRESIDENT GOVERNMENT BANKING / PUBLIC FINANCE

Coordinate Government Banking & Bond Underwriting

. Exceeded revenue goals. Appointed Senior Manager by CRDA. Merged with

$291 million bond issue. Senior Managed five other NJ issues. Prepared

financial statements, credit analysis, due diligence, structuring,

maturity schedules, and the official statement.

. Co-Senior for three deals from State agencies and Co-managed an

additional twelve.

. Increased sales and branding by working across product & division lines

with the Corzine Administration and top NJ and Bi-State Authorities.

NJ Department of Education, Trenton, NJ 2000-2002

MANAGER, SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCE

Development of debt service allocations, facilities need assessment and

budgeting. Reviewed applications for lease purchase agreements and

qualified bonds.

. Successfully brought 77 school districts into compliance with State

Financing Act.

. Cut red tape reviewing facilities management plans, educational

specifications and schematics.

. Established policy for the initial review under A new Act. Agency

liaison.

NJ Commerce & Economic Growth Commission, Trenton, NJ 1996-2000

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Liaison to Treasury, Tri-State Economic Development Authorities &

Transportation Authorities.

Achieved 100% financial report compliance for the first time in state

history.

Collaborated with businesses regarding financing, development, regulations

and procedures. Reviewed business plans and loan applications for

compliance.

Reorganization - establishing new contracts. Reviewed all operational and

employees.

Ryan, Beck & Company, West Orange, NJ 1993-1995

VICE PRESIDENT PUBLIC FINANCE

Similar to Janney Montgomery Scott & PNC Above

Bankers Trust Company, New York, NY 1998-1992

ASSIST. PLAN MANAGER

Extensive contact with Treasury and senior management of several Fortune

500 companies.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

ELECTED FIRE COMMISSIONER - Woodbridge, NJ 2008-Present

State-Wide Victory - Reduced overtime. Executive management of 28 career

and 47 volunteers.

Won verdict representing self in Superior Court election challenge.

Updated all policies as Compliance Committee Chairman.

Preparation and Review of $7.6 million Budget, monthly bills and bond

issues.

Woodbridge Volunteer Fire Company, Woodbridge, NJ 1989-Present

CHIEF 1997 (1 year term max.)

Commanded a four-day, life-threatening incident. 1,200 emergency service

workers, Extensive media coverage. The Governor & numerous agencies were on

scene.

Chaired a State parade/picnic/convention. Implemented a Township wide

drill.

Township of Woodbridge, NJ 1992-1995

COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Developed legislative policy in cooperation with the council members &

administration.

Presided over the nine-member township legislative body. Budget $67 Mill.

Pop 100,000.

Saved $1 million a year in the insurance fund through analysis of programs.

Provided leadership and built coalitions for two Special Improvement

Districts.

EDUCATION

. Series 7 & 63

. Seton Hall University, BS in Business Administration/Economics

. Rutgers University, Certificate in Government

. National Certified Public Managers Program, Supervisory Management

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