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G. HENRY <br /> 13483 Ossipee Road • Merrifield MN 56465 <br /> (218) 765-4113 <br /> SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: <br /> • Knowledge of planning and zoning issues and the ability to read and interpret ordinances <br /> • Experience in working with city, county and volunteer boards <br /> • Policy, ordinance and grant writing experience <br /> • Proven ability to work with the public <br /> RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: <br /> • All aspects of planning&zoning, including writing solid waste ordinances,providing <br /> recommendations to planning& zoning commission, and working with the public to ensure <br /> compliance <br /> • Development of the solid waste plan for a three county area in southern Minnesota <br /> • Grant writing and oversight <br /> • Site planning and design for both commercial and residential properties <br /> • Designing landscape plans for shoreline restoration, stabilization&environmental design <br /> • Park and open space planning <br /> WORK EGNMRY: <br /> Landscape Architect: Gizmo Creations LLC,Merrifield MN, October 2003 to present. <br /> • Landscape architectural design for properties in the Brainerd Lakes Area. <br /> INI • Site and shoreland planning and environmental design. <br /> • Teaching home landscape design courses for area community education programs. <br /> Tri-County Solid Waste Office Director- St. Peter,MN,April 1990 to October 2002. <br /> • Direct the activities and meetings for a joint powers board: Nicollet, Le Sueur& Sibley counties. <br /> • Prepare and oversee budget activities. <br /> • Grant development and oversight. <br /> • Direct the department's public education programs. <br /> • Direct all solid waste planning for Le Sueur,Nicollet& Sibley Counties, including preparation of <br /> State required solid waste management plan. <br /> • Oversee all recycling, solid waste and hazardous waste contracts. <br /> • Act as Tri-County liaison to various state agencies and the local legislative members. <br /> Park Superintendent- Des Moines Park& Recreation Department,Des Moines,Iowa, <br /> 1988 to 1990. <br /> • Directed the management and maintenance of 53 parks, 10 miles of riverfront, 3 municipal golf <br /> courses, 6 swimming pools, 3 cemeteries and other public grounds and facilities. <br /> • Supervised the activities of 103 full-time employees, including grounds maintenance, nursery, <br /> forestry, repair shop, construction and refuse collection crews. <br /> • Created maintenance standards for city parks, nursery, golf courses, cemeteries and forestry <br /> division. <br /> • Involved with park planning for department. <br />