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Saint Joseph, Il, Us

St Joseph, Illinois, United States

Valley Falls, Kansas, United States

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City. Ensured continuity of City operations during transition period and kept key projects on schedule. Participated in CDBG proceedings and coordinated the activities of City legal and engineering staff.Finished FY22 process and ensured that all required processes were completed. Led the recruitment process for the replacement City Administrator. Conducted a multi-step process: polled the City Council on what qualities were desired in the next City Administrator, advertised the position, conducted screening interviews with the candidates, coordinated Council interviews, and represented the City Council in negotiating the employment agreement with the selected candidate.

Valley Falls, Kansas, United States

Secured $80,000 in COVID-19 (SPARK) relief funds, and $116,000 CDBG community facilities grant.Prepared, presented, and published FY20, 21 Budget in accordance with State Statutes. Took input from Department heads, Council members, and Mayor to create a budget that is complementary to those perspectives. Identified post-COVID-19 revenue loss projections, and developed FY21 budget accordingly. Created phased options for City Council consideration if revenue declines dramatically; including rolling furloughs, etc. Identified legal mishaps in a real estate contract with a development firm. Presented the problem, clarified a professional response, and sought out proper legal representation on behalf of the City Council. Guided the City through the process of renegotiating the contract, ultimately resulting in a $1.6 million investment of new single family housing. This restructured contract resolved legal questions, as well as completed the development of the first phase of City-owned subdivision development. As the result of severe flooding, guided the City through two Presidential Disaster declarations. Prepared damage assessments for FEMA, and worked with the Emergency Management Director of Jefferson County and KDHE representatives to ensure maximum reimbursement. Created a Community Survey which is aimed to gather data for the City Council which will demonstrate strengths and areas where the organization needs to be improved. Led interview and selection process, and ultimately filled City Attorney and Public Works Director positions. Assessed inner-organization evaluations and recommended changing the structure of supervisor-employee evaluations. Transitioned the organization from a points-based system, to a format conducive for fostering a coaching relationship between supervisor and employee.

Warrensburg, Missouri

Mattoon, Illinois, United States

Charleston, Illinois, United States

Arcola, Illinois

Master'S Degree, Political Science

Concentration in Public Administration and Public Policy Capstone Project: Downtown Redevelopment Efforts: Is Tax Increment Financing.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Associate'S Degree, Criminal Justice And Corrections