Ryan Hunt
Oak Grove,MO
Summary
Experienced and versatile professional with solid work history in all aspects of local government; as well as people, management, and research skills. I am seeking a position in which my skillset will add value to the organization.
Experienced with strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Utilizes industry knowledge to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Track record of creating and implementing innovative strategies to enhance profitability and productivity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
RJ Hunt Enterprise, LLC
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
City Administrator/Deputy City Admin.
City of Grain Valley
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Addressed citizen concerns through proactive issue resolution strategies aimed at maintaining a positive relationship between community members and City Administration.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration on key initiatives, fostering teamwork across city functions.
- Researched issues, wrote reports and presented findings to city council.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures in total by $7.5 million per over 5 years by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty cultivating a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement and reduced turnover by 20% from FY 2017-2019.
- Designed and instituted a merit based annual employee review program allowing the City to proactively address salary compression and implement fair-step increases.
Public Works Director
City of Grain Valley
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for and streamlined processes in programs that resulted in 10% annual expenditure savings and realized a 7.5% annual increase in revenues.
- Retained strong knowledge of utilities production, facilities management and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership.
- Improved infrastructure efficiency by streamlining public works processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Became the 58th Public Works Department in North America to obtain and maintain the rigorous APWA Accreditation.
Public Works Director/Acting City Admin.
City of Greenwood
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Directed the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of various public infrastructure projects to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Improved infrastructure efficiency by streamlining public works processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Managed emergency response efforts following natural disasters or other crises ensuring swift restoration of essential public services.
Police Officer
City of Independence
07.2007 - 08.2007
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Police Officer
City of Blue Springs
01.2003 - 05.2006
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
Park University
Parkville, MOAll Hazard and CBRNE Certified Incident Commander -
Center For Domestic Preparedness
Anniston, Alabama04.2014
Certified Building Official -
ICC
Maple Woods, MCC11.2007
Certified Building Inspector, All Trades - National Electrical Code (NEC)
International Codes Council (ICC)
Maple Woods, MCC09.2007
APWA Certified Construction Inspector -
APWA
Online12.2006
POST Class A Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
Blue Valley Public Safety Academy
Independence, MO08.2003
Skills
- Government Management and Operations
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management and Incident Command
- Public Works Operations
- Water Transmission/Distribution
- Waste Water Collection Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance
- SCADA
- State and Federal Program Administration
- APWA Accreditation
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Project management
- Business management
- Financial planning
Affiliations
- Board of Directors, HCA Midwest
- International City Managers Association
- Missouri City Managers Association
- Blue Springs Rotary
Timeline
Owner
RJ Hunt Enterprise, LLC
11.2019 - 07.2023
City Administrator/Deputy City Admin.
City of Grain Valley
06.2012 - 11.2019
Public Works Director
City of Grain Valley
08.2009 - 06.2012
Police Officer
City of Independence
07.2007 - 08.2007
Public Works Director/Acting City Admin.
City of Greenwood
06.2006 - 07.2009
Police Officer
City of Blue Springs
01.2003 - 05.2006
Certified Building Official -
ICC
Certified Building Inspector, All Trades - National Electrical Code (NEC)
International Codes Council (ICC)
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
Park University
All Hazard and CBRNE Certified Incident Commander -
Center For Domestic Preparedness
APWA Certified Construction Inspector -
APWA
POST Class A Certified Police Officer - Criminal Justice
Blue Valley Public Safety Academy
Experience And Skills
- Skilled in Government Management and Operations
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management and Incident Command
- Environmental Impact Mitigation and Research
- Public Works Operations (Water, Wastewater, and Transportation)
- Knowledgeable in Water Transmission/Distribution and Waste Water Collection Systems
- Extensive experience in Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Repair of all Systems listed (SCADA, ArcGIS, and Remote System Management)
- Comfortable with Taking Direction and Skilled at Leading
- Computer Software Tools
- State and Federal Program Administration and Oversite
- APWA Accreditation
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