Stephen Mayne
Tama County Conservation Board
Chelsea,IA
10
years of professional experience
Expert professional with skills in natural resource protection and conservation. Highly adept in devising plans to conserve soil and other resources, monitoring field work for adherence to procedures and laws and evaluating project progress and success. Accomplished in meeting goals in established timeframes through communication with teammates and by solving problems independently.
Work History
Tama County Conservation Director
2 Years 5 Months- Monitored sites to track progress with plans and assess user conformance with specifications.
- Prioritized retaining awareness of new and existing environmental regulations, contracts and organization protocols to maintain compliance.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate erosion, identify root causes and devise remedies.
- Analyzed conservation plans and evaluated projects to verify quality of performance and achievement of objectives.
- Planned and prepared the yearly operating budget to be presented to the Tama County Board of Supervisors.
- Engineered and administered several successful conservation projects; one most notable was the Lake Restoration Project at Otter Creek Lake and Park.
- Maximized natural resource conservation outcomes by advising landowners of financial and technical assistance programs reinforcing conservation activities.
- Applied supervisory management techniques to carry out conservation plans and support goal achievement in target areas.
- Maintained and updated the Tama County Conservation Nature Center facility. Updates included water, HVAC, and electrical upgrades.
Senior District Executive
4 Years 6 Months- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Managed and completed multiple logistical projects occurring at the same time.
- Coordinated with local government agencies, business leaders and non-profits to develop and implement outreach programs for inner-city youth.
- Served as the Assistant Facilities Manager for the Scout Service Center located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Duties included HVAC and electrical upgrades, organization and maintenance of program supplies and provided interior and exterior upgrades to the facility.
- Oversaw all aspects of the Council's IT infrastructure at all facilities.
- Advisor for the Council's Enterprise Risk Management Committee, which consisted of developing policies and procedures that minimize potential or current physical and financial risks to the Council.
District Executive
2 Years 7 Months- Managed the annual budget of $190,000, negotiating vendor contracts, hiring and managing seasonal employees, volunteers, facility planning and legal issues.
- Prepared and managed grants through local and national foundations that the Northeast Iowa Council utilized.
- Managed the district operations for Delaware, Clayton and Allamakee Counties in the Northeast Iowa Council with a concentration for recruiting youth into the scouting organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Studies
- Awarded Eagle Scout (2007)
Associate of Science - Agriculture
Skills
Budget Control
Contract Negotiation
Project Coordination
Operations Management
Staff Development
Timeline
Tama County Conservation Director
Tama County Conservation Board
03.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Senior District Executive
Hawkeye Area Council; Boy Scouts Of America
09.2016 - 03.2021Read More
District Executive
Northeast Iowa Council; Boy Scouts Of America
02.2014 - 09.2016Read More
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Studies
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Iowa Western Community College
Associate of Science from Agriculture
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References
References will be furnished upon request.