John Podesta
Randolph,New Jersey
Summary
Ambitious, reliable, and perseverant professional with experience in New Jersey municipal administration, management, bids, purchasing, invoicing, and sales. This is complemented by education in New Jersey municipal government departmental and capital budgeting, procurement, administration, and contracts, together with dual Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of Rhode Island in Economics and Political Science.
I am seeking to find the long term career move into New Jersey municipal finance/administration to complement my professional experiences, my continuing education at Rutgers University, Center for Government Services, and undergraduate education at the University of Rhode Island.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Executive
Dave Heiner Associates, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Full Cycle Sales Management; including pricing, budget assistance, generating quotes, processing and issuing purchase orders, tracking, invoicing, meeting with customers, and recommending products.
- Assistance with municipal financial operation for end users (department heads, etc.)
- Review of bid documents/drawings, generating submittals, and providing product technical support
- Recommended instrumentation by elaborating functions & materials, lower costs, and improved performance
- Proven success in public sector business development for five manufacturers in the New York City multi-state, metropolitan area
- Assisted in presentations to various and diverse audiences.
- Attended and organized various shows and conferences
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
Borough Administrator
Borough of Helmetta
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations of Borough functions, as well as reporting directly to Mayor & Council
- Assisted and connected with CFO, Deputy CFO, and Auditor regarding Borough budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities
- Performed purchasing, prepared monthly bill lists, maintenance of current, capital, utility, trust, and escrow fund line items, budget preparation, and temporary emergency appropriations through Edmunds GovTech
- Performed bi-weekly payroll via ADS Payroll for 15+ employees
- Primary contact for pensions & benefits for Borough, as well as Liaison for all personnel needs.
- Served as Commissioner for Borough for Mid Jersey Joint Insurance Fund
- Collaborating with department heads to implement policies that promote efficiency and accountability in municipal operations
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Addressed resident concerns on daily basis, assisting residents to find the correct Borough and/or non-Borough person(s) and/or groups to resolve issue
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
Distribution Operations (Contracted, Temporary)
Tiffany & Co.
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or supplier shortages.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving supply chain efficiency and reducing overall lead times.
- Optimized space utilization within the distribution center using strategic layout design principles, thereby maximizing storage capacity without compromising accessibility or workflow efficiency.
- Controlled inventory transactions to reconcile ordering processes with demand forecasts.
Education
Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) -
Rutgers University, Center For Government Services
New Brunswick12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Rhode Island
Kingston12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island, RI12.2021
Skills
- Edmunds GovTech
- ADS Payroll
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, etc)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Cit-E-Net
- IBM SPSS
- EViews 10
Professional References
Ralph Carchia, W2, C3
Relationship: Professional Peer
Current Position: Outside Sales, Dave Heiner Associates (2021 – Present)
Notables: Previous Engineering, Water & Sewer Administrator, Randolph Township. Can vouch for my professional skills, technical skills, learning ability, character, and leadership.
Address: 3799 US 46 East, Suite 102, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 294-1450
Email: N/A
Glenn Dlugouz
Relationship: Former Direct Supervisor, Side Work
Current Position: Manager, Newrent, Inc. (2002-Present)
Notables: Known me since birth, Can vouch for my character and lifetime development.
Address: 3 Camp Hope Lane, Blairstown, NJ 07825
Phone: (201) 400-2990
Email: glenn@newrent.com
Joseph Monzo, CMFO, etc.
Relationship: Instructor (Municipal Budget Process)
Current Positions: Public Sector Finance Consultant, JPMonzo Municipal Business Consulting, LLC. (2015-Present).
Instructor, Rutgers, Center for Government Services
Notables: CFO/Deputy Manager, Township of South Brunswick (2004-2019), Acting Director, DLGS (2003-2004). Can vouch for academic performance.
Address: N/A
Phone: N/A
Email: jmonzo57@gmail.com
1LT Daniel Baglini
Relationship: Former Academic Peer, Close Friend
Current Position: First Lieutenant, Intelligence (35A), United States Army (2021-Present)
Notables: Peer at University of Rhode Island, Can vouch for technical skills, working in a group, and character (loyalty, commitment to public service, etc.)
Address: 2 Waterman Farm Rd, Cumberland, RI 02863 (Currently Stationed In Italy)
Phone: +39 (328) 751-6658 – International WhatsApp Number
(401) 575-1740 – Domestic Phone Number
Email: dpbaglini@gmail.com
Timeline
Borough Administrator
Borough of Helmetta
03.2024 - 06.2024
Business Development Executive
Dave Heiner Associates, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Distribution Operations (Contracted, Temporary)
Tiffany & Co.
09.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) -
Rutgers University, Center For Government Services
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Rhode Island
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