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DAVID BRENTON 221 Murphy Street, Apartment 50, Bellburg, PA, 19103, USA (001) 267-970-9175 [email protected]

DEVELOPMENTAL OBJECTIVE

Public service excellence can only be achieved by attention to both policy development and implementation. Excellent research and policy making must be augmented with and effective translation of policy into organizational dynamics, processes and technical solutions. To this end, I have a particular interest in the organization and execution of public administration and the relationship between governmental institutions and the private sector and its appropriate role in public services. It is my objective to enhance my skill and knowledge as an expert of these issues.

EDUCATION

September 2004 - Present University of Education Fels Institute of Government Master of Government Administration (Graduation May 2006) Concentration in Public Management and Performance Measurement

October 1998 – July 2001 University of York (York, UK) Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Politics & Economics First Class Honours

EXPERIENCE

September 2004 - Present Fels Scholarship Program - Project Associate Bellburg Department of Human Services

 Directing the development of a childcare performance management program as part of ongoing collaboration between the Fels Institute and DHS  Leading a design workgroup in the development of a DHS Court Unit Management Information System to support frontline social and legal workers and management visibility of processes  Providing support to the Fels/DHS Performance Based Contracting system for providers of fostercare and child social services  Administration and project management of Fels resources and team members in all DHS collaborative projects

August 2002 – August 2004 Management Consultant Accenture, London Office, UK

 Business process development, change management and technology consulting  Customer Relationship Management specialization with private sector clients in the UK  Management Information System deployment and training program development and delivery  Extensive experience with eLearning and employee training design and application  Extensive project, team management and client relationship management experience Summer 1999 & 2000 Parliamentary Research Assistant Rt.Hon Alan Milburn MP Constituency Office, Darlington, UK

 Management of constituent casework in regard to government administration at central and local level in the UK for Member of Parliament. Involved extensive work with local constituents and representative groups  Extensive pastoral work with constituents providing advice, assistance and information  Member of Parliament constituency caseload analysis and development of management processes to improve tracking of casework and efficiency of service delivery  Liaison with national and local government, public agencies and private sector on economic development and quality of life concerns in Darlington area.

HONORS & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 Fels Scholarship – University of Pennsylvania 2004-06  Academic Chair, Fels Institute of Government, Student Advisory Board 2004-05  Captain, Wharton School of Business Rugby Football Club, 2004-05  Treasurer, University of York Rugby Football Club, 2000-01  York University North American Exchange Scholarship, University of Illinois, 1999-2000

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Project Leader, Accenture Princes’ Trust Volunteer & Mentoring Program, London (03-04)  UK Volunteer Reserve, Royal Signals (95-01), British Army Civil Affairs Group (02-04)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

 Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Software  Experience and Training with SAS Statistical Analysis Software  Experience with Microsoft Visio & Project  Good Understanding of Dreamweaver Web Development Software