William Kessler
Village of Anna
Anna,OH
1
Certification
38
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to the company's success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking administrator position. Offering excellent communication skills and good judgment.
Experienced administrator with close to 10 years' of experience in public services.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Village Administrator
3 Years 4 Months- Directed village operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and community engagement.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance local government effectiveness.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, aligning resources with community priorities and long-term goals.
- Coordinated interdepartmental collaboration to streamline services and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed public relations efforts, fostering strong relationships with residents and stakeholders.
- Led policy development initiatives, addressing community needs through innovative solutions.
- Analyzed community data to inform decision-making and drive program improvements.
- Mentored staff, promoting professional development and enhancing team performance across departments.
- Coordinated emergency management efforts, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities within the community.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations related to municipal governance by staying up-to-date on pertinent laws and providing guidance as needed.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, resulting in timely completion and under budget expenditures.
- Advocated for state and federal funding opportunities to support local infrastructure projects and economic development efforts.
- Handled human resources functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis for informed decision-making in budget planning and resource allocation.
- Fostered strong relationships with neighboring municipalities to promote regional collaboration on shared challenges and opportunities.
- Implemented effective risk management strategies, reducing liability exposure for the village government.
- Monitored legislative developments at the state level, advising elected officials on potential impacts to local policy decisions.
- Developed long-term strategic plans, setting priorities for village growth and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless delivery of services to village residents.
- Enhanced community engagement through the development of communication channels and public events.
- Oversaw the administration of grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and successful project outcomes.
- Guided department heads in developing annual budgets that align with strategic goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluated operational efficiency across departments using key performance indicators; implemented changes where necessary to optimize overall effectiveness.
- Streamlined village operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Maintained transparent governance practices by ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping procedures were followed.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration, fostering a positive work environment among staff members.
- Served as a liaison between elected officials, staff members, and constituents to address concerns or inquiries in a timely manner.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers, achieving cost savings while maintaining quality service levels.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
- Managed office with 8 permanent staff.
- Obtained over $2 Million in funding for Infrastructure, Water, Sewer, street drain, roads and parks over the course of 3 years.
Project Manager
5 Months- Project management for Central State University in Wilberforce, OH.
Village Administrator
5 Years 7 Months- Kept up with news on a daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
General Laborer
5 Months- General labor.
Engineer
6 Years 5 Months- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles, designing to suit required competencies and technical goals of ongoing efforts.
- Prepared remedial action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Conducted site assessments for planned projects, verifying viability of location choices and illustrating potential obstacles.
- Oversaw layout, routing and integration of technical and electrical components.
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Followed up with external contractors, project owners and other stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs for each project.
- Managed various stages of construction projects.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Specified material for production use in alignment with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
Business Owner
6 Years 1 Month- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
ENGINEER/SALES/OWNER
10 Years 3 Months- Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
- Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
- Designed and delivered product training for clients.
Business Owner
11 Years 7 MonthsEducation
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Technology And Accounting
High School Diploma
- Member of National Honor Society
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics
- Member of VICA
Skills
Project Management
Commercial Project Management
Budget management
Grant oversight
Grant writing
Project writing
Deadline management
Infrastructure management
Crisis management
Safety oversight
Safety Engineering
Project Commissioning
Site assessment
Inspections
Urban Development
Technical documentation
Schematics Reading
Web development
Electronics engineering
Microprocessors
Industrial Engineering
Topographic analysis
Communication
Public Speaking
Active Listener
Accomplishments
I have built 3 companies from concept to success and sold them for a profit.
One being a large wireless ISP.
Certification
- Management of public electric utilities
- Ethics training
- Management of water utilities
Timeline
Village Administrator
Village of Anna
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
Project Manager
Kessler - Hines, LLC
10.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Village Administrator
Village of Arcanum
03.2017 - 10.2022Read More
General Laborer
Kessler - Hines, LLC
10.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Engineer
Hometown Cable
05.2010 - 10.2016Read More
Business Owner
G-Wireless, Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2010Read More
ENGINEER/SALES/OWNER
VPN, Inc
12.1999 - 03.2010Read More
Business Owner
Terill Communications
05.1988 - 12.1999Read More
Sinclair Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Electronics Technology And Accounting
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Arcanum High School
High School Diploma
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Miami Valley CTC/MCJVS
Associate of Applied Science from Industrial Electronics
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