Evan Read, Cd, Dipl.M.M., Amp Email & Phone Number

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Vaughan, Ontario

• Responsible for leading the management and administration of municipal elections and by-elections, ballot questions and recounts, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Responsible for the city's.
• Responsibility for managing a multi-million dollar election reserve, $1.2 million election project budget and six-figure annual operating budget for the election business unit
• Oversaw the recruitment, training and employment of 700+ temporary election workers and for launching an high school volunteer program for approximately 100 customer service ambassadors during the 2018 General Election.
• Successfully expanded the deployment of ePollbooks and electronic voters' list management from Advance Vote-only to include all school board and municipal operated voting locations on Voting Day.
• Developed and integrated e-Learning training modules for election workers including election fundamentals, screen capture of voter list management and training videos for voting place setup and tabulator operations.
• Planned and delivered a by-election in 2019 for the York Region District School Board for an electoral population of 43,000 across two wards

Vaughan, Ontario

• Responsible for supporting the organization the in the execution of the City's strategic plan, and supporting the Director and Senior Manager to deliver strategic and corporate initiatives in support of Service.
• Facilitated the development of approximately 30 departmental business plans and produced new templates to align corporate strategy and corporate budget deliberations
• Provided training and support to staff in the use of Results-Based AccountabilityTM to develop effective performance measures for data-driven decision making and ARRs
• Produced the first semi-annual progress report to Council on the implementation of the Term of Council Service Excellence Strategy Map, and identified and integrated corporate performance measures to produce the second.
• Managed the City’s corporate progress reporting system, including the production of monthly reports to the Corporate Management Team on the key accomplishments and issues experienced by 174 significant projects and.

Vaughan, Ontario

• Under the mentorship of the City Clerk, was assigned to various departments participating in municipal projects and initiatives involving municipal management, services and general governance.
• Developed new policies and by-laws for tax collection, low-income relief for water billing, dialysis treatment relief, and industrial water use incentives
• Led the design and development of a Coat of Arms for the City in consultation with the Canadian Heraldic Authority
• Actively involved in the City's 25th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee and contributed to the year-long recognition of Vaughan's status as a city
• Completed a one-month secondment with AMCTO including policy research and analysis, sector communications and engagement, and attendance at ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference
• Developed and implemented customer service process improvements for the Building Standards Department

• Responsible for the professional development, education, supervision and instruction of Canadian youth and military and civilian adult staff involved in the Canadian Cadet Organizations.
• Commanded a cadet unit with overall responsibility for 70 cadets, and the management of 12 military members and civilian adult staff
• Maintained training records and personnel files in accordance with the Government of Canada and Department of National Defence’s records management policies and legislation
• Served as Unit Cadet Conflict Management Advisor, training youth in Alternate Dispute Resolution as well as facilitating conflict resolution with cadets and staff
• Managed and supervised training of 140 Canadian Armed Forces members and cadets at the Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (2013)

Georgetown, ON

• Responsible for the sales of retail electronics, Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada cellular products and services, and Bell home and small business services.
• Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants
• Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements
• Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise
• Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services
• Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers

Antigonish, NS

• Senior civil servant for the Students’ Union, overseeing the administration and staff of the institution.
• Managed a 5-person staff responsible for Students’ Union legislative services, Council secretariat and elections for a 4,000-member corporation
• Led comprehensive review and modernization of the Students’ Union Bylaws and Policies
• Presided over all meetings of Council in accordance with Roberts’ Rules of Order
• Provided leadership for the development of the Students' Union 5-Year Strategic Plan

Antigonish, NS

• Administrative clerk of the Students’ Union Representative Council and head of the Students' Union Elections Team.
• Prepared council packages for all meetings of Council including meeting agendas and previous meeting minutes
• Took organized and thorough minutes for all meetings of Council as well as the Xaverian Weekly Publishing Board
• Directed Students' Union Elections Team and provided clarity on policy and procedure
• Fulfilled the responsibilities of the Chair of Council as required

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Joint Advanced Major In History And Political Science

Activities and Societies: President, StFX Political Science Society Treasurer, StFX History Society

Post-Graduate Certificate, Public Administration (Municipal Government)

Executive Diploma, Municipal Management