Ken Parker Resume

KENNETH R. L. PARKER 965 WALNUT STREET, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461 617-965-3723 • [email protected] • www.Parker2009.org

OBJECTIVE Control costs and improve services for Newton residents. SUMMARY A collaborative, innovative and creative leader with a 18-year history as a voice for positive change in Newton, 15 years of business and entrepreneurial experience, and a strong track record of getting results. HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Prepared a comprehensive vision and plan for reinventing local government in Newton, A Blueprint for Newton’s Future, in partnership with over 100 Newton residents  Saved Newton taxpayers $20 million and counting by identifying and implementing costsaving and new revenue measures.  Convened the Finance and Management Working Group which recommended management reforms many of which were endorsed by the Blue Ribbon Commission, several of which were subsequently adopted by the City of Newton  Led the successful effort to expand the public beach at Crystal Lake  Fought to restore cuts in hours at Newton’s main library and branch libraries  Chaired the Angino Farm Subcommittee that developed an ordinance with financial controls and sound management practices for the successful operation of Newton’s last working farm  Over 15 years of management experience as a business executive and entrepreneur  18 years as an elected municipal legislator with a record of success at getting policy results  Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing and public speaking  Extensive organizational planning and budgeting experience EXPERIENCE Alderman, City of Newton, Newton, MA (1992 – Present) Organizer, Finance & Management Working Group, City of Newton (2005) Chair, Programs & Services Committee, City of Newton (1998-2001) Publisher, Global Business Information Strategies, Inc., Newton, MA (March, 2005 – Present) Director of Operations, WorldTrade Executive, Inc., Concord, MA (1994 – 2005) EDUCATION University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1989-92) • Commonwealth Scholar, University Honors, Departmental (Political Science) Honors • Traveled the US researching hunger and malnutrition and wrote major paper Newton South High School (1984-88) • National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist REFERENCES Regarding chairing the Programs & Services Committee, particularly relating to the Newton Tree Preservation Ordinance: Amy Sangiolo, Alderman-at-large, Newton, Massachusetts Regarding leadership of Finance & Management Working Group: Todd Krasnow, Highland Capital Partners RECREATIONAL INTERESTS Backpacking, skiing, chess Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper