Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Nick Palumbo

Savannah,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet any team goal. Experienced community leader able to adapt and overcome challenges to propel an organization to new heights through fundraising, development, and building community connections.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alderman

City of Savannah
01.2020 - Current
  • Led the City of Savannah in the passage and implementation of innovative measures such as the landmark 100% Clean Energy Pledge
  • Organized and led the City to establish new sustainable funding sources, generating tens of $millions in additional revenue without raising taxes on residents
  • Implemented and led numerous civic initiatives to improve technology and accessibility including a service application SAV311

Co-Owner/Operator

Happy Tails Pet Care Services, LLC
01.2013 - Current
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using dynamic communication skills
  • Directed hiring processes, ensuring a well-qualified workforce that contributed to the success of the organization.
  • Implemented marketing initiatives to attract new customers and increase brand awareness.

President

Ardsley Park / Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led a nonprofit all-volunteer organization representing over 2,200 homes in Savannah, GA
  • Drafted and established Savannah's Conservation District, worked with the City to establish the Nation's first Short-Term-Vacation-Rental Ordinance, and organized numerous volunteer initiatives including a 100 member volunteer effort to assess comprehensive community infrastructure conditions
  • Tripled dues-paying membership during the leadership term from 100 to 350

Economics Teacher

Savannah Early College
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Served as Department Head
  • Streamlined course materials for improved clarity, resulting in higher student comprehension and success rates.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Special Agent

U.S. Foreign Service
06.2009 - 01.2013
  • Served at US Embassy Baghdad from 2010-2011
  • Served as Operations Manager, Counterintelligence Division, Washington DC from 2011 to 2013

Police Officer

United States Park Police
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Enhanced public safety of the National Capital Region and patrolled our Nation's most beloved National Monuments and Memorials
  • Sworn Officer of the oldest Uniformed Federal Law Enforcement Agency in the United States

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA
2014

Bachelor of Science - Administrative Science

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
2007

Skills

  • Supervisory Experience
  • Management Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Development and Fundraising
  • Finance Management
  • Networking and Collaboration
  • Community Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Innovation

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

Clean 13 Award

Georgia Water Coalition: 2022


Community Vanguard Award

Savannah Repertory Theater: 2022


40 under 40

Georgia Southern University: 2021


Lee and Emma Adler Award

Historic Savannah Foundation:2018


Meritorious Honor Award

US Department of State: 2010

Timeline

Alderman

City of Savannah
01.2020 - Current

President

Ardsley Park / Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association
01.2016 - 01.2019

Economics Teacher

Savannah Early College
01.2014 - 01.2015

Co-Owner/Operator

Happy Tails Pet Care Services, LLC
01.2013 - Current

Special Agent

U.S. Foreign Service
06.2009 - 01.2013

Police Officer

United States Park Police
01.2007 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Education

Armstrong State University

Bachelor of Science - Administrative Science

University of South Alabama
Nick Palumbo