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Dear Mr. Mejia,

I have recently learned of your opening for a City Manager, and I am writing to submit my resume for consideration. As someone with seven years of municipal experience and two years of experience as a Deputy City Manager, I believe I am ready to take on the duties and responsibilities of a City Manager.

My professional experience includes listening to the concerns of citizens of the city of Sunnyvale and then working with elected officials to get these concerns addressed. I think my experience as Deputy City Manager of Sunnyvale has prepared me nicely to be the City Manager of Smithville.

The following is a list of my most relevant accomplishments and qualifications.

Earned Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Colgate University

Forecasted revenue and expenses to ensure City was on budget

Recruited, Hired and trained various city employees

Coordinated town halls and other public appearances for citizens to speak with their elected officials

I believe the role of City Manager is one of the most influential leadership roles in a city government. I have the utmost respect for this position, and I think that will help me do the job better than other candidates for this role. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Mardelle J. Brown

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Include These City Manager Skills

  • Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred, Bachelor’s degree acceptable
  • Decision-making skills
  • Five years of municipal experience
  • Financial acumen
  • Leadership skills
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Logic and reasoning
  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage people and resources
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Systems Analysis and Evaluation skills
  • Time Management Skills

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