HC-** Box ***** Phone: 334-***-****

Aguas Buenas, PR 00703 E-mail: abnirs@r.postjobfree.com

Luis Gallardo

Objective To return to my native Puerto Rico where I may continue to apply my

skills and experiences in the fields of management, strategic planning,

and policy implementation. Most importantly, I wish to incorporate

myself into a fast-paced setting where I may exercise my bi-cultural

people skills.

Experience City of Opelika Opelika, AL

2008-Present

Community Development Administrator

Since November 2008 I have managed the Community Development Office

for the City of Opelika, Alabama. Projects and initiatives include CDBG grant

administration, overseeing historic preservation initiatives, organizing public

hearings, meeting with community groups and classrooms, acting as a liaison

between the City and the U.S. Census, and providing staff support for various

Commissions and Boards. Job required the ability to integrate myself into a

new setting, extensive public speaking, and a genuine interest in integrating

myself into a new community. Skills acquired include an ample familiarity

with City Planning, community organizing, and rules of order.

2005-2008 Municipality of Aguas Buenas Aguas Buenas, PR

Director of Federal Affairs, Housing, and Urban Development

For four years I held a cabinet-level position within the City Administration

for the Municipality of Aguas Buenas as Director of an umbrella agency.

Projects and initiatives include extensive grant administration, intense grant

authorship, the execution of localized socio-economic censuses, community

outreach, acting liaison between the City and federal agencies, oversight of

urban revitalization initiatives, and the administration of an annual budget of

$2 million. Job required the ability to effectively manage an office composed

of up to 18 employees as well as administering disciplinary action. Skills

acquired include familiarity with review processes, conflict resolution, and

inter-agency coordination.

2001-2005 Cybernet Cafe, Inc. San Juan, PR

General Manager

For four years I managed a small chain of tourist and business-orientated

communication centers throughout the Metropolitan Area. Responsibilities

included hiring and training employees, supervision, scheduling, opening

and closing, bank transactions, inventory acquisition, and other day-to-day

administrative tasks. Job required the ability to serve a broad clientele, and

willingness to work long hours. Skills acquired include dealing with a multi-

cultural client base, time management, and supervision skills.

Education 2009-Present Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA

Masters in Public Administration in progress

Coursework includes various statistics, quantitative methods, and

policy analysis courses

2002–2008 Inter-American University San Juan, PR

B.A. in Sociology

Graduated with magna cum laude honors

Member of the Advanced Program

Recipient of the AFLAC Scholarship in 2002 and the Inter-American

Presidential Scholarship in 2004 and 2008

Coursework includes various statistics, quantitative, research methods,

report writing, and urban issues courses

Skills and Bilingual in Spanish and English, excellent communication and written

skills, excellent grant and report writing skills, problem solving &

Expertise

troubleshooting, and ample experience with Geographic Information

Systems.

Interests Public and administrative policies, social science, economics, books,

travel, non-fiction writing, and music collection.

Public 2009–Present Development Steering Committee Opelika, AL

Participation Was selected as a member to provide feedback and information from a

community development perspective. The Committee provided feedback, data,

and direction to the City’s Downtown Development Plan.

2008–Present NeighborWorks Opelika, AL

Took part in an organization offered a number of supportive programs and public

services to low-income communities. Projects included down payment assistance

grants, homeownership training, and a community garden.

2007–2008 Regional Eco-Tourism Board Caguas, PR

Acted as the Municipality’s representative in a special board made up of

members of civil society and the public sector. The committee oversaw the

drafting of an action plan for the eco-tourism development of the Island’s

central region, including the undeveloped Caves of Aguas Buenas.

2005–2008 Metropolitan Planning Organization San Juan, PR

Acted as the Municipality’s representative in the regional MPO.

Responsibilities included the authorship, submission, and legislation of

Municipal transportation-related proposals.

2004–2008 Elections Commission Supervisor Aguas Buenas, PR

Acted as a certified official during four electoral events. Tasks included

working 15-hour shifts, overseeing ballot tabulation, supervising a multi-

partisan committee of elections observers, and certifying electoral results.

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