Jennifer Harned Email & Phone Number

Manage administrative duties for engineering and public works departments, including data entry, compilation of reports, creating and coordinating meeting agendas and minutes, drafting original correspondence. Interact and communicate daily with public and city staff in interpreting and applying City policies, procedures, codes and ordinances.•Types, researches and proofreads a wide variety of standard and original reports, letters, correspondence, newsletters, and charts; independently composes correspondence and newsletters; researches and develops forms related to assigned area of responsibility; monitors and updates department materials and manuals.•Performs administrative support functions for board meetings; takes meeting minutes; prepares and disseminates agendas and minutes of meetings; monitors and tracks related information; maintains related files and records; prepares related documentation on behalf of board or committee.•Oversees an administrative process or program; develops and monitors process and procedures; tracks and compiles data for special projects and programs; collects and assembles data and background materials for a variety of reports; conducts surveys; ensures equipment, supplies, contracts, and related items are available and in compliance.•Assists in the department budgeting processes; compiles annual budget requests; recommends expenditure requests for designated accounts; monitors accounts; processes and codes expenditure requests for designated accounts.•Processes department accounting data including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and payroll; inputs corrections and updates; codes data; verifies data for accuracy and completeness; conducts inquires and completes report writing.•Organizes and maintains filing systems; maintains records related to specific area of assignment.•Maintains department/area website; develops and updates content; researches, tracks and responds to website questions and inquires.

Granger, Iowa

Partner with Park Board of Directors on strategies to increase recreation opportunities, improve services to the community, and generate revenue. Develop and manage long-range strategic plans to meet community needs for recreation opportunities, personnel, and facility development. Interact and communicate regularly with the City Council to gain project support.• Develop division goals and monitor progress of objectives and budgets ensuring outcomes are on track.• Manage the development spending through annual budgets for programming and infrastructure improvements; validate budget to oversight groups and acquire additional funding as needed through donations and grants.• Write grants and secure funding to support recreation, parks and community center.• Coordinate use of recreation facilities and parks for city programs, public events and groups. • Develop and supervise recreation and park activities and services including adult sports, youth sports, youth and adult programming.• Representing Granger Park and Recreation at meetings and community events.• Coordinate activities and partnerships with other city departments and outside organizations for optimal use of resources and program delivery.• Manage and supervise employees to deliver quality recreation programming.• Coordinate and oversee Capital Improvement Projects including creating new infrastructure in the parks and the development of an upcoming inclusive playground.Leadership – Community Program Management – Revenue Growth – Budgeting & FinanceEngagement Strategies – Facilities Management – Event Planning – Grant Writing & FundingVolunteer Recruitment & Development – Public Speaking – Relationship Building

Woodward, Iowa

Led the dance team, created and taught routines, and provided a positive, healthy culture for the students to grow and develop their skills.• Created routines and supervised weekly practices.• Assessed progression and skills of athletes to ensure growth and development.• Educated team on school rules and regulations as well as sportsmanship and teamwork; enforced standards to ensure compliance.

Johnston, Iowa

Led the dance and cheer team, created and taught routines, and provided a positive, healthy culture for the students to grow and develop their skills. • Created routines and supervised weekly practices.• Inspired team through example to increase motivation and engagement.• Educated the team on safety and proper procedures for stunts.• Assessed progression and skills of athletes to ensure growth and development.• Educated team on school rules and regulations as well as sportsmanship and teamwork; enforced standards to ensure compliance.

Johnston, Iowa

•Daily Operations. Directed day-to-day operations, Customer service, quality control, and staff development. Supervised 40 servers and 15 host staff. Knowledge of OSHA, sanitation and health regulations. •Staffing and Training. Boosted staff performance through improved training and accountability. •Hired new employees and directed all staff training and development. Conducted performance reviews. Proactively launched motivational initiatives, such as coaching, developmental classes, weekly staff performance meetings, and daily shift meetings.•Labor Control. Maintained up-to-date and accurate labor plans for Front of House staffing needs, overseeing labor budget. Prepared schedules and ensured full staffing for all shifts.•Purchasing and Inventory Control. Cost-efficiently managed budget and collaborated with general manager for weekly purchases.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology