Amanda Opalewski, Mpa, Cqia Email & Phone Number

− Coordinate and manage the department’s KPI program.− Lead the organization-wide implementation of a recycling program for 5,000employees.− Lead the department-wide initiative on a new culture strategy.− Enhance existing safety program by promoting and scheduling training andeducation.− Plan and lead department’s quarterly meetings for over 200 staff.−.

- Coordinate election day logistics; manage personnel recruitments and assignments for all elections (45 precincts and AV board). - Certified passport agent; organize and submit passport applications to Department of State.- Work with Community Relations for press releases and announcements related to the City Clerk’s Office. - Manage City Clerk’s webpage.

-Coordinate the involvement of multiple departments in the $20 million Facility Assessment and Renovation project.-Create and monitor purchase requisitions.-Respond to requests for maintenance and coordinate remediation.

-Administer the city’s short term disability, long term disability, and workers’ compensation insurance programs. -Receive, investigate, coordinate, report and resolve claims against the city for injuries to persons or properties arising from incidents involving city property.-Work closely with the city's legal counsel on litigation arising from claims.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

-Executive assistant to City Manager; managed daily operations of the Office of City Management.-Co-chair of the Employee Wellness Committee; plans, coordinates and executes various employee events.-Coordinated communications, meetings, and activities for the City Manager, Assistant City Manager and City Council.-Managed the City Council’s budget.

• Serves in various capacities in both the City Manager’s Office and Human Resources Department.
• Answers multiple phone lines and addresses citizen and staff issues.
• Staff liaison to the Public Arts Board and Birmingham Area Cable Board.
• Chair of the Employee Activities Committee; plan, organize and execute staff events.
• Handles risk management issues, including incoming claims and legal documents.

• Coordinate application of potential hires, including job postings, testing, and interviews.
• Serve on police officer oral board interview team.
• Update and organize personnel files, employee manuals, and position descriptions.
• Analyze the City's civil service processes and working with department heads to address inefficiencies.
• Member of Health and Wellness committee; write and distribute monthly e-newsletters.

• Responds to incoming calls to the City Manager’s Office; answers questions and resolves issues.
• Researching and preparing options for reforms to the City’s Civil Service System.
• Collecting and analyzing information about city park usage for the 2014 ballot.
• Exploring options for city-wide outcome measurement implementation.

• Assisted the City Manager and Assistant City Manager with daily operations of the city; assisted with routine administrative duties as needed.
• Led the City of Auburn Hills 18th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and doubled attendance from previous years.
• Researched and prepared documents for labor arbitration and union contract negotiations.
• Assisted with maintenance of city website and social media platforms.
• Completed all yearly EVIP requirements, totaling over $45,000 in state funding for the city.
• Conducted various salary and cost surveys to ensure best overall value of contracted services.

• Reviewed grant proposals and conducted stakeholder surveys.
• Mentor to Wayne State University students serving as interns in various neighborhoods across the region.
• Collaborated with other university fellows on program goals, objectives and outcomes.
• Planned monthly intern workshops across the state and attended workshops with students.

Ferndale, Michigan

• Interviewed and maintained correspondence with local and state public officials and public agencies.
• Researched and assembled information and photos for Redevelopment Ready Communities reports; edited and proofread reports for official release.
• Utilized Microsoft Office to develop content for website.
• Light office work, including maintaining contact files, assembling lengthy reports and assisting with setting up monthly meetings.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Affairs, Urban Studies

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