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Home My WebLink About4C, Resolution 2009-012 Appointing Dan Erickson to EDC ~ ~HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director Council Meeting Date: May 26, 2009 Motion to approve Resolution 2009-012 appointing Dan Erickson to the Economic Development Commission. Budgeted Amount: NA Actual Amount: NA Funding Source: NA Recommendation: Approve Resolution 2009-012 appointing Dan Erickson to the Economic Development Commission. Supporting Documents: 1. May 26, 2009, Memo to the City Council 2. Dan Erickson's Application and Resume 3. Resolution 2009-012 Appointing Dan Erickson to the EDC ~ ~HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 26,2009 TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: James Lehnhoff, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appoint Dan Erickson to the Economic Development Commission ReQuesteclAction Motion to approve Resolution 2009-0] 2 appointing Dan Erickson to the Economie Deve]opment Commission. Backeround On May ]2, 2009, the Ed von Holtum, Chair of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), Brenda Holden, Council Liaison to the EDC, and James Lehnhoffinterviewed Dan Erickson for one of the four open positions on the EDC. The interview committee informed Mayor Harpstead of the interview, and he has nominated Mr. Erickson for the EDC. If approved, Mr. Erickson's appointment would expire on December 3],20] 1. One of the other open positions would expire at the end of 2009 and the other two would expire at the end of 2010. Attachment . Dan Erickson Application and Resume . Resolution 2009-0]2 l"IAhdocs/\ah\AHdara'cAdmin\Commillees & Commisslons\Ecollomic Del'elopmenl Commission\2()()9\Memos\052609 - CC Reporl- Dan Erickson EDC NominatiOIl.doc Page 1 of 1 04/13/2009 16:32 6514531338 ACCESS SPECIALTIES PAGE 02 --....--.-.----- -"--,. ~ ~H1LLS City Commission/Committee Application Form Date 'I-/:J-()9 ~eral Informat;i!m Name Erickson Last Daniel Fil:st D M.l. Email Address . 1901 Stowe Ave Arden Hills, MN 55112 Home 651-207-8383 Fax DanDErickson@Oroail,com Cell Fax 612-203-2878 Address City, State, ZIP Phone Numbers Committees If you wish to be considered for more than one coIl'l.tlrittee, please order in number of preference. _ Communications Committee (Newsletter) _ Parks, Trails, & Recreation (PTRq _1_ Ec.o!1(m'1;c Development Commission(EDC) _2_ Planning Commission _ Financial Planning and Analysis Committee (FPAq Soecial InteresQ As the Council prioritizes its goals. it may create additionallnew ConunitteC5 or task forces from time to time. If you have other specific areas or topics of interest pl~(: indicate 1hosc:: mrerests and we will t.'etain your application for future openings in those areas as new emnmittR5 are created_ Other Interests Personal Informatilm List your .....rk experience. Corporate Regions! Sales Manager with extensive business to business conununications responsibilities. Listed as a preferred business consultant with Standard and Poor's Vista Research Group. City Committee Appliclition Form Pase t of2 04/13/2009 15:32 .------~_._--_. 5514531338 ACCESS SPECIALTIES PAGE 03 List llDY Clvic, Profl'Slllonal, and CommuDlty Actlvlty Involvement. Offers free resume services for those who are unemployed and having difficulties in the job market Why do you wallt to be on a committee? I feel strongly that Arden Hills is an outstanding community that can only continue to prosper with a strOng relationship between the citizens including local business owners and City Officials. What sldlls, strenpbs, or abUltles do you beHeve you will add to the committee? I bring a strong unders1anding of the unique needs of local and small business, and the ability to communicate those needs effectively and create strong relationships between public and private entities based on the ability to create: mutual goals. List IIBY additional comments. I lUll excited about the opportunity to utilize my unique skill set to tiJrther strengthen the Arden Hills community. References. 1. James Gondorchin Nome 2, Matthew Cahoon Nallle 3. James Morehead Name 3415 Maplewood Dr. St. Anthony, MN Address 2190 Edgerton St. Maplcwood, MN Address 3930 Lancaster Ln N Plymouth, MN Address 612-788-0172 Phon. No. 612-702-6730 Phon. No. 763-458-4229 PhOlle No, Please return this form along with a letter of interest and your current resume to; City of Arden Hills Attn: Assista/lt City Admi/listrator 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Phone; 651.792.7800 Fax: 651.634.5137 City Cotnll:lillee ApplioatiOll. Form Page 2of2 _~,,_.~4/..~,,3/2~~_15: 32 5514531338 ACCESS SPECIALTIES . PHONE (61Z) Z03-Z878' E-M.<\IL I)ANUERH;KSONf!!I[;MII.JL.LUM 1901 STOWE II. VB . ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 PAGE 04 DAN ERICKSON OBJECTIVE Accomplished sales InlI1lage.< seeking tD leverage extensive background in revenue driving, training, personnel InlI1log<:ment, teauiting, eusto""'" service, and operations manog<:ment in a sales management position.. Motivated for career change and eager tD contribute to an otga~ation's sales team. EXPERIENCE , Current Access Specialties InternationAl St. Paul., MN Gwpomtc Regiosal Sales MlIsager . Manages all sales operations for a 9 state t:etritory. a Identifies, acquires, and manages \al:ge eorpotare end USet accounts. a Oveaees n_ dealer acquisitions and training. a Provides initial and on-going support fot independent entities curying manufactured product lines. 2004- 2006 Select Communications Inc. Maplewood, Mn Semor CommurtlcadoDs CODSu/tJmC . Consistendy exceeded company ttV'CIlue goals. . Helped recruit and train new sales representatives. . Headed community involvement and ttade show committees. . Consistently a top performer in both activation. and accessory sales. a Built business relationships through Ill:tWQrlcing to set up business accounts. 2002-2004 Mattress Giant Corp, Maplewood, Mn Store M_ager/Semor Slde8 M_sger . Increased year to date pro/imbility from negative to positive within thtee months of being promoted to the management position of the store late in the third quartet. . Top tIlted employee in district fot workforce phmning which encompasses sales, customer service, leadership, and stote operations, . Consistently lead the market in both mattresses and accessory products, . Responsibilities included recruiting, training, customer service, being the designated "closer" for most transactions, mainWx>ing a profimble operation, addressing employee performance metrics and behaviors, designing store layout to mllXimize profitability. 04/13/2009 16:32 ._m_____'" _.__._ ___ 6514531338 ACCESS SPECIALTIES PAGE 0S NOTABLE ACHIEVEMNTS . Awarded multiple sales and perfo.anance awords. including sev~ accessory and value added sales awards, sev~ salesp""'on of the month a'WardsJ store of the month) and customer serrice excdlence awards. . Inducted into the Society of Industry Lead""" os a distinguished leader in sales/sales management and listed as a recommended consultant by Standard & Poor's Visla Research GtoUp. . Hand Selected for Coleman Research Group's Exeeutive Forum. . Recognized as an asset for consulting or contracting including work as a Marketing Director for a company projecting a growth from 66m to 75m from 2006-2007 due to processes implcmellled during tenure. INTERESTS Boy Scouts of Ametica, reading, competitive sports, outdoor activities, and netwOrking. 2 ~ ~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO, 2009-012 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAN ERICKSON TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City Council appoints residents to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding economic development issues; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The City Council appoints Dan Erickson to serve on the 2009 Economic Development Commission until December, 31, 2011. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 26th DAY OF May, 2009, Stanley D. Harpstead, Mayor ATTEST: Ronald J. Moorse, City Administrator