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Sociology / Education
Master of Arts
Town Manager
Chief Administrative Officer for Town of 6,500 residents, $1.1M budget, and 28 full time employees
- Implemented the first merit pay scale including personnel policies for Town employees by researching similar scales and utilizing a cross-function team.
- Reduced the cost of employee healthcare by 25% by developing specifications, improved data collection and executing a supplier on-boarding plan including an employee rollout to increase the success of the implementation.
- Delivered the first Olde Towne Faire utilizing a cross-function team of staff, community members and the Town Council.
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Walden Town Manager
Responsible for the efficient fiscal management of two administrative departments of the Town. Official custodian of Town Records.
- Administered budget after adoption.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate all Town Staff.
- Established and maintained records management system.
- Responded to and resolved difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Oversaw the daily administration and business of the [company name] as guided by the elected Board of Trustees. Served as personnel director in establishing and implementing human resources policies and administered daily practices.
- Applied appropriate management methods in order to improve work flow, simplify reporting procedures, and implement cost reductions.
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Psychology
Master of Arts
Secondary Science Education
Town Manager
Chief administrator for the [company name] (population 2,500)
- Reported to a five member board of commissioners
- Developed the annual budget and capital improvement program ($2.1 million)
- Served as the finance and human resource officer
- Provided general oversight of municipal departments; public works, administration, tax collection, planning and zoning, and police (30 FTE)
- Prepared and managed federal, state and local grants
- Communicated with the board of commissioners and other local governments regarding municipal policies and actions
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Public Relations
Public Administration
Town Manager of Coats
Managed $2.9 million operating budget and 20 employees in 6 departments.
- Responsible for grant procurement, budget development, economic development and strategic planning.
- Developed and implemented board approved ordinances for commercial real estate.
- Designed town's first web site.
- Obtained funding and facilitated the development of new playground and parking for municipal park.
- Brokered town and county partnership to extend sewer lines for future commercial development.
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Master of Arts
Assistant Town Manager
Managed the Information Technology Department, Library, Parks and Recreation, Golf Course Manager, Community Services. Chaired the joint Town and Board and Education Safety Committee. Administrated of the Town's Insurance Program (General Liability and Workers Compensation). Managed open enrollment process for benefits. Human Resources and Labor Relations Director (180 employees and 5 Unions).
- Prepared recommendations to annual budget after comparing prior year budget to actual performance.
- Prepared and Administered Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $100,000 to bring multiple town facilities into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Co-chair of Capital Improvement Committee and selected to make recommendation to Town Manager.
- Resolved personnel issues by being diplomatic and objective.
- Ability to work on multiple projects in a time-sensitive fast paced environment.
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Bachelor of Arts
Education
Management, Business, Economics
Assistant Town Manager
Assistant to the Town Manager in the administration of Town Hall, Public Works, Recreation, Community Center/Beaches departmental operations. Oversee the management/supervision of 35 municipal employees in terms of recruitment, termination and personnel matters. Other responsibilities includes: insurance management, purchasing agent, code compliance and acting Recreation Director. In addition to assisting the Town Manager with political special projects as may have risen.
- Experienced administrator with diversified leadership experience responsible for troubleshooting operations.
- Acted as interim Town Manager during the manager's absence.
- Organized, trained and conducted training of focus groups as needed for various work stations.
- Edited and organized the Town's personnel policy manual, to improve management techniques.
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Bachelor of Science
Science Public Administration
Business Administration
Town Manager
- Directed all municipal administrative operations.
- Responsible for providing leadership, direction and management of all municipal departments including the Finance Department, Human Resources, Police, the Town Attorney, the Town Clerk and the Town Library.
- Managed Water and Sewer Utility including budgeting, design, construction, and capital improvements.
- Implemented a performance based budgeting process.
- Developed and monitored the Town Annual Budget and presented this document to a seven member Commission for approval.
- Represented the Commission at all interagency meetings with Federal, State, and local government officials.
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Town, City, And County Management
Town, City, And County Management
Town Manager
- Developed code of ethics for the town
- Formed new organizational chart with oversight by the manager
- Researched music licensing agreement
- Coordinated and served as liaison for Citizen Academy
- Researched and implemented budget and performance measurements for the town
- Worked with manager and finance officer to create budget FY 2006
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Natural Resources And Environmental Management
Marine Biology
Management
Town Manager
Supervised 22 full-time employees and oversaw departments including Public Works, Police, [company name], Administration, Finance, Zoning, and Parks and Recreation
- Managed .7 million GAD wastewater treatment plant and public water system
- Created pedestrian master plan, recreation master plan and comprehensive land usage plan
- Implemented $.5 million CWMTF grant and other green projects and initiatives
- Engineered and completed multiple greenway improvements: bridges, boardwalk, hiking trail
- Managed $2 million annual budget and oversaw Tourist Development Authority
- Created multiple new events and programs while managing several existing festivals
- Completed comprehensive analysis of water and sewer rates, employee pay and health plans
- Oversaw multiple major infrastructure improvements and upgrades
- Proactively engaged the community through various external approaches
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Liberal Studies
Master of Arts
Town Manager
Reported to Town Council and directed all day to day operations of the Town
- Carried out policy direction provided by the Town Council
- Oversaw planning, approval and construction of skate park in Moraga Commons
- Prepared and presented staff reports to Town Council
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Journalism
Public Administration
Mediation & Facilitation
Town Manager, Finance Director, Human Resources Director
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a municipal government with a population of 3,700 residents, 25 full-time employees, seven major departments, three union bargaining units and more than 75 part-time employees; designed and directed several community visioning and planning efforts; Authored Town’s first 10-yr Capital Investment Plan (CIP); successfully negotiated $20 million settlement of landmark, nationally significant litigation with decommissioning nuclear power plant; chaired or served on numerous local, regional, and state boards and committees
- Successfully managed annual operating and capital budgets in excess of $5 million, hard assets in excess of $33 million and capital reserve accounts in excess of $13 million never ending a fiscal year in the red; designed and implemented comprehensive plan to shift Town from a single taxpayer comprising more than 90% of local tax base to equitable taxation assessments town-wide that resulted in stable tax revenues and eliminated economic volatility
- Created job descriptions, compensation & benefits scales for all employees; overhauled personnel policies & procedures; led all workplace investigations; negotiated all union bargaining unit contracts
- Chief spokesperson for the Town; designed and administered all internal and external communications; led all media and public relations efforts; designed website and marketing materials
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Political Science / Economics
Public Administration
Intern, Assistant to The Town Manager
- Conducted research for the public works department and drafted short term plans concerning modernization of equipment and service delivery.
- Conducted cost analyses to establish budget priorities within all departments.
- Reviewed and updated HR policies, workplace safety policies and personnel records.
- Managed conflict between municipal government and non-profit contractors.
- Evaluated economic development plans and released RFPs to contractors to initiate plans into action.
- Developed a Grants Administration Manual to streamline the grants management
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Medical
Town Manager and Human Resources Secretary
- Provided administrative support to Town Manager and Human Resources Coordinator including typing, filing, copying, mailings and general assistance with projects and research.
- Coordinated schedule of conference rooms and maintained town manager's schedule.
- Handled multi-line phones; managed mail distribution; maintained supply inventory; performed receptionist duties; recorded meeting minutes; processed weekly general government payroll for all town office departments.
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Pre-law
Master of Arts
Teaching License
Town Manager
Supervised all town staff
- Developed town budget
- Reviewed capital improvement projects
- Consumed economic data and forecasted revenues and expenditures
- Conferred with staff in surrounding counties on matters in common
- Managed town contracts to include develop RFPs and contract enforcement
- Oversaw management of town infrastructure
- Provided cost analyses for town projects
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Arts And Sciences
Master of Arts
Assistant to The Town Manager
Cultivated strong working relationships with all functional areas of the [company name]; acted as a liaison during multiple projects and assignments.
- Member of the town's negotiation team working towards successful Union Labor Contracts for multiple town departments
- Assist in the preparation of the municipal budget to be presented to the Budget Committee for final approval
- Researched, developed, and executed multiple surveys on behalf of town government that resulted in various ordinance amendments, revisions and adoption
- Responsible for the coordination of the licensing procedure and application process for all town-licensed businesses in compliance with town law
- Developed excellent interpersonal and customer service skills through daily interaction with the public, providing support to townspeople
- [company name] Wellness Coordinator
- Assist in maintaining and updating the Town's website
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
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Applied Science
Secretary to The Town Manager
Transcribed correspondence for Town Manager and maintained files.
- Prepared Town Council agenda packets for bi-weekly meetings.
- Maintained pool of applicants for Boards and Committees and insured appointments and re-appointments were done in timely manner.
- Assisted Town Clerk with proofreading ballots, reports from Board Chairs for Annual Report, job descriptions and job postings for submission to newspaper and Maine Municipal Association website.
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Political Science
Teaching
Leadership Conference
Intern to The Town Manager
Great Barrington Town Hall
- Briefed the Town Manager on projects
- Managed and completed projects (i.e. drafted the payment in lieu of taxes program for Great Barrington, drafted contracts and technology user agreements).
- Provided administrative support to the Town Manager and his staff
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High School Diploma
Social Science
Business Administration
Commission Manager/town Manager
Implemented the Five Management System required to operate the Administration of Chapter activities.
- Purchased office equipment, supplies, hay, feed, and secured consultants using the Procurement policies and procedures.
- Maintained Chapter property and ensure that they are properly accounted for and recorded.
- Supervised personnel which included advertising, interviewing, writing job descriptions, and performing performance evaluations.
- Maintained chapter records according to the policies and procedures.
- Maintained financial records using the MIP, including the chart of accounts, budgeting funds according to the OMB manual, and reporting the financial status of accounts.
- Preparing reports, resolutions and setting agendas for the monthly Chapter meetings.
- Writing proposals for funding, Business Site Leasing, and bringing economic development projects to the Chapter.
- Assisting the Veterans Organization, Ranchers Round Table, and overseeing the Padres Mesa Ranching Activities.
- Maintained Homesite Leasing Records and established procedures and policies.
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Business Administration Technology
Business Management
Town Manager
Manage the overall operations of the Town of Preston, MD, including A/P, A/R, HR and Public Relations, while maintaining
constant vigilance against overspending, waste and fraud, and delivering maximum value for our residents/tax payers.
- Liaison and primary communicator with local, state and federal agencies.
- Creation, development and proactive oversight of Town budget, spending, employee benefits and collections.
- Attend and collaborate during all town meetings, workshops and prepare agendas, bill listings etc.
- Listen, identify and resolve varied complaints and concerns for businesses and citizens within the town.
- Stay focused on the big picture and long-term goals (like building the rainy day fund) as well as meeting present day
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Government Administration
Juris Doctor
Administrative Assistant to The Town Manager
- Drafted, reviewed and amended policies, resolutions and correspondence
- Answered FOIA requests (when Town was sans attorney)
- Assisted in real estate closings for eminent domain project
- Legal research
- Facilitated citizen access to local government
- Attended a multitude of meetings and record minutes
- Interacted with elected officials, consultants, developers
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City And County Management
Political Science
Human Resource Development
Town Manager
Chief Executive and Administrative Officer, town population 25,000.
- Appoint, manage and set administrative policy for 24 department heads with responsibilities for a total of 215 plus employees.
- Prepare, analyze, balance and present a total municipal budget of more than $84 million to the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting.
- Collective Bargaining Agent responsible for all contract negotiations.
- Chief Procurement Officer for purchases of all goods and services.
- Establish long and short-term goals for the purpose of realizing the vision set forth in the master plan for the town.
- Serve as a member of the Capital Improvements Committee.
- Seek and create opportunities to successfully manage the unprecedented growth of the town.
- Address residential questions, concerns and comments on a variety of topics and issues.
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Communication
MPA Intern at Plainville Town Manager's Office
- Managed town website by updating calendar of events and posting important announcements
- Facilitated communication between town officials and the public by connecting calls and relaying messages
- Stored town documents through creating files and making electronic records in Microsoft Excel
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Government Finance Officers Conference
Assistant Town Manager
First to be appointed to the position of Assistant Town Manager to take on a supervisory role in addition to previously established responsibilities.
- Prepare the annual budgets for review by the Town Manager.
- Prepare and administer all grants.
- Process all invoices and purchase orders and prepare payments for the General, Water and Sewer Funds.
- Prepare and monitor the financial reports, ledgers and income statements as required by auditors.
- Prepare employee evaluations and proposed cola/merit pay raises for final review.
- Facilitate and implement policies, plans, procedures, and programs relative to the administration of the town.
- Create, amend and file Ordinances and Resolutions as necessary.
- Acquire and maintain the town's health, property and liability insurance coverage.
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Parks And Recreation Administration
Recreation / Facility Management
Business Administration / Marketing
Community Services Director/town Manager
Work with mayor, town council and town attorney on all segments of town business
- Develop special events and community recreation activities for Town residents of all ages.
- Coordinate department volunteers and facilitate Community Outreach Committee.
- Supervise department directors and staff on all Town departmental operations.
- Listen to Town residents' concerns and take appropriate action to rectify a solution or implement ideas
- Perform complex operations analysis work in resolving budget, administrative and management issues
- Work with business owners and potential developers on various Town issues
- Create, present, implement and monitor a fiscal budget of 5 million dollars annually
- Represent Town on local, regional, state and federal levels of government issues
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Human Relations I
Town Manager
Manage Town business administratively, and financially.
- Responsible for all administrative operations
- Responsible for enforcing town ordinances, including zoning ordinance
- Complies and prepares monthly income and expense reports for council
- Communicates with the public on a daily basis
- Performs duties of town clerk in their absence, such as payroll, accounts payable/receivable, water, sewer, trash billing.
- Monitors all Grants( EDIE, SALLE, MSAF, CJC)
- Performing Code Enforcement Duties
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Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Administrative Assistant to Town Manager
Provide support services to the: Town Manager, [company name], HR Director, and Finance Department.
- Serve as Recording Secretary for [company name] and Economic Development Commission.
- Liaison between residents and town departments.
- Manage town's liability claims.
- Responsible for publishing the Exeter Town Report.
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Human Resource Management
Financial Management
Town Manager
- Serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the governmental entity to include the direct oversight of the Finance, Human Resource, Information Technology, Fire & Police, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Housing and Community Development Departments.
- Responsible for the preparation, implementation and execution of the Infrastructure Capitol Improvement Plan (ICIP), lobbying efforts relative to capitol outlay requests/appropriations, PID & TIF, local government financing initiatives and bond issuances
- Development of the transit oriented development (TOD) master plan document pertaining to the specific mixed use development/housing in and around the light rail transit depots throughout the Middle Rio Grande corridor
- Active planning, direction and development of infrastructure projects respective to waste water/arsenic treatment facilities, water rights acquisition, managed/congested lanes transportation, public works initiatives, main street/streetscape improvements and flood management issues
- Coordinated regional efforts with adjoining governmental entities to include Native American tribes relative to regional public transit systems, water distribution/consumptive use matters pertaining to the Clean Water Act, waste water treatment infrastructure, economic development initiatives and legislative appropriation efforts
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Communications / Public Relations
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to MAYOR, TOWN MANAGER
Support Town Clerk with daily duties - addressing, census, statutes, record new housing developments with GIS office
- Assist Town Manager with correspondence
- Issue building permits/schedule building inspections
- Preserve town documents
- Generate and distribute weekly Town Manager report
- Created and supervised employee wellness program
- Produce and distribute quarterly town newsletter
- Notary for employees/residents
- Assembled Board of Commissioner packets
- Recording Secretary for Board of Commissioner and Parks Board meetings
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Business Administration
Executive Assistant to Town Manager of West Warwick
- Assisted Town Planner and CDBG Manager.
- Answered phones and directed the public to the necessary Departments.
- Assisted Town Planner with Comprehensive Plan.
- Processed purchase orders in the financial system.
- Managed the internal phone system for the Town Hall, Police Dept. and Fire Dept.
- Opened and distributes mail.
- Designed power point presentations for the Town Manager's meetings.
- Maintained office supply inventory, order and stock office supplies.
- Assisted with typing memos and letters for staff and Town Manager.
- Processed invoices through the Financial System.
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Maryland Real Estate Course
Parks And Recreation Resource Management
Education
Town Manager for 8 Municipalities
- Create and administer town budgets, implement strategic revitalization plans, carry out plans and polices implemented by town mayor and council, advises municipalities on a regular basis of current problems, opportunities and trends.
- Oversees town budgets, personnel issues
- Oversee town council meetings and public hearings, creates town resolutions and ordinances. Coordinates work of consultants and contractors.
- Researches, prepares grants and loan applications, tracks and reports outcomes, financial reimbursement
- Attends local, county, regional and state meetings.
- Assists in coordination of work of codes administration, special events coordinator, Community Legacy, Main Street and other initiatives impacting municipalities, Garrett County Heritage Area Advisor, Garrett Trails Advisor, Park and open space acquisition/easements/development manager, Emergency Management
- Prepares RFP's, review and award bids, oversee projects/project management
- Coordinates permits, project compliance/ review to necessary federal and state and local agencies
- Develop and coordinate economic development/tourism opportunities, coordinator of Green Initiative
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