Kendall,


Would you be so kind as to detail exactly what your experience is in school and municipal management? What did you do with regard to schools, in what aspect, where, what was your position? Thanks!

Kendall, Would you be so kind as to detail exactly what your experience is in school and municipal management? What did you do with regard to schools, in what aspect, where, what was your position? Thanks!

Sure, I would be happy to. Why don’t I just give you a history of my experience?

My first real job was for a family auto parts company in the accounting office. After less than a couple years the business was purchased by another family owned company that was about ten times in size. When the new family took over, they did some interviewing and testing of employees. The day of the closing they offered me a position as Assistant Controller, part of the Central Management Team in Virginia. They moved us down and got us settled and we stayed for about 15 months. We were young, newly married and no kids. We decided to move back to New England and be closer to our family and begin a family.

Upon moving back I took a position for the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District located in Montpelier, Vermont. CVSWMD is a municipal entity with an appointed public board that managed and regulated the solid waste needs of 22 cities and towns, a population of approximately 60,000. My primary responsibilities were finance, data and office systems. My official title was Finance and Data Manager. I stayed there for more than 8 years until we moved to South Portland. I had many responsibilities and being a small office, pitched in wherever I was needed. My primary responsibilities were to oversee the fiscal side of the operation. I prepared the budget as staff to the Financial Oversight Committee and was responsible for all budget and finance issues including fielding all financial questions from the board and citizens. I directed the annual fiscal audit as staff contact to the CPA’s. I also assisted in the operational side of things as team leader for the operations team. This team planned and directed all operational, facility, event and equipment needs. During some public hearings on landfill placement, I worked as the facilitator responsible for the evenings flow and to make sure all had a chance to contribute and be heard and responded to. Finally, on a few occasions I filled in as district manager when the director needed time off.

At the same time, I worked as a soccer and basketball coach for 7 years and athletic director for 5 years. Additionally I was a certified official for softball and basketball. My years as athletic director were for Barre Town School in Barre, VT. My responsibilities were for middle school athletics for a community of 10,000 people. I reported to the Principals and was responsible for all planning, organizing and managing all sports that were offered by the school. As an administrator I was exposed to the staff side of school administration. I facilitated personal meetings with parents and public meetings regarding our programs. I coached teams and managed programs that children of school board members were participating.

More than 4 years ago we moved to our home in South Portland. At that time I started working for LL Bean as an analyst and am currently their only Tax Accountant. My primary responsibilities and successes have been in domestic sales taxes, property taxes, income taxes and taxing systems. For the most part of four years I have helped move our department to a place where we are operating effectively and efficiently in a 21st century environment that is ever changing and expanding. Tax compliance is one part that affects every dollar of sales that LL Bean makes. I have regular interaction with municipal staff and must navigate the regulations in jurisdictions all across the country.

This is long enough already, but I also have Board experience for non-profit organizations where I have been a board member, treasurer and president at different times.

As you can see, I have been in a position to experience many sides of municipal management and oversight. I bring a balanced perspective with insight that few people have had opportunity to attain. Through all my experiences, I have certainly learned the importance of listening to all and engaging the public.

Sure, I would be happy to. Why don’t I just give you a history of my experience? My first real job was for a family auto parts company in the accounting office. After less than a couple years the business was purchased by another family owned company that was about ten times in size. When the new family took over, they did some interviewing and testing of employees. The day of the closing they offered me a position as Assistant Controller, part of the Central Management Team in Virginia. They moved us down and got us settled and we stayed for about 15 months. We were young, newly married and no kids. We decided to move back to New England and be closer to our family and begin a family. Upon moving back I took a position for the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District located in Montpelier, Vermont. CVSWMD is a municipal entity with an appointed public board that managed and regulated the solid waste needs of 22 cities and towns, a population of approximately 60,000. My primary responsibilities were finance, data and office systems. My official title was Finance and Data Manager. I stayed there for more than 8 years until we moved to South Portland. I had many responsibilities and being a small office, pitched in wherever I was needed. My primary responsibilities were to oversee the fiscal side of the operation. I prepared the budget as staff to the Financial Oversight Committee and was responsible for all budget and finance issues including fielding all financial questions from the board and citizens. I directed the annual fiscal audit as staff contact to the CPA’s. I also assisted in the operational side of things as team leader for the operations team. This team planned and directed all operational, facility, event and equipment needs. During some public hearings on landfill placement, I worked as the facilitator responsible for the evenings flow and to make sure all had a chance to contribute and be heard and responded to. Finally, on a few occasions I filled in as district manager when the director needed time off. At the same time, I worked as a soccer and basketball coach for 7 years and athletic director for 5 years. Additionally I was a certified official for softball and basketball. My years as athletic director were for Barre Town School in Barre, VT. My responsibilities were for middle school athletics for a community of 10,000 people. I reported to the Principals and was responsible for all planning, organizing and managing all sports that were offered by the school. As an administrator I was exposed to the staff side of school administration. I facilitated personal meetings with parents and public meetings regarding our programs. I coached teams and managed programs that children of school board members were participating. More than 4 years ago we moved to our home in South Portland. At that time I started working for LL Bean as an analyst and am currently their only Tax Accountant. My primary responsibilities and successes have been in domestic sales taxes, property taxes, income taxes and taxing systems. For the most part of four years I have helped move our department to a place where we are operating effectively and efficiently in a 21st century environment that is ever changing and expanding. Tax compliance is one part that affects every dollar of sales that LL Bean makes. I have regular interaction with municipal staff and must navigate the regulations in jurisdictions all across the country. This is long enough already, but I also have Board experience for non-profit organizations where I have been a board member, treasurer and president at different times. As you can see, I have been in a position to experience many sides of municipal management and oversight. I bring a balanced perspective with insight that few people have had opportunity to attain. Through all my experiences, I have certainly learned the importance of listening to all and engaging the public.

Interesting, I never knew that you were an athletic director. Thats pretty awesome. Seems like you have alot of experience

Interesting, I never knew that you were an athletic director. Thats pretty awesome. Seems like you have alot of experience