Town Of Colonial Beach

Employment Application

Feb 07, 2023
submission #60
Personal Information

Application

What position are you applying for? Assistant Town Manager
What is your desired compensation? within the posted range
When are you available to start work? prefer 90 days' notice to current employer
Are you willing to relocate? Yes
Please select which of the following shifts you are looking for. Day, Evening, Night, Weekends, Rotating, On Call
What type of work are you looking for? Full-time
Please list any additional information you believe relevant to your application (e.g. skills, certifications, etc.) ICMA Credentialed Manager State grants management systems including DHCD, VDOT, and DCR WordPress editing Microsoft 365 Admin and Google suite skills

Contact Information

Last Lawless
First Matthew
Middle Reges
Address 495 Valley St, Scottsville VA 24590-4969
Phone Number +15405333219
Email [email protected]

Personal Information

Driver's License Yes
Driver's License State VA
Driver's License Number T63106777
Are you at least 18 years old? Yes
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? Yes
Have you previously worked for the Town of Colonial Beach in any capcity? No

Work Experience: List past relevant work experience. Please include US Military service.

Employer Town of Scottsville
Phone +14342869267
Address 401 Valley St, Scottsville VA 24590-4969
Position Held Town Administrator
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY) 03/2018
Supervisor Mayor Ron Smith
Summary of Duties (Do Not Put "See Resume") Leadership: 12-member staff implementing objectives of 7-member elected town council Team Building: Recruited and trained staff including police chief, town clerk, and new university internships Innovation: Enhanced engagement through focus groups, streaming video, and mail and online surveys Development: Recruited new businesses from the Charlottesville market and filled vacant historic buildings Finance: Secured $1.6m+ grants from agencies to leverage Town funds. 90% success on applications Advocacy: Took Council goals to General Assembly and got bills to passage Current Projects: ARPA implementation, Small business development, Site plans for commercial development, Adaptive reuse of vacant factory, Public art design and community organizing, Comprehensive Plan update
Reason for Leaving Professional Development
Do You Have Additional Work Experience to List? Yes

Work Experience: List past relevant work experience. Please include US Military service.

Employer Town of Boones Mill
Phone +15403345404
Address 77 Jacob Boon Lane, Boones Mill VA 24065
Position Held Town Manager
Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY) 06/01/2015 to 02/28/2018
Supervisor Mayor Ben Flora
Summary of Duties (Do Not Put "See Resume") Leadership: 7-member staff implementing objectives of 7-member elected town council Strategy: Crafted new comprehensive plan and annual strategic plans Finance: Launched +100% growth in general fund, refinanced town debt, re-negotiated credit lines and loans Partnerships: Secured $1M+ from DHCD, VDOT, and Tobacco Commission to construct new facilities Entrepreneurship: brought brewing and manufacturing to town by empowering investors, simplifying processes Tech: Created new online payment portal for residents and established new social media presence for the town Representative Projects: Designed and renovated new farmers market, Pub Runs program with Hammer & Forge Brewery, Historic Train Depot revitalization, Factory renovation for new manufacturing firms, Comprehensive Plan update
Reason for Leaving Professional Development
Do You Have Additional Work Experience to List? No

Education

Please select the highest level of education completed. Graduate
School Name American University
Dates Attended (MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) 08/2009 to 06/2011
Did you graduate? Yes
Degree Earned MPA

Documents:

Please upload any documents you think relevant to your application (resume, transcripts, cover letter, etc.) M Lawless cover letter Colonial Beach.pdf, Lawless CV current.pdf

Reference 1

Name Doug Walker
Phone +15403250684
Email [email protected]
Relationship to you (e.g. former supervisor) previous supervisor and current colleague and mentor

Reference 2

Name Dr. Anthony Starke
Phone +18048277313
Email [email protected]
Relationship to you (e.g. former supervisor) professor in Equity Policy Analysis

Reference 3

Name Charles Hartgrove
Phone +14342975942
Email [email protected]
Relationship to you (e.g. former supervisor) colleague

Verify Application

Signature Matthew R. Lawless