Jeremy Longino
Harrisville,MS
Summary
Seasoned City Council Member with comprehensive knowledge in urban planning, local government policies, and community engagement. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at driving legislative agendas and fostering collaboration among diverse groups. Demonstrated ability to make impactful policy changes that benefit communities. High-level proficiency in public speaking and negotiation along with a solid commitment to public service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
City Council Member
City of Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst, MS
07.2021 - Current
- Attended various city council meetings and provided input on decisions related to the budget, public safety, transportation, and other municipal issues.
- Developed legislation for consideration by the City Council and coordinated its passage through the legislative process.
- Conducted research on relevant topics in order to inform policy decisions.
- Collaborated with other elected officials at all levels of government to promote regional interests.
- Organized town hall meetings to engage citizens in dialogue about current events impacting their community.
- Advised staff members on best practices related to financial management, personnel administration, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Reviewed proposals from developers seeking zoning changes or other approvals from the City Council.
- Represented the municipality at conferences, workshops, and other civic events.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted by city departments in order to identify trends or areas needing improvement.
- Drafted resolutions recognizing individuals or organizations for outstanding service or achievement.
- Evaluated bids submitted by vendors for goods or services needed by the municipality.
- Served as a liaison between constituents and state legislators when advocating for local causes.
- Approved contracts entered into by the city council after conducting due diligence reviews.
- Ensured that all records pertaining to official business were properly maintained according to applicable laws.
- Created initiatives designed to increase efficiency within municipal operations while minimizing costs.
- Planned and managed different community meetings, public forums and outreach events.
- Established clear policies for city and enforced ordinances.
- Responded to constituent concerns and developed and executed plans to address city issues.
- Initiated professional relationships between city, county, state, federal and other municipal government offices by cohesively discussing ways to resolve interjurisdictional issues and regional problems affecting residents.
Truck Driver
Copiah County Road Maintenance Dept
Wesson, MS
02.2019 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Equipment Operator
City of Hazlehurst, Street Department
Hazlehurst, MS
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theology
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
Batesville, MS03-2012
High School Diploma -
Finch Henry Job Corp Center
Batesville, MS05-2011
Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Stakeholder Management
- Collaborative mindset
- Professionalism
Timeline
City Council Member
City of Hazlehurst
07.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Copiah County Road Maintenance Dept
02.2019 - Current
Equipment Operator
City of Hazlehurst, Street Department
10.2012 - 02.2015
Associate of Arts - Theology
Jacksonville Theological Seminary
High School Diploma -
Finch Henry Job Corp Center
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