Robert Dance
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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Tel: 321-***-**** cell: 321-***-**** Fax: 321-***-****
Florida driver’s license class “e” safe driver.
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SPECIAL SKILLS
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I am fluent in the English and Spanish languages.
Computer Proficiency with all Microsoft, ADP and Reynolds operating systems.
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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Mayor of the Beachwood Community, Pierce County Washington (1996-2000)
Member hospital board/ advisory council of the Madigan Army Medical Center (DOD) at Fort Lewis Washington (1996-2000).
Member U.S. Army FORSCOMM executive planning committee Fort Lewis WA (1996-2000)
Clover Park School District board Lakewood WA, Beachwood Community representative.
Fort Lewis Community planning and restoration council. (1996-2000)
DPWCA utilities board member (1996-2000)
Fort Lewis Federal Credit Union, Beachwood Community representative (1997-2000)
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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7/2003 - Present
City of Cocoa Beach Planning and Zoning Board Cocoa Beach, FL
Chairman-building and budget plans review and examination (part time as needed)
Chairman of the City of Cocoa Beach Planning Zoning board, a committee which reviews applications for building, budget, renovation or zoning issues. Determine compliance with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) regulations of the city.
2/2002 - Present
Patrick Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board Patrick AFB, FL
Board member / community affairs representative (part time quarterly)
Federal government environmental program compliance
United States Air Force provided point of contact for civilian concerns regarding the USAF initiative involving current and future environmental restoration programs for the CCAFS and PAFB installations.
7/1996 - 9/2000
U.S. Department of Defense Fort Lewis, WA
Family Housing Division-program management volunteer
Management of family residential area with 494 single family residences.
FORSCOMM planning department for base operations command
Program analyst volunteer
AUS United States Army internal organization functioning as a quality control auditor for
the various AUS funded programs for base operations such as housing system, DECA
(Commissary operation), personnel (active duty and civilian), Morale Welfare Recreation MWR, DPW, and Healthcare.
7/1996 - 9/2000
Department of Defense Fort Lewis, WA
Department of Public Works Council Authority
DPW utilities board member and community affairs representative
DECA Defense Commissary Agency, quality control
11/1996 - 9/2000
Beachwood Community Pierce County, Beachwood, WA
Mayor/chief executive of a small community in rural Pierce County, Washington.
6/1977 - 6/1996
Bob Dance Inc. Seminole County, Fl
Vice President General Manager
Beginning at entry level advancing to vice president / general manager
of multi franchised automotive sales, service, lease/rental, and fixed operations dealership
group.
Responsibility for all Profit/Loss, Human Resources, Inventory, Marketing, and Facility programs for large retail automotive organization with four locations, nine brands and over 300 employees.
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EDUCATION
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10/2005 Florida Conference of Cities, Miami FL
State of Florida provided seminar on policies to form and operate a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in compliance requirements of the law.
7/1996-7/1998 U.S. DOD policy and procedures AFTB I-III
Certified instructor - U.S. Army Family Team Building, Fort Lewis, WA
Certified instructor for educational programs available to active duty and dependents
on transition into the military way of life. This three level educational process involves
all aspects of direction from civilian to active military status, including coordination from
Unit to command as well as direction with Family Support Groups. (FSGs)
1984 Chrysler Institute, Troy MI
Business Management BBA
Business administration practices. Financial statement, Profit/Loss,
Human Resources, business functions analysis
1981 internship certificate - Chrysler Institute, Troy, MI
Business management in uniformed accounting system.
1980 Diploma - Lake Brantley High School, Altamonte Springs, FL
Applied Mathematics, algebra, science and civic studies.
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ACTIVITIES
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Member, City of Coach Beach Downtown Visionary Committee.
Member, MOAACC (military officers association Cape Canaveral) PAFB.
Member, MOAA (military officers association of America).
Member, American Legion.
Member, Florida Sheriffs Association.
Member, NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) 1996-current.
Member, NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society) 1996-current.
member, Cape Kennedy Corvette Club.
References:
Janice Brady, City of Cocoa Beach developmental services coordinator
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Regina Butler, Base Restoration Project Manager U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing Environmental Services Patrick AFB FL
******.*****.***@*******.**.*** 321-***-****
Teresa Bracher, RAB coordinator U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing Environmental Services
******.*******@*******.**.*** 321-***-****
Lori Parker, U.S. Army Fort Lewis Personnel Services Director
****.******@**.****.*** 253-***-****
James Barfield, President, Luke and Associates Medical Group, Merritt Island Florida
***.********@*********.*** 321-***-****
Elizabeth Donnelly, Office manager, Brevard Health Alliance, Cocoa Florida
*********@*************.*** 321-***-****
Jeff Dance, Senior Operations Manager, Bob Dance Automotive Group, Longwood Florida
*********@***.*** 407-***-****
Additional information provided upon request.
Have A Great Day.