Joseph Mitchell
DuBois,PA
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Twisted Antler LTD
04.2024 - Current
- Specializing in manufacturing, consulting, food plots and wildlife habitat forage products
- FFL07 SOT2
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Elevated brand visibility by spearheading comprehensive digital marketing campaign.
- Developed strategic business plan, guiding company towards sustainable growth and profitability.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
Executive Director
DuBois Redevelopment Authority
08.2011 - 08.2024
- Recruit and retain businesses, economic development for City and surrounding area
- Apply for and administer grants, including CDBG, DCNR, RACP, PennDOT/DCED multimodal, CFA, USDA, Greenways and various others
- Manage Redevelopment Authority’s incubator building
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization. Including administering revolving loan funds
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization's reach and influence.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Regional Outside Sales Representative
Susquehanna Fire Equipment
03.2010 - 12.2023
- Sales of fire, municipal and commercial equipment to public, private, non-profit and government organizations
- Built strong customer relationships through regular communication, follow-up, and exceptional service.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within assigned territory.
- Contributed insights on competitors'' tactics observed during field visits.
- Fulfilled customer queries over phone, in-person and through email to provide and maintain highest level of customer care.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
IT Administrator
DuBois City
08.2011 - 08.2024
- Manage City’s information technology system including servers, workstations, websites, email, electronic doors locks and cameras
- Manage special IT related projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and implemented appropriate solutions for improved workflow efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively for timely procurement of IT equipment while adhering to budget constraints.
- Facilitated smooth software upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced network performance, upgrading infrastructure components to support increased data traffic.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Deputy Director
Clearfield County Emergency Management
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Supervisor for county911 center
- Respond to and aid in incident management
- Diagnose and correct computer, network, phone and radio system problems
- Initiate and manage grants
- Program, maintain, and diagnose problems with computer aided dispatch software (Logisys)
- Train new hires
- Obtain quotes and proposals for equipment purchases, oversee projects
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - economics
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05.2005
HACC, Bucks, Butler, FEMA, State
PennsylvaniaSkills
- Window operating systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat / Illustrator
- Program management
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Operations management
- Business administration
LEADERSHIP and COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
- Fire Department DuBois Fire Department ISO class1- Numerous positions including Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief and Chief. Department delegate, department trustee, banquet committee chairperson, department grant administrator, company Captain and Lieutenant.
- Pennsylvania State Fire Advisory Board- One of the thirteen voting board members appointed to represent my region giving advisement to the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioners on policies, procedures, and future planning for the Pennsylvania State Fire Service.
- Board President for multiple organizations over the last 15 years. Including, Amserv Dusan, DuBois Area Economic Development, DuBois Area Chamber of Commerce
Awards
American Legion Firefighter of the year, Received an award for being state and national firefighter of the year through the American Legion
Certification
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques Training, PA State Fire Academies
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - Pro Board accredited
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - Pro Board accredited
- Fire Instructor I, II Certifications – Pro Board accredited
Timeline
Business Owner
Twisted Antler LTD
04.2024 - Current
Executive Director
DuBois Redevelopment Authority
08.2011 - 08.2024
IT Administrator
DuBois City
08.2011 - 08.2024
Regional Outside Sales Representative
Susquehanna Fire Equipment
03.2010 - 12.2023
Deputy Director
Clearfield County Emergency Management
01.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor’s degree - economics
Bucknell University
HACC, Bucks, Butler, FEMA, State
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