IRA J. BREZINSKY 93 Woodbridge Street, South Hadley, MA 01075 ibrezinsky@gmail.com | (413) 219-5962 SUMMARY Thave over 30 years of experience as a small business owner and entrepreneur, 28 years as a Town Meeting Member, 10 years as a School Committee Member, 6 years as an Appropriations Committee Member, and 4 years as a Selectboard Member. Along the way, I have developed excellent communications skills with an ability to listen, respect differing opinions, develop relationships and build consensus to achieve common goals. My unique perspective, combined with my demonstrated commitment to community and collaboration, will allow me to think strategically and creatively to solve problems, offer guidance, and make decisions on behalf of residents, businesses, taxpayers, and municipal government. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE BRW ELECTRONICS BRATTLEBORO, VT AND GREENFIELD, MA OWNER & PRESIDENT 1986 — present © Negotiate buy/sell, dealer, and franchise contracts with corporate enterprise; merchandise agreements with vendors; and real estate leases for store locations Manage relationships with more than 20 vendors to maintain top product offerings at best prices Manage, mentor and support team of up to 25 employees across multiple stores in New England + Run bi-weekly payroll, manage employee schedules, develop financial forecasts and budgets, track and replenish inventory, and remain compliant with all business regulations including HR functions Design and implement marketing through social media, radio, television, print, and community outreach Simultaneously merchandise and maintain high quality, high rent retail storefronts in multiple communities RADIOSHACK CORPORATION ‘SPRINGFIELD AND HOLYOKE, MA Senior Manager 1980 — 1985 ‘© Managed staff of up to 15 employees with responsibility for the overall operation and P&L of the store ‘© Monitored inventory supplies and merchandise replenishment throughout various business cycles Provided strategic insights to district, regional, and divisional managers HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WESTHAMPTON, MA Instrumental Music Director 1979 - 1980 © Directed 6 music ensembles and provided music training to approximately 250 students in grades 7-12 © Directed various musical and theatrical performances © Taught classroom music © Organized school-wide music events (CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL SPRINGFIELD, MA Music Director 1977-1979 Began with a high school band of 12 students and grew the program to over 100 in less than two years Directed 3 music ensembles and provided music training for more than 100 students in grades 7-12 Directed various musical and theatrical performances, Volunteered time to start program of music lessons in 4 parochial elementary schools in Springfield ‘Taught classroom music Organized school-wide music eventsGOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE. South Hadley Selectboard, 2012-present Plains Elementary School Building Committee, 2010-present South Hadley Town Meeting Review Committee, 2010, 2015 ‘South Hadley Charter Commission, 2008-2009 South Hadley Golf Commission, 2006-2009 South Hadley Appropriations Committee, 2006-2012 South Hadley Capital Planning Committee, 2006-present South Hadley Middle and High School Building Committees, 1995-2000 South Hadley School Committee, 1994-2000, 2002-2006 South Hadley Superintendent Search Committee, 1993 South Hadley High School Council, 1992-1994 South Hadley Town Meeting Member, 1988-present South Hadley Drug and Alcohol Task Force, 1985-1990 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST AMHERST, MA BACHELOR OF ARTS. 1973-1977 Major: Music © Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL AND WORK RELATED ASSOCIATIONS Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) Massachusetts Select man's Association (MSA) RadioShack Dealer Advisory Committee Steren Electronics Dealer Advisory Committee Chairman Ad Hoc Committee of National RadioShack Dealers and Franchisees VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE. South Hadley Citizen of the Year, 2015 President and charter member of Music and Arts South Hadley, 2015-present Co-founder FallsFest Music and Arts Festival, 2013-present South Hadley High School Co-Tennis Coach, 2001-2003 Charter member and founder South Hadley Community Band, 1992-present ‘Volunteer music teacher South Hadley Public Schools, 1990-2000 Plains School PTO Treasurer, 1986-1988 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES * Avid tennis player, skier and hiker © Musician performing in various community bands and brass ensembles Traveled extensively in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Middle East, Caribbean, Brazil and more