Human Resource Resources

Ted A. Schoonover

E: ***************@*****.*** = M: 712-***-**** = Clive, IA

Professional Summary

Exceptional, results oriented leader who gets results and achieves goals. Leadership experience in both the military and civilian sectors with a successful track record for reducing spending by finding and implementing cost savings, extensive short/long/near term planning and economic development, mitigating risks, exceptional communication and integrity, building relationships with customers and elected/appointed officials, and building teamwork and comradery inside and outside the group. Experience marked by highly successful outputs and steadily increasing leadership accountability across a broad range of disciplines including:

Risk Management Budget and Financial Management

Strategic Planning Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis Project Management & Execution

Training & Development Human resources

Coaching/mentoring Process improvement

Forward Thinker Visionary/Collaberator

Experience

WARREN COUNTY = Indianola, IA = 03/2016 – 10/2017

Budget Coordinator = 2016 – Present

Develop, implement and oversee all budgetary functions within the county

Assist with the Human Resources functions of the county

Review and update county policies and procedures

Oversee and monitor payroll and accounts payable contracts

Fosters a strong working relationship with government agencies

Consults with the Board of Supervisors on government matters and policies

CITY OF CALEDONIA MN = Caledonia, MN = 10/2012 – 10/2015

City Clerk/Administrator = 2012 – 10/2015

Manage 15 employees and oversee human resource functions for 28 city employees

Prepare, submit and implement annual operating budget of 2M and manage enterprise funds of 800K

Manage all city investments totaling over 8 million dollars

Serve as Zoning Administrator, Executive Director of the Caledonia Economic Development Director and as the Cities liaison with internal and external entities

Develop plans to redevelop industry and business in the community

Fosters a strong working relationship with government agencies

Oversee all elections, and prepare and facilitate Council meetings

Ensuring all residents that apply for Utility services have the ability to afford such services, or develop a method or plan so they can afford the services

CITY OF RED OAK, IA = Red Oak, IA = 01/2006 – 01/2012

Mayor = 01/2006 – 01/2012

Directly responsible for the supervision of the Police Chief and 12 Police Officers

Review and assist in the preparation of 8M annual budget

Oversee the operation of water plant and waste water treatment plant to ensure compliance is maintained

Supervised total renovation of 8.2M waste water treatment plant project

Work with City Administrator in Economic Development program, and review and update Master Plan for urban revitalization and renewal of downtown area

Represent city during all negotiations with employees, contractors, bargaining units or other entities, and in all official and unofficial capacities

Voted by residents of Red Oak as the most effective Mayor in history

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, IA = IA = 01/2005 – 10/2012

County Auditor = 01/2011 – 10/2012

Manage 4 employees and oversee human resource functions for 148 county employees

Prepare, submit and implement annual 17M budget, certify all budgets within county and reconcile the county’s finances with the County Treasurer

Prepare and manage payroll and claims;

Process land transfers and enter for taxation; develops tax increment financial districts and agreements as well as enterprise zones for commercial development, and reconcile and record annual tax statements and land valuations

Operates as clerk to Board of Supervisors and fosters working relationships with all county/city boards and commissions

Select and train 45 Precinct Election Officials annually

Deputy County Auditor = 01/2005 – 01/2011

Support human resource functions for 148 county employees

Assist with annual 17M budget, certify all budgets within county and reconciling the county’s finances with the County Treasurer

Process land transfers and enter for taxation; develops tax increment financial districts and agreements as well as enterprise zones for commercial development, and reconcile and record annual tax statements and land valuations

Operates as clerk to Board of Supervisors as needed

Develop and manage Federal, State and Local elections

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD = 08/1985 – 02/2005

Readiness Non-Commissioned Officer = 04/1995 – 02/2005

Supervision of over 200 soldiers; operated and managed three National Guard Armories

Directly responsible for over 200M in equipment

Plan and implement large movements of soldiers and equipment

Planned and executed three overseas deployments

Represent commanding officer in his absence

Develop and implement annual training plan, long/short/near term plan; developed and implemented training plan that was adopted by the State of Iowa for all units

Developed and implemented a battle book for leaders within a military unit for ability to track each and every soldiers training, personal information and combat training/experience

Received two Metorious Medals for Service above and beyond

Awarded six Army Achievement Medals for achievements and leadership and eight Good Conduct Medals

Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Non-Commissioned Officer = 08/1985 – 04/1995

Operated and managed three National Guard Armories

Responsible for training of over 200 soldiers in chemical warfare and defense

Maintained and prepared multi-million dollar Nuclear Biological Chemical equipment

Instrumental in soldier war preparedness and deployment to SW Asia

Developed and implemented a new training program that is now used by entire State of Iowa

Awarded for having the most comprehensive training plans in the state

Education

Masters of Public Administration

Upper Iowa University; Des Moines, IA

Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude)

Upper Iowa University; Des Moines, IA

Major Business Administration

GPA: 3.7

Minors: Public Administration and Emergency Management

GPA: 3.9

Other Accomplishments and Information

Skilled with Microsoft Suites, IBM AS 400, and with National Incident Management System; ICS-100, 200 and 700

Certified in the use of GIS and Pictometery, and to perform audits of election equipment in Iowa and Minnesota

Trained and Certified as an Iowa Election Commissioner and as Head Election Judge in the State of Minnesota

Certified FEMA Hazard Mitigation Official

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