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Colsey, Christopher J .. ~ Christopher J. Colsey 92 Fieldstone Boulevard P, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 P, (914) 298-6044 P, colsey@hvi.net May 24, 2000 RECEIVED MAY 26 2000 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF WAPPINGER Constance o. Smith, Supervisor Town of Wappinger 20 Middlebush Road Wappingers Falls NY 12~90 Dear Supervisor Smith: I enclose my resume for your consideration relative to the vacancy on the Conservation Advisory Board. It is my understanding that this voluntary committee requires a regular monthly obligation. As one that values our community, I applaud the town's efforts to not only recognize the needs of its citizen stakeholders, but to also consider the effects that progress places upon our natural resources. As a Town of Wappinger homeowner and parent, I wish the natural beauty of the Southern Dutchess area to be appreciated by our future generations. With an undergraduate degree in Natural Science, and my progress toward my Masters in Public Administration, I believe I can contribute to this committee. I ask your favorable consideration upon my qualifications. {l~' Christo~et Comey Christopher J. Colsey 92 Fieldstone Boulevard fh Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 fh (914) 298-6044 fh colsey@hvi.net J Thirteen years business experience J Continuous self development J Proven leadership abilities J Community and professional involvement Emplovment Historv 1/93 - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Claims Manager (1/99) - Responsible for supervising auto claims personnel and direct repair shops in the Hudson ValleylUpstate region. Duties include personnel recruitment & development, departmental budgeting and customer service complaint resolution. Claims/Systems Training Supervisor (10/95) - Responsible for coordination, development and presentation of claims, computer, management and new hire training. Master Field Claims Representative (1193-10/95) - Specializing in auto/general liability losses, to include management of a litigation caseload. 4/91 - 12/92 9/89 - 4/91 1/88 - 9/89 Maryland Insurance Group, Workers Compensation Claims Representative State Auto Insurance Companies, Multi-Lines Claims Representative Allstate Insurance Company, Personal Lines Claims Representative Professional Trainine: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (3 of 10 parts) Associate In Claims (1992) Certificate In PA Workers Compensation (1992) Vale National School- Auto Damage Appraisal Program (1990) Academic Trainine: 9/99 - Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Pursuing Master of Public Administration-Human Resources degree 9/96 - 1/98 Empire State College (SUNY) Graduate business credits (9 earned) 1987 Messiah College, Grantham, P A Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Health Education Professional Associations & Activities Dutchess County Republican Committee - Committee Member Nationwide Insurance Civic Action Program - NY Chair 1995-99 Wappingers Central School District - Budget Committee 1997/98 Arbitration Forums, Inc. - arbitration panelist Personal Associations & Activities American Taekwondo Association - Black Belt (Recommended) 6/00 Crisis Pregnancy Center of Poughkeepsie - Fund-raiser Volunteer Grace Bible Church - youth leader, softball coach, teacher Candidate - Town of Wappinger 3"' Ward Council; Republican Committee