1. GEORGE A. DUSENBURY, IV
1177 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 * H: 404-373-0428 * C: 404-604-7803 * gdusenbury4@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strategic thinker experienced with building and managing effective organizations, programs and
operations. Specialize in the collaboration of government, nonprofits and business. Help clients
make organizational changes and implement tactics needed to achieve strategic goals.
SKILLS
 15+ years senior management experience
 Develop and execute strategic initiatives.
 Create innovative private-public
partnerships
 Integrate political considerations into
strategic and operational improvements
 Organizational assessment of nonprofits
and government agencies
 Public policy expertise in green space, the
environment, planning and transportation
 Coalition builder experienced with diverse
constituencies
 Strong track record of creating successful
organizations and programs
 Experience in local, state and federal
politics
CAREER EXPERIENCE
DUSENBURY CONSULTING LLC, Atlanta, GA – Principle, August 2014-present
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for clients to improve operations,
reduce inefficiencies, increase revenue, diversify collaborations and strengthen partnerships.
Clients include the Piedmont Park Conservancy, South Fork Conservancy, Memphis
Department of Parks and Recreation and Journey Men’s Shelter.
CITY OF ATLANTA, Atlanta, GA – Commissioner, Parks & Recreation Dept., June 2010-May 2014
Led a nationally-accredited department of 300+ full-time and 200+ seasonal employees, more
than 100 parks and 50 facilities, and an annual budget of $30+ million.
 Developed and implemented an integrated program plan to open 16 closed recreation
centers, enhance youth development programming and update IT & security infrastructure.
Increased annual after-school enrollment from 400 to more than 1000.
 Increased percent of residents living within ½-mile of a park from 50% to 65% through
key acquisitions and creative partnerships with businesses, nonprofits and govt. agencies.
 Reduced department electricity consumption by 20% and water use by more than 50%,
resulting in annual savings of more than $2.5 million.
 Implemented a unified asset management and work order system that shortened the routine
maintenance schedule, improved maintenance performance against goals and strengthened
justifications for annual budget requests;
 Created the city’s first on-line registration, reservation and membership program.
Enhanced customer service, increased revenue and improved financial accountability.
 Member of National Recreation and Park Association (urban directors) and City Parks
Alliance. Chaired local host committee for 2011 NRPA National Congress.

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PARK PRIDE, Atlanta, GA – Executive Director, May 2004-June 2010
Increased operating budget from $200,000 to more than $500,000 in 3 years; oversaw creation of
$200,000 + reserve fund. Launched capital improvement program. Expanded staff from 2 full-
time and 2 part-time positions to 7 full-time and 1 part-time positions.
 Performed situational assessment focused on program delivery, staff alignment and
allocation of financial and volunteer resources.
 Developed and implemented strategic plan to restructure all programs to align behind a
strategic vision of engaging geographically and ethnically diverse clientele focused on
small to mid-size capital improvements and advocacy.
 Created a network of more than 60 “friends-of-the-park” groups to foster community
engagement, facilitate improvements in individual parks and advocate for parks citywide.
 Developed and began implementation of second strategic plan. Expanded operations into
DeKalb County. Initiated successful fee-for-service program with the Atlanta BeltLine.
 Obtained first grants from the Woodruff, Campbell and other foundations; tripled funding
from the Blank Family Foundation; and initiated funding from UPS, Cox Enterprises, AGL
Resources, Turner, Home Depot, Lowe’s, KPMG, Kaiser, and Coca-Cola.
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, Atlanta, Georgia – District Director/Special Assistant,
October 2000-May 2004
Led the Congressman’s district office. Served as liaison to community, business & civic
leaders. Helped obtain federal funding to study the BeltLine.
NORTHEAST-MIDWEST INSTITUTE, Washington, DC – Policy Analyst, June 1999- August 2000
Oversaw the creation of and staffed bipartisan Congressional Task Forces to promote and
protect resources within the Delaware, Potomac and Susquehanna River Basins. Developed
and helped implement policy related to water resource management and financing.
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, Washington, DC – Legislative Director/Legislative
Assistant, May 1993-June 1999
Senior policy advisor on environment, energy, transportation and other issues. Wrote
testimony, drafted and garnered bipartisan support for amendments and legislation,
coordinated appropriations. Managed legislative staff.
 Wrote articles published in Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Boston Globe, Los Angeles
Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, Atlanta, Georgia – Legal Intern summer 1991, spring 1993
Provided legal analysis on federal wetlands law and the Coastal Zone Management Act
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION IV, Atlanta, Georgia – Legal Intern fall 1992
Conducted research and wrote legal memos for the Office of Water
EDUCATION
Emory University School of Law - Juris Doctor, with honors, 1993
Cornell University - Bachelor of Arts, English 1988