Patrick Finan
Avon,OH
Summary
Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Professional, experienced, and ready to contribute in volunteer capacity. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving impactful results. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ensuring reliable support and effective teamwork.
Experienced with coordinating volunteer activities and supporting community programs. Utilizes organizational and interpersonal skills to promote effective project execution. Knowledge of building strong community relations and enhancing service delivery.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Served on a HOA Board
- Oversaw the Anderson Ocean Club
- Assisted in the preparation of the budget
- Assisted in setting the HOA Fees
- Assisted in the yearly replacement schedule for the furnishings and equipment replacement in each of the units
- Approved the yearly funding for the reserve fund
Library Director Accomplishments
McKinley Memorial Library
03.1998 - 02.2016
- Oversaw the capital and maintenance needs of a one- hundred-year-old facility and another building built in 2003
- Secured the funding and oversaw the construction of the new building
- Established reserve funds to meet the various capital needs of the library
- Successfully passed two operating levies to replace the loss of state funding
- Served as the Finance Chair of the library's cooperative library system
- Served as chair of the library's cooperative library system health insurance consortium that negotiated favorable health insurance rates
Library Director
Various Ohio Public Libraries
06.1977 - 02.2016
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance library services and community engagement.
- Implemented the use of new technology to increase efficiency
- Oversaw budget planning and allocation for library resources and programs
- Officially represented the library at local meetings and at the state level concerning library issues.
- Maintained and balanced library's annual budget.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating funds strategically to maximize resources while minimizing expenses.
- Spearheaded grant writing efforts to secure additional funding for key projects and initiatives within the library system.
- Oversaw facility improvements, ensuring accessible and welcoming spaces for patrons of all ages and abilities.
- Maintained and balanced library's annual budget.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Chief purchasing officer
- Streamlined library operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
Library Director
Portage County District Library
05.1981 - 03.1998
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance library services and community engagement
- Funding were secured through federal grants, a local bond issue, and library funding to replace two new branches with new buildings and two branches were expanded and renovated
- A branch library was opened to serve a underserved part of the county within the library's budget
- Two bookmobiles were purchased using funds that the library had set aside from their operating budget.
- Reserve funds were set aside each year to meet the future capital needs of the library fund
Library Director
Logan Hocking County District Lbrary
06.1977 - 05.1981
- Raised $50,000 from local individuals, businesses and manufacturing facilities to purchase fundings for a new library
Education
Master of Science - Library Science
Kent State University
Kent, OH08-1977
Bachelor of Science -
University of Akron
Akron, OH06-1974
Skills
- Financial management
- Personnel management
- Facilities management, including buildings and vehicles
- Space planning
- Problem-solving
- Organized and efficient management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Volunteer
Hilton Grand Vacations Club
06.2019 - 10.2022
Library Director Accomplishments
McKinley Memorial Library
03.1998 - 02.2016
Library Director
Portage County District Library
05.1981 - 03.1998
Library Director
Various Ohio Public Libraries
06.1977 - 02.2016
Library Director
Logan Hocking County District Lbrary
06.1977 - 05.1981
Master of Science - Library Science
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Akron
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