Gutzler, Barbara A
1Jarbara ..Jll. gutzler
5 RUSSET LANE
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
(914) 297 - 5212
Mr. Ralph Holt
Town of Wappinger Recreation
Town Hall
Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590
Dear Ralph,
I have learned of the resignation of Bernie Reimer
as Recreation Director, effective January 1, 1997. I wish
to apply for this position, and my resume is enclosed.
My education and work experience qualify me for
this position. I have a bachelor's degree in health,
physical education, and recreation, and have completed 36
credits toward my master's degree in education. I taught
high school in the Bronx and am currently substituting in
the Millbrook School District. My job in Millbrook calls
for me to work with students of all ages, grades k through
12, as well as with administration.
I have successfully managed retail stores and
increased sales and profits; interviewed, hired, and trained
permanent and seasonal employees; scheduled employee work
hours, much to the satisfaction of my supervisors. For the
last five years I have served as a member of the Wappinger
Recreation Committee and have been extremely active in many
activities, including our beloved Haunted House. I am
familiar with many recreation operations and town policies.
Ralph, I believe my experience uniquely qualifies
me for the position of Recreation Director. I do understand
that I will have to resign my seat of the town recreation
committee, but I am anxious to continue to serve our town.
I look forward to discussing this with you at the earliest
possible moment.
November 13, 1996
~
Barbara Gutzler
cc: Constance Smith, Supervisor'
BARBARA A. GU1ZLER
5 Russet Lane
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
914-297-5212
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Brown's Auto Driving School, Wappingers Falls, NY (April, 1995-July, 1995)
Temporary job as Driver Training Instructor.
Expressly Portraits (February, 1994 - March, 1995)
Studio Manager, Poughkeepsie Galleria, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Responsible for overall studio operations, including staff recruiting and training;
maintenance of photography equipment; inventory control; photographing individuals
and groups of all ages.
Cole National Corporation, Things Remembered Division (April, 1983-February, 1994)
Manager of Things Engraved, Poughkeepsie Galleria. Responsible, on both store wide
and district wide basis, for recruiting and training employees. On store level,
responsible for employee scheduling, store budgets, coordinating special events at
Poughkeepsie Galleria, and visual displays. Honored as Outstanding Store Manager
for 1991.
Assistant Store Manager, Nanuet, NY (April, 1983 - May, 1984)
Promoted to Store Manager, Fishkill, NY (May, 1984)
Promoted to Store Manager, Middleto\\t1l, NY (July, 1985)
Promoted to Store Manager, Newburgh, NY (February, 1986)
Selection of personnel, training, sales management and forecasting, scheduling
and payroll control, inventory control.
Huckleberry Finn Pottery, Inc. (January, 1982-March, 1983)
Sales Clerk, Syracuse, NY (January, 1982-June, 1982)
Promoted to Assistant Store Manager, Syracuse, NY (June, 1982)
Promoted to Store Manager, Nanuet, NY (November, 1982)
Selection of personnel, training, scheduling, sales, inventory control,
merchandising.
Dale Carnegie Institute, Syracuse, NY (April, 1981-June, 1981)
Instructional Representative
Sales of training courses for business and industry in the Central New York area.
Chamber of Commerce of the United States (December, 1980-March, 1981)
Membership Representative, Syracuse, NY
Direct responsibility of promotional activities and membership drives in the
Central New York business community.
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McGraw-Hill Book Company (1974-1980)
Sales Representative, Syracuse, NY
. Analysis of college textbook markets with recommendations for future publishing.
Promoting of instructional materials. Development and administration of territorial
sales budget and coordination of instructional materials on a nationwide basis.
Development of training guides. Training new sales representatives.
Academy of Mount St Ursula (1971-1974) Bronx, NY
Instructor of Physical Education and Health
Development of a physical education curriculum. Administration of the intramural
sports program. Teaching of physical education and health on the secondary level.
EDUCATION:
Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, NY (September, 1971 - May, 1974)
Thirty-six credits earned toward Master of Science, Education.
Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, Education, 1971.
Completed approximately 250 hours toward the New York State curriculwn for
Credentialed Alcoholism Counselor.
Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY (September, 1969 - May, 1971)
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1967.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Dale Carnegie course in Human Relations, 1981.
Xerox Professional Selling Skills course, 1974.
New York State Real Estate Salesperson course, 1986.
Real Property Appraisal course, 1987.
Licensed New York State Real Estate Salesperson.
Planning and Zoning Course, 1988.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Member, To\\'11 of Wappinger Republican Committee. Coordinated political campaigns, voter
registration, voter mailings, and transportation of voters to polls, For three years, successfully
organized to\\'11 fimd raising events.
Member, Dutchess ColUlty Republican Committee.
Member, Town of Wappinger Recreation Commission. Duties include overseeing operations
of three town recreation areas and assisting in all Recreation Commission fimctions.
Member, Town of Wappinger Community Day Committee.
Responsibilities include organizing participants into their proper marching band/color guard
categories, and overseeing the smooth operation of the Community Day Parade.
Fonner Volunteer, New York State Prison System: Workshops for inmates on drug and
alcohol abuse; Camp Beacon, Fishkill, NY 1991-1992.
Named by Wappinger Town Supervisor Constance Smith to serve on the Greenway
Committee.
Worked with Project Hire, Wappingers Central School District. Hired students and trained
them in the business world Focus was on developing self-confidence, self-esteem, respect for
the public, customer service, and business decorum. Did similar work with the Newburgh
City School District.