Project Management

Dale W. Poston

Maintaining Iron-Clad Ethics

PROFESSIONAL

Master rapport builder, able to gain trust and lead by example

A seasoned, assiduous and creative leader recognized for consistent success in developing strategies and approaches to boost organizational efficiencies and effectiveness, lower costs, and meet or exceed stakeholder requirements to world-class levels. A big-picture thinker and long-range planner with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently while meeting tight deadlines and project requirements. Demonstrated success in streamlining existing operations and envisioning new concepts and future trends.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS MATRIX | VALUE OFFERED

Core Competencies / Strengths at a Glance:

STRATEGIC PLANNING OPERATIONS POLICY DEVELOPMENT BUDGETING & FINANCIALS

STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT RISK ANALYSIS CRISIS MANAGEMENT COST REDUCTION

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CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE | DRIVING FORCES

ADMINISTRATOR | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS 2012 - Present

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS Portage, IN

Purpose and Scope: Duties include project management, facility management, and personnel management. In charge of 150 employees.

Organizational Impact | Contributions:

Analyze budgets, follow timelines, and direct program development.

Monitor reports on safety performance, monitor employees, investigate incidents, and identify hazards.

COUNCIL MEMBER 2011 - Present

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE Cedar Lake, IN

Purpose and Scope: Elected to office to play a leading role in managing the fiscal health of multiple town departments, oversee and evaluate the performance of police, fire, and public works organizations, and to facilitate future town growth and development.

Organizational Impact | Contributions:

Spearhead the development of policies, direction, and standards for all public safety operations. Work in concert with department heads and other decision makers to allocate fiscal and material resources, analyze short- and long-term growth and operational plans while maximizing current services rendered.

Serve on the Board of Trustees making sound fiscal budget decisions for all town departments. Maintain compliance and transparency with town charter and ensure effective communication to constituents and other relevant parties.

Utilize in-depth law enforcement experience to effectively manage emergency planning operations.

Other duties include board membership and active participation on the Cedar Lake Historical Society, Council Affairs, Ecosystem Restoration, and for the infrastructure expansion project.

BOARD MEMBER | PRESIDENT 2008 - 2010

HANOVER COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Cedar Lake, IN

Purpose and Scope: Served on a 5-member Board of Trustees performing financial and budgeting planning and execution to maintain a high level of educational excellence for ~2500 students and ~400 employees. Managed staff meetings, collaborated with educator and administrators in identifying areas for improvement, and monitored the daily operations for all school departments.

Dale W. Poston

Organizational Impact | Contributions:

Successfully delivered a $3.5M building project. Monitored costs, maintained construction schedule, and approved change orders as required.

Gained buy-in and assisted in scaling back annual budget coupled with waste reduction and improved operational efficiencies resulting in “doing more with less.”

SUPERVISOR / COORDINATOR 1995 - Present

ST. JOHN POLICE DEPARTMENT St. John, IN

Purpose and Scope: Provide effective and motivational leadership managing law enforcement functions to serve the public to consistently superior levels. Collaborate with senior department personnel to improve operational efficiencies, resolve issues, and maintain high level of competencies for all employees.

Organizational Impact | Contributions:

Counsel, mentor, and supervise patrol officers and other department personnel in administrative and field situations to increase professional competencies and meet ongoing requirements.

Milestones include developing and managing an in-house training program that optimizes organizational control over training curriculum and results and achieves significant cost savings.

PATROL OFFICER 1990 - 1995

TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE Cedar Lake, IN

Purpose and Scope: Maintained the wellbeing of the community through effective operations. Investigated accidents, performed traffic stops, and performed self-generated investigations that resulted in greater public safety.

Organizational Impact | Contributions:

Supported and took part in community-based awareness activities that boosted public perception and approval of the department and increased public awareness.

Authored and filed reports, maintaining full departmental compliance with local and state guidelines, and prepared and presented in courts of law.

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LEARNING CREDENTIALS

Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN

MASTERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, 2011 3.72 GPA

BACHELORS IN PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT, 2009 3.96 GPA

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, 1990 | Certified Law Enforcement Officer

Northwestern University – School of Public Safety | Staff and Command

OSHA, Conducted CARVER Risk Assessment studies for Chicago Art Institute

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CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Police Staff & Command Certificate Certified D.A.R.E. Officer

Indiana Department of Insurance – Independent Life Insurance Producer

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ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

Indiana Association of Cities & Towns ASIS International

Indiana School Board Associations Delegate Cedar Lake Lions Club

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