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Facilitate employment recruitments including: job descriptions and posting, screening and interviews, job offers and onboarding for 20 full-time and 50 part time positionsSpearheaded union-approved changes to city wide medical insurance which lowered the 2017 premium renewal rate increase from 7.4% to 1.5%, saving the city nearly $50,000.Developed and managed contract for new Employee Assistance Program, drug and alcohol training for supervisors, and streamlined drug testing for public safety employees.Oversaw recruitment and testing, as well as meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, for Civil Service Commission as appointed Civil Service Examiner and Secretary.Organized interviews, initial training and drug testing for 20+ seasonal pool employees during three consecutive years.Restructured entire medical benefit program creating a simpler, more effective, yet less expensive program. Proposed reorganizations of Planning and Recreation departments, streamlining operations, flattening organizational structure, and saving money. Saved $8,000 annually by internally managing Worker’s Comp cases. Collaborated on orientation for newly elected Mayor and City Councilmembers.Organized CIAW risk audit for all departments and city properties; initiated department head trainings through insurance pool, without cost increase

Coordinated funding and implementation of new community brand, marketing campaign,and master plan between multiple community organizationsSuccessfully fundraised over $380,000 for the development of an all-inclusive parkDeveloped designs and ballot measures for a new city pool by listening to input fromcitizens and community representativesExcelled at required computer skills to complete budget projections and grant writing

Ensured appropriate staffing levels by interviewing, hiring, and scheduling employees;maintained employee records, approved timesheets, and developed ongoing trainingSupervised 25 employees, 75 volunteers, and 1,000+ participants in all sports leaguesProcessed activity registration, payments, and refunds efficiently and courteouslyApplied strong problem solving skills to create new programming, enact policy changes,and implement software updatesProvided enrollment and financial reports for all recreation classes and activities