John Rabon Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Cayce, South Carolina

Manages the property registration program including process development, data collection, application processing and data entry, program reporting, and fee assessment.Manages the collection of monthly Hospitality Tax remittance including entering payments into computerized records data system.Manages the budget and distribution of Hospitality Tax grant funds including accepting and reviewing grant applications, preparing reports and information for Planning and Development Director and working with applicants for grant reimbursement.Manages the administration of façade improvement grants program including records management and reporting, community outreach, processing of application, and budgeting.Provides information and assistance to the public about hospitality tax requirements and benefits and façade grant opportunities.Administers all purchasing and purchase orders of the planning and Development Department.Ensures Planning and Development Department’s webpages are maintained and updated regularly.Prepares and conducts public meetings.Coordinates projects and other administrative activities as assigned. Communicates official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public.Performs cost control activities.

Springdale, South Carolina

Conducted independent policy research, analyze data, compile information, and draft reports as well as preparing drafts of meeting agendas, minutes, and Town ordinances and amendments. Provided high-level administrative support to, and responds to inquiries from, Town staff, police, elected officials, and members of the public. Exercised a high degree of discretion in handling confidential information. Represented the Town at county organization meetings, professional training seminars, and workshops in order to foster positive relationships with other municipal entities and expand knowledge of administrative functions.Maintained the Town website and social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Published meeting agendas, minutes, reports, news, and notices. Managed business license and building permit software, process new and renewal business license applications, enforce license and permit requirements, process new building permits, and prepare reports compiled from business license and building permit data.Reviewed housing developments to ensure that developers and contractors comply with planning and zoning requirements. Utilized GIS mapping software to assist in building permits, zoning, and projects. Managed procurement and grant applications and manage procurement and grant procedures, including Community Development Block Grants, Transportation Alternatives Program Grants, and Home Investment Partnerships Program. Established review criteria for Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, and other procurement methods.

Pickens, Sc

Taking stock of of businesses and properties in downtown Pickens.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Shadowed administrative hearings and report to Administrative Law Judge.• Researched important issues related to administrative hearings, including: employment law, education law, municipal ordinances, and Medicaid.• Analyzed and assisted with the management of the relationships between the court and state governmental offices.• Briefed Administrative Law Judges on facts and issues surrounding hearings and mediations.

• Researched case law, statutes, and ordinances relevant to the municipality and its employees.• Drafted memorandums and reports on legal issues facing the municipality.• Shadowed city attorneys and paralegals.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Drafted bench memorandums and judicial opinions.• Researched relevant case law, statutes, and rules.• Conducted citation checking for judicial opinions.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Staffed the State Superintendent at speaking engagements and other events around the state.• Drafted letters, reports, newsletters, brochures, and other documents concerning the state’s education policies.• Researched important education issues, policies, practices, and procedures.• Assisted the Legislative Director at committee meetings of the State General Assembly.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Campbell Law Democrats (president), Delta Theta Phi (community service chair), Campbell Law Observer.Took.