Gerard Burnash
Flint
Summary
Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving with a long history of creating, assisting, and/or facilitating many successful events in Downtown Flint.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Complete Services of Eastern Michigan
06.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Troubleshot and solved issues on site in real time.
Executive Director
Flint Downtown Development Authority
Flint
12.2010 - 04.2021
- Secured over $1,000,000 in grant funding to support key organizational initiatives.
- Successfully created and managed events, including the Hispanic Festival at the Farmer's Market, Chili Cookoff, Fire & Ice Festival, Downtown Festival of Sound (Riverbank Park Concert).
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, community leaders, restaurant owners and managers, and public safety officials.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Managed downtown parking, trash collection, snow removal, landscaping and event planning.
- Coordinated Annual Volunteer Cleanup Days, Organized volunteer flower planting.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Outreach Coordinator
Flint River Corridor Alliance/AmeriCorps - UMFLINT
Flint
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization’s presence in the community.
- Created Arches on Parade fundraiser and Downtown Urban Garden initiative.
- Created and Coordinated the Boats, Bikes, & Bricks Triathlon in Downtown Flint.
- Organized Flint River Trail Cleanup.
- Wrote Michigan DNR Trust Fund grant for the City of Flint.
- Worked on Alternate Spring Break and PARKing Day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Michigan
Flint, MIAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Customer relations
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Construction/Demolition experience
Boards And Certifications
- Uptown Development
- Michigan Downtowns Association
- Y.M.C.A. of Greater Flint
- Atwood Stadium Authority
- El Ballet Folklorico Estudientil
- U.S. Army Cannon Crew member
- Bobcat Specialist
Timeline
Owner
Complete Services of Eastern Michigan
06.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Flint Downtown Development Authority
12.2010 - 04.2021
Outreach Coordinator
Flint River Corridor Alliance/AmeriCorps - UMFLINT
09.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Michigan
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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