Ashley Balius Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

- Directs all planning activities of the Department at various meetings, committees and work groups, community events, and special functions related to the Social Determinants of Health- Manages the General Assistance program for low-income persons needing housing, utility assistance, basic needs and/ or access to healthcare. - Oversee the allocation of.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

- Represented United Way at committee meetings, events, work groups, and other community meetings providing data, research, and assistance with planning activities- Lead grant allocations process and biannually monitor outcomes, indicators, and outputs - Provided oversight of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program ensuring program performance.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

− Conduct research for policy initiatives and potential funding resources − Assist in the design and administration of applications for grants and local art programs − Coordinate community art projects and events − Facilitate communication and record keeping for neighborhoods and local organizations

Iowa City, Iowa

− Developed staff reports for Planning and Zoning Commission based on city zoning code − Assessed architecture to write staff reports for the Historic Preservation Commission − Cataloged and mapped vacant properties using Arc GIS− Revised the Historic Preservation Handbook utilizing Microsoft Publisher

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

− Carried out clerical duties, answered phones, directed clients and witnesses to proper attorneys or assistants− Developed and labeled blue prints ensuring organization, efficiency in whole office move− Assembled and organized binders, exhibits for use in Federal court − Cataloged up to 90 binders of evidence into excel spreadsheets

Iowa City, Iowa Area

− Managed 22 employees, providing leadership and direction− Resolved customer complaints utilizing interpersonal skills to enhance service− Achieved corporate labor and sales goals for each shift by effectively managing productivity− Evaluated operational needs and adjusted employee tasks accordingly− Accounted for sales up to $4,000 and balance registers.

Des Moines, Iowa

− Provided administrative support to State Senator Joe Bolkcom, filed and tracked bills and amendments− Organized meetings with constituents, legislators and lobbyists− Maintained attendance, voting records and minutes as Ways and Means Standing Committee Secretary− Assisted committee scheduling and organization in accordance with Iowa Senate rules and.

Des Moines, Iowa

− Supervised, directed, and trained 5 interns to alleviate supervisor’s work load − Scheduled locations for over 25 town hall meetings − Delivered daily and weekly blog posts for the Iowa Senate Democrats− Developed press releases, radio recordings and letters to editors of news papers and other new sources

− Communicated to technicians standard operating procedures in work with potentially toxic pharmaceuticals− Ensured that pharmaceuticals were shipped to correct locations in proper amounts

Master Of Science (M.S.), Urban And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Student Member, American Planning Association Member, Urban and Regional Planning Student Association

Bachelor Degree, International Studies