Costa, Kristina
Kristina Costa
7 Fulton Street
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
845.298-8485
Supervisor Office
MAR 1 5 20n
Received
February 27, 2011
Chris Cotsey, Supervisor
Wappinger Town Hall
20 Middlebush Road
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Dear Supervisor Colsey, Councilmen Beale, Bettina. Paoloni and Councilwoman Czarniecki:
I am very interested in becoming a member of the Town of Wappinger Falls. During my
research, I was very excited to learn about your part-time Legislative Aid position in the
Southern Dutchess News and strongly feel my qualifications and your requirements are a great
match. Attached is my resume for your consideration.
Working for many years in the Village ofWappingers Falls, I have extensive experience
interacting with residents and many municipal departments, including the Town of Wappinger
and our shared constituents. I am confident to say that this position is very appropriate for me as
I can "hit-the-ground-running" and perform the duties needed.
Moreover, 1 am proactive, very resourceful, organized, detail-oriented and have excellent
communication skills, both orally and written. On an interpersonal level, 1 conduct myself
professionally at all times and maintain a good rapport with persons on all levels of an
organization, both internally and externally.
I would like to meet you and present my credentials in person.
Thank you for your consideration.
Most sincerely,
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Kristina Costa
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MAR 2 3 2011
TOWN OF
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CLERK
KRISTINA COSTA
7 Fulton StIMt, WappIngers Fells, New Yorlr 12S9fJ tUI. 2fB..U8$
SUMMARY OF QUAUFICATION~
HJghIy motivated and accomplished TRUSTEE and LEGISLA nvc AID off&ring diver8li1i8d expetienoB ~ and
dir&eting daUy t:lpel8tJof18 of a municipality. R8COtd of sound docision-maIdng and sIrategic planning skills. Excellent
problem-&oMng and projed COOIt1InatIon and execution abIItiu. Skilled at harding the public with ~ and
diplomacy. Df'ImontJttatfK ability to communicate ell'ectiv9Jy with indMdull8 at alltlveIa of the OI'f1IiT/IZation.
RflsoulC6fu1. eIricitmt Wf1I orgentzed and flexible. Strong pteB/Kllation and negotiation skIIs. Pro-adiw and I8am
oriented manager. Ability to build and maintain effective business reIation8ftipB. Experience applicable to diver3e
it'H:Ju8trlf1s and opportuniliN.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VILLAGE OF WAPPIHGERS FALLS; W~ Fau.. NY
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Participating 88 a member of 8 team, the LegjII8tiYe body, to protect and advance the lmerest$ of the community
Induding its mission, viaion and values. by efrectNeIy governing the operation. and promoting development of the
Village as pt'eI(:ribed by law.
· Serve on the /..egl8lative, police, l1lCI'8ation. and tree commitI:ees.Uailon to the Zoning Board of Appeelt.
· Proactive in creetlng, 18Sisting, working. 8Itending end 8dvertilfng of aU n!lCAta1lon dep8rtrnent communlty
activitieIlncluding PicnIo-in- 'fhe..PaNRoof.... Then. September 11111 C8f8monle8 (~rJ, Tree lighting
oemmony. pertidpl!de in St. Patrick', Day Parade then monitor actMties.
· Attend Wat8I'&hed Awareness meetingt and Cfeen.eweep litter-pick up. SpeciallnterMt in the environment.
. Attend boafd meetings.
· Cooperate and efl9dively work with neighboring rnuniapatlties.
· Participate in the development and appn:waI of policies, amendments end local laws.. WOft closely with at1xlmeys
and depa11ment heeds to ~ end F8Vise inapplicabte JocaI zoning Iawa. Demonstrate succesa1u1 blIow-through
en all nMsionlS.
· ~m8ldng taUtinlzing appropriate fUnding of departments and line items wittt the implements
on adopting a sound fiIcaI budget
. Sound decisions on pnx::urwnent and spending poIlcJes.
· Study 1he needs and intefeIts of the community and address them in a timely manner. Refer ooncems to
appropriate depwImenta and boerds. AIsi8t and help c:onstttuenl8 anyway feaait*t.
· Act 88 an adYocate br the Village through contact with various gtOUpt and pubIie ofIic:laJs.
· Assist in the f'8M8l'Ch, formation, creation. end adoption of long-range plal'l8 and goals for the VlOage.
. Address employee 00I'ICel 'Ia end act appropriatety for 8 successful outcome.
· Proactive in attending training oppot11Initle$ In Older to expand my knowtedge of eftIective 1eadet1tNp.
· Spearheaded a resoh.Ition to match funds for the NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry GnInt Program and
a88isted in the appflcatlon of said grant.
. Advocate and alllst W\ the long-term Capital Improvement Plan (lWRP)
. Adept in ~ campaigring practioes
VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS ZONING BOARD OF APP!AL8, Wappingen F"', NY
Zoning Board of AppetIM IIembtr; 2007 -10
· Make dedIiont of importance 10 the c::ommunlty by adhering to the local and jucicialiaws deIlgned to irtterpnJt. to
perfect, and to 8ml1.h 1he validity or zoning regarding the bdon and appeal. a or the community while
impacting property Interwls impof1ant to indMduets.
THE DISCALCED CARMEUTE NUNS, Seac:on, NY
HfIad.Cook; 1/10 - ~
· Meal preparation for ell dietary need& in this private reeidenlial kik:hen while employing safe foocJ..handling
practices.
ST. FRANCIS HOMECARE. PouGhkMPM. NY
Community UIItIon; 1/10 - 8/10
. Supf.'IOI'tild all SFH ComfTlIMlity events. This le8deIahip role encompassed heavy public contact pubIiciz:inu and
leading monthfy wortulhops, monthly support group$. Annuaf Caregivers Conference. 0l6ce of the Aging lUrrmer
picnicl, and varioutl heelth and hospjtal-based meetinga. 8uiIt SUOC8IIfuI bcJaileM f1llationahipl while
spearheading and attending lnter-county progrema with 0utehe8a. UI8ter, Of3nge, RcdI8nd end SUllIvan Oftic:le of
the Aging depai'tmenta. Secuntd speIIkera and meeting pI8c:es for 'M)fbhopa. Secured epeaking ..~ for
manager and nutritionist within 8 countie8. Panel member CI'Nting, orgeRz:ing. 1Idvet'tiIlng, .-lei fwId.naislng
initiatives for Annual Caregivem Cortfefenoe.
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