Thomas (Tom) Sibold
Covington
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at the City of Covington and Va Dept. of Transportation, enhancing municipal services and maintenance efficiency. Excelled in fostering regional cooperation and streamlining processes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and effective communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in infrastructure and equipment reliability, underscoring a commitment to community involvement and teamwork.
Qualified for executive administrator with proven background in municipal governance and policy development. Demonstrated ability to drive community initiatives and foster civic engagement. Successfully leveraged strategic planning and public speaking skills to advance key projects and legislative actions.
Professional community leader with significant experience in public service and governance. Demonstrates strong skills in policy development, community engagement, and strategic planning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently delivering results and fostering partnerships to address community needs. Strong communicator and problem-solver with commitment to creating positive change.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Covington City Council
City of Covington
06.2012 - 12.2024
- Streamlined bureaucratic processes, reducing wait times for residents seeking permits or other city services.
- Developed strategic partnerships with neighboring municipalities, fostering regional cooperation on shared issues.
- Participated in regional conferences and workshops to stay abreast of best practices in municipal governance.
- Fostered civil discourse among council members, creating a productive environment for debate and decisionmaking.
- Improved city infrastructure through diligent oversight of public works projects.
Maintenance Supervisor
Va Dept. of Transportation
08.1979 - 08.2017
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised (up to !00 in emergency situations) employees and scheduled shifts.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
Education
700 Hour Course On Heavy Equipment Op& Maint.
DSLCC
Alleghany County 06-1979
Skills
- Community Involvement
- Financial acumen
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Committee leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
Through the last twelve years on City Council, working with other local governments we made significant changes in the Alleghany Highlands. One of the first things i initiated was a regional committee made up of the four governments in the Alleghany Highland. Through This group we created the first revenue sharing program in the State of Virginia. Out of this came the pad site in Low Moor. A multi million dollar project to promote Industrial Development in the Highlands. Giving us one of the larger industrial pad sites in Virginia. Another accomplishment was the joint school system. This project took many years to complete. We've seen it to completion and the results have been a state of the art educational system. Again one of the first joint school system in Virginia that happened without consolidated local governments. Over the last several years I've served on several sate and local boards. I can give examples if needed.
Certification
I have numerous certifications past and present. I'm willing to expand on these in need be.
Timeline
Covington City Council
City of Covington
06.2012 - 12.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
Va Dept. of Transportation
08.1979 - 08.2017
I have numerous certifications past and present. I'm willing to expand on these in need be.
700 Hour Course On Heavy Equipment Op& Maint.
DSLCC
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