2009-699 Appointing Shawn Testin to Parks & RecCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. (9 - (o 9q
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN APPOINTING SHAWN TESTIN TO SEAT 8 OF THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code Title 2, Chapter 2 establishes the Parks and Recreation
Commission, its members, and terms of their appointments;
WHEREAS, the is a vacancy in Seat 8 of the Parks and Recreation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems the appointment of Shawn
Testin to Seat 8 of the Parks and Recreation Commission to be in the best interest of the Parks
and Recreation Commission and of the City of Meridian;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That, pursuant to Meridian City Code § 2-2-3, Shawn Testin is hereby
appointed to Seat 8 of the Parks and Recreation Commission, for a term to expire on October 31,
2012.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 10th day of
November, 2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 10th day of November,
APPROVED:
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APPOINTMENT OF SHAWN TESTIN TO SEAT 8 OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PAGE 1 OF 1
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Please return your completed application, resume, and letter of interest to:
City Clerk's Office, Cita of Meridian, 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 888-4433 Fax: (208) 888-4218
Dear Sir or Madam:
My name is Shawn Testin and I am asking for your consideration for placement on
the Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission.
As a native of Meridian, I am proud to be a citizen in a community that takes great
steps in planning and executing the initiatives set forth that benefit the collective.
The Parks & Recreation Commission is in no small way a shining example of
working toward tangible results that enhance the life of all who are impacted by
their recommendations.
I am a parent of two young children and have a vested interest in making sure that
they grow up in a supportive environment that lends itself to fostering happiness
and the ability to live life the way it was meant to be lived. After seeing the results of
what the P&R Commission have accomplished during the recent growth period, it
makes me that much more interested in being a part of what they do.
Recently I have co-founded the Meridian Business and Professional Connection as
my way of getting actively involved in my community. The intent is to support local
businesses and act as a conduit of communication between local proprietors and the
people who support their organizations. It has been a grand success, and I relay this
information as support for my cause to show my commitment to my community.
Should I be able to answer any questions associated with my application, please do
not hesitate to contact me at 208.891.3361.
Thank you very much,
Shawn O'Brian Testin
OBJECTIVE:
Shawn Testin
4101 W. Daly Ln
Meridian, ID 83646
Phone: 208-891-3361
Alt: 208-891-0667
shawntestin@hotmail.com
As the General Manager for Trey McIntyre Project, my skill set consists of the many
diverse requirements that the position inherently requires.
I am responsible for all aspects of the internal operations of the organization. This includes final
authority on all financial transactions, legal, bookkeeping, accounting, staff management, policy
implementation, human resources, and community outreach. This position is one in which I was
tasked to create a new company structure from scratch and run operations for a staff of 20 from
Boise, Idaho. Quite extensive, this opportunity provides detailed task and staff management skills
in order to maintain the fiscal and operational standards set forth.
My training has afforded me the opportunity to work in fast paced, quick thinking environments.
My experience crosses both non-profit and corporate structure areas, and has been extremely
beneficial in allowing me to expand my business and marketing skills in supportive
environments.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2009 Recipient of Alfred P. Sloan Award in Workplace Flexibility
2008 Recipient of Alfred P. Sloan Award in Workplace Flexibility
3 time National Lead Award Winner for CT Corporation/Wolters Kluwer
2 Timer Runner Up - National Leads
$300K In individual Revenue generated on a yearly bases in new sales
Corporate Legal Services University Adjunct Professor
Former Meridian PAL Board Member for youth football
EXPERIENCE:
February 2008 Trey McIntyre Project Boise, ID
to General Manager
Present
As the General Manager for Trey McIntyre Project, I am in charge of the day -today operations of
the entire organization. This includes oversight of staff managers and general operations, policy
creation and implementation, financial oversight and reporting to our Finance Committee and the
Board of Directors, hosting Board meetings, and overall promotion of Trey McIntyre Project. This
position has required extensive management involvement at the highest levels of the company. I
am proud of the structure I have put into place to provide long-term stability.
September 2005 Frontier Equipment Company Nampa, ID
to Sales Suaaort Mgr & Director of Marketinq
Present
My experience as Sales Support Manager included full responsibility for all Marketing and
Market Share initiatives instituted in support of business needs. l tracked, monitored, and analyzed
all market share information monthly and formulate company -wide marketing strategies designed
to increase ITA and revenue numbers based on current market conditions.
I was in charge of transitioning market share analysis into successful strategic game plans from a
corporate level. By maintaining high standards of business metric management, I was able to
guide our business in the direction that maintains high levels of return on investment, all the while
strengthening the core of our company.
July 2001 CT Corporation Denver, CO
to Sales Associate, Corporate Legal Services
July 2005
In the Corporate Legal Services industry, I was involved in constant communication with our
executive client base to ensure their needs were met. My daily expectations were to interact with
professionals in the legal and corporate community as a customer specialist. My duties included
working as a liaison between corporate paralegals and various state agencies, timely billing,
providing knowledge regarding state filing requirements, and the ability to meet deadlines while
accurately tracking order progress.
I handled all facets of customer management, meeting the needs of our customers while
offering the assortment of our company offerings to maximize up -sale opportunities.
November 1997 Boeing Aerospace Everett, WA
to Manufacturina
May 1999
EDUCATION:
My roles and responsibilities included production assistance, quality control, and safety
inspection on commercial aircraft. Due to strict commercial aviation regulations, all aspects of
production are quality driven and require a high level of responsibility and a commitment to
quality. I held this position while attending my first 2 years of college.
Cornell University
Certificate of Advanced Stud v Executive Leadership
Certificate of Advanced Study In Executive Leadership
Emphasis in:
Critically evaluating information
Assessing the environmental factors that shape a company's actions and options
Generating new ideas for innovation in my organization
Using both informal and formal mathematical methods for optimizing decision making
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University of Denver Denver, CO
Coursework Business
Additional training Business Management
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
Coursework Economics
Emphasis on learning and using the tools and concepts of economics, theories and quantitative
procedures applicable to economics and related disciplines and techniques and methodologies
employed by economic practitioners
Shoreline C.C. Shoreline, WA
Coursework Business
General Business and undergraduate coursework.
KEYWORD SUMMARY:
In every position I have held, my main objective has always been to raise the level of my
performance and those around me through effort and intelligent decision making. I remain
committed to performing daily at a high level with a focus on making the business as a whole
ultimately successful.
My experience as a current General Manager has afforded me a level of knowledge and
managerial experience that few other positions can provide. Being responsible for every aspect
of a company requires dedication and focus at the highest level.
In addition, I have attended numerous internal corporate training classes. These classes taught
such skills as successful sales calls, performing service excellence, and professional presentation
skills. I was chosen from employees throughout the company to serve in the capacity as a
Corporate Legal Services Adjunct Professor. In this role, I spent time in New York, Chicago, and
Ohio on multiple occasions holding 2 day classes training groups of other employees. These skills
have helped me to successfully meet with corporate professionals in our community.
My strengths lay in my ability to work successfully with others to reach our goals both
collectively and individually. As such, I have always enjoyed my positions and am looking to
expand my horizons going forward. Thank you,