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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-09 Interview Packet City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N ® Box 2007 e Oak Park Heights- MN 55082 ® Phone (651) 439 -4439 ® Fax (651) 439 -0574 4 -6 -09 MEMO TO. Park Commission Me bars FROM; Eric Johnson, City dmini r RE Summer Programme The City has placed two classified ads in ie Stillwater Gazette and stated email chains for any persons possibly interested in this contracted position. To date, the City has received the information from three interested persons. All of which appear to meet the Minimum requirements suggested by fhe Commission. The Commission could hold interviews on 4/20. For the sake of timeliness I would suggest we schedule alphabetically commencing at 6:30 pm. 6:35 Ms. Regina Kopesky 7:00 Ms. Lisa Weyrauch 7:5c, Ms. Gina Zeuli Naturally, all offers would be conditional upon a "background check ", but this can be accomplished at a later date. The Park Commission should make its recommendation to the City Council for final approval for the 4/28/04 City Council Meeting. 16601 Second Street South P.O. Box 256 Lakeland Shores, Minnesota 55043 651- 436 -5066 Eric Johnson City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights P.O. Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mr, Johnson, I recently read in the Stillwater Gazette that the City of Oak Park Heights is seeking the service of a contracted individual to provide and direct some creative prograrnming for the summer of 2009. I am very interested in this position and working for the Parks Commission of Oak Park heights. Over the past several years I have been involved with Stillwater Community Education Programs and have assisted in various activities involving youth from the schools. I also have the opportunity of doing some community service projects at Local senior living sites within your city and Stillwater with my current job. It is great to see the youth and the elderly spending time together. I have been compiling a list of ideas of some community service project and activities that may interest the Park Commission. Please let me know if there is any additional information you may need from me. I loot: forward to hearing from you. Sie3ely, q { 4 Re ina a Hard Ko esk } g Y Y p Y Regina Kay Hardy Kopesky 16601 Second Street South P.O. Box 256 Lakeland Shores, Minnesota 55043 651- 436 -5066 Objective To help establish new community service opportunities and events for all residences of Oak Park Heights. Experience Stillwater Area High School Paraprofessional since 1986. Stillwater Community Education- 1 have assisted with the Summer Breeze Program that provides outings for the students from Oak -Land and Stillwater Jr. High Youth Advisory Council for Oak -Land and Stillwater Jr. High Watch Me Draw Instructor. After school Art prograan for elementary students. Education Attended Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa in Community Service References Available Upon Request l �"` U c Lisa M. Weyrauch 13310 51s Street. North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 430 -8006 v,?(` �1;1:CO31�C:; March 17, 2009 Mr, Eric Johnson, City Adrninistmtor City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Stillwater, MN 55082 .bear Mr.. Johnson, My name is Lisa Weyrauch and l am a 16 -year resident of Baytown Township, former business owner, current employee of District 834 - Stillwater Area Schools and event planner for several events and volunteer organizations in die area. My experience working with children and families, flexible surnmer schedule, superior organizational skills and prior event planning knowledge would make me an ideal candidate for the contracted position of swmier event planner for the City of Oak Park l-1eiLilits. My experience working with children and families includes 10 years as a dance instructor, 4 years as a Cub Scout leader, 5 years working with a Boy Scout troop and 6 years as the Adrfa nistrative Assistant of an elementary school. In each of these roles, some voluntary, sonic compensated, I was able to establish an excellent rapport with the children and their parents. My schedule with the school district allows me to be off duty for 6 weeps during die summer and the flexibility to vary my hours for the remaining 5 weeks that fall before the start of 2009 -2010 school year. My residence is just minutes from City Hall and would result in quick response times and convenient accessibility. My organizational skills have been acquired through many years of conscie work as a business owner, Committee Chairperson for local BSA organizations, Youth hockey Team Manager, Toumarnent Director, and as the Administrative Assistant to the Principal of an elementary school. If there is an event or project to be plarhned for any organization I am involved with, it is me to whore they turn. I: have planned multiple youth hockey tournaments, company picnics and holiday parties, all -day training sessions for boy scouts, a carnival /picture night for cub scouts, a retirement rally for :Marine 11ementary School (aired on Valley Access Channels), a progressive dinner ki downtown Stillwater for a dining club, and a "rain or shine" Station- Rotation Day for am elementary school. You will fired a more detailed description of some of tie events that 1 have organized and planned over the last 20 years attached to this letter. I am confident you will find me a to be a reliable, hard- working, creative individual that is perfectly suited for this wonderful opportunity. Sincerely, Lisa M. •1711eyrauch 41 Dates Event Title Description © An evening was planned for a 7 couple Dinner Club that has been in existence for over 20 years. December A Progressive Dinner in 0 The evening began at Instudio for appetizers and a group portrait, then to 2008 Downtown Stillwater Brines for soup /salad, to Water Street Inn for the main course, to Savorles for dessert and to Ruby Begonia's for music and dancing. © 1 coordinated the cost and the timing of the event with each restaurant in advance and produced a color brochure for each couple and each restaurant. 0 This is a rain or shine plan that was put into place last spring for the last day of school event for Marine Elementary. It rotates Kindergarten through 5a' Station - Rotation Day Fade through a series of fun outdoor (or indoor, if necessary) stations, each June 2008 (Last Day of School) with a new physical activity. © I do a multitude of planning and scheduling for activities and events at the school, but this plan stands out as win /win plan with a weather contingency built into it. © Organized an hour long rally of skits, jokes, music, dances and cheers for the retiring Principal at Marine Elementary. © I wrote the shits and cheers and compiled a set of school related jokes and May 2008 Ryberg Retirement Rally created a minute by minute schedule. © 1 recruited the Superintendent of Schools and other adults to participate as well as all 150 students. © This was video taped and aired on Valley Access Channels 0 An all day Boy Scout training session organized to earn attendees a complete December of merit badge by the end of the day. 2004 ❑ Approximately 20 scouts and 8 adult volunteers were involved. 2005 Merit Badge Day Camp 0 Setup 3 stations, prepared training material for each station, organized adults 2007 to facilitate discussions and speakers to present information, reserved the location and planned, purchased and prepared food for the lunch and snack breaks. 0 A youth hockey tournament for ages 10 - 11 in 2003 and ages 10 - 15 in years March of 2004 and 2005. 2003 Stillwater Rec Round Up 0 Approximately 360 youth players, 600 parents, 50 referees and 100 2004 volunteers were involved. 2005 13 Scheduled games and volunteers, designed and printed flyers, tickets and programs, ordered and presented awards, gifts and trophies. Winter of 0 For 3 years I planned the annual Pinewood Derby including ordering and 2001 distributing cars to 35 boys, securing the race runner, awards and location for 2002 Cub Scout Events the race, coordinating volunteers and validating car specifications. 2003 ❑ 1112003 I planned the annual Blue and Gold Banquet, including writing skits and ceremonies, securing the location, caterer and awards. October of © A Cub Scout Pack 114 event that included each den to come up with a 2000 Halloween themed carnival game or activity that would last 20 minutes. 2001 Picture Night & Carnival © Each group rotated to the photo area where their group's picture would be 2002 taken and then rotated through the other activities before or after their picture time. © 1lxample #1: Organized the event at Valley Clair for 15 employees and Each summer guests, including company related relay races, trivia games and all food from 1992 to The Letter Perfect preparation and planning. 1999 Company Picnics © 11.xample #2: Organized a chartered river cruise on tine St. Croix River including planning lunch, beach games and company promotional gifts. © Example #1: Organized a casino night for employees and guests at the owner's home with catered appetizers, prizes and company gift giveaways. Each winter The Letter Perfect © Example #2: Organized an evening at an interactive dinner theater and an from 1992 to award ceremony and gift presentation following the performance. 2000 Holiday Party © Example #3: Chartered a bus to a local casino, planned games, prizes and food for the 2 hour ride and reserved a meeting space at the casino for a private buffet dinner and awards ceremony. g ,�,,, @@ 6 8 SCI March 11'"', 2009 City of Oak Park Heights PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Attn: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Re: Letter of Interest for the Parks Programmer I am very interested in the new position of park programmer. I was involved with the parks commission for 8 years. I have also been involved in fundraising and event organizing at Oak Park Elementary School. I have also had experience in event and activity planning as President and Vice President of Oak Park's PTA, school representative of girl scouts and leader, vacation bible school coordinator, and with children's activities at my church. I have lived in the Stillwater area all my life and have many contacts within the community. I have a B.A. from the College of St. Thomas and worked as a Licensed Social Worker, prior to having my children. Please see the attached brief resume' for further qualifications. Thank you, . 1f Gina Zeuli 051- 439 --3717 Gina Zeuli, 5681 Novak Ave. N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439 -3717, Cell (651) 260 -9869 E- Mail: ii.. Objective: Seeking contracted park programmer position. EXPERIENCE City of Oak Park Heights 2002-2009 1. Park Commissioner from ,Ian. 1999 - Dec. 2008 2. Assisted with organized park events Oak Park Elementary 2004 - Present 1. Organized and executed spring family event at Oak Park Elementary from 2004 to present. Activities include dinner, raffle, auction, and outdoor activities for students and families. Responsibilities included recruiting and organizing volunteers, locating and organizing donations, set up /take down, advertising event, and overall supervision. 2. Organized and executed Book Bingo night for families at Oak Park Elementary 2008 & 2009. 3. Organized and supervised 6 t " grade party at Oak Park Elementary in 2007. Responsibilities included organizing food donations and preparation, locating donations, organizing activities for students, organizing volunteers, locating and contracting vendors, and set up /take down. 4. Fundraising Chair at Oak Park Elementary from 2004 to present. Responsible for organizing and executing the two major fundraising events that raise between $17,000 to $20,000. Trinity Lutheran Church 2007 - Present 1. Usher coordinator for 10:30 service 2. Prepare and Organize activities for children's classrooms as park of Hearts to the Home Bible Study. Common Ground Church 2003-2005 1. Coordinate and Supervise vacation bible school for approximately 65 -80 children age pre -k to 6 1 " grade. Hobbies: Volunteering, coaching my children's sports teams, and crafting. ) r�- sm I From: ryan bastyr [mailto;ryanbastyr @yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 5:01 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: Job Application Eric, I attached my resume. I'm interested in the position of creative park programming. I grew up in Stillwater and always in Stillwater area. I have a huge network of family and clients in the St. Croix Valley. My family and I still participate in many community activities in the area even though we live in New Richmond. I have a lot of background working with youth, and would love the opportunity to organize events in Oak Park Heights. Give me a call with any questions. 651- 214 -8369 Ryan Bastyr Phone 651- 214 -8369 Fax 651 -430 -9089 r J ..... �anbastvr ........ _ {. ).,.. . 631 Ii Lincoln RD Ne,Nv Richmond WI 54017 Ryan B astyr Objective Seeking a position that Nvill utilize my leadership abilities, education, and construction skills in con,lunction w itli my real Nvorld en €reprenei€rial business experiences. Employment 2008 -2009 New York life 1nSnrallce Company Edina, MN Sales Agent • Serviced existing clients • Sales and Marketing for Investments /Insurance Needs • ["ducation ihrougli Nylic University 2008 -2009 Ryan T3astyr Construclion New Richmond, Wl Owner • New and Remodel Con St €'ucti011 (Residential and Commercial) • Specialized in drywall and framing • Responsible for the sales and marketing of the business, keeping deadlines, reading blueprints and preparing fair bids based upon blueprints, and providing good craftsmanship • 'f'aught /Supervised /P€•ovided Menlorsliip to the sub contract employees that Nvorked for Ryan Bastyt' CollstRICtiOn • Provided high quality work with a professional approach 1996 -2002 Axdahl's Garden Farm Stillwater, MN Supervisor /Laborer • Supervised /Managed employees harvesting /sorting /bagging produce • Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of numerous pieces of farm machinery • Responsible for planting, inalntaining, and harvest of corn, beans, and pumpkins. Education 1998 -2002 St.Cloud State University St.Clond, MN Bachelor of Science in Education • Areas of study included: Physical Education, Special Education, Child a nd Family Studies and Psychology. • Student Taught at the following schools: Hugo Elementary School located in ldugo, MN; Mora Middle School located in Mora, MN and 1-larding fligh School located in St.l'aul, MN. 1996 -1998 Century College White Bear Lake, MN ® Areas Of study included: General Studies in preparation for transfer to St. Cloud State. 1994 -1996 Stillwater High School Stillwater, MN References Kim Quade - -- Owner of the Gasthaus Bavarian 1-tunte1' -- 651- 439 -7128 Brian Axdahl — Owner of Axdahls Garden Farm — 612.991 -7492 Adam Huber.... Supervisor' for JG I hose Construction -- 651 -442 -0580 Brett Christerson -- Owner of Benchmark Builders - -- 651- 235 -9487 Terry Fossler - -- Owner of "perry Fossler Construction -- 651- 767 -2600 Volunteer experience Instep Program — Assisted students with disabilities with an exercise program. Book Buddy --- Reading books to children. Adapted Aquatics Camp --- Taught swimming skills to students with disabilities. Metro Sports Camp .-Taught a variety of sports to students with disabilities. Wheelchair Basketball Referee, Junior 1-ligh football Referee Coached 6"' grade boys basketball