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Marion, In, Us

Marion, Indiana, United States

Upland, Indiana

Tasked with overseeing and management of all administrative and development efforts for the Town of Upland. Successfully secured over $5 million dollars in local, regional, state, and federal grants on behalf of the town to be used toward economic development, community development, and municipal infrastructure needs. Administratively implemented and updated internal policies addressing hiring practices, ADA compliances, and Title IV.

Marion, Indiana

After much consideration and overwhelming encouragement I chose to run in a caucus for a vacated at large county council seat. I successfully won on the first ballot with 35 of 53 votes.

Marion, Indiana

Oversaw and directed all aspects of economic development, community development, and Business Retention and Expansion efforts for the City of Marion. This included overseeing the management of all city-owned property, the acquisition of foreclosed properties, the maintenance of the Neighborhood Association program, creation and oversight of city marketing efforts, and community events. Drafted, submitted, and assisted to secure multiple private, local, state, and federal grants, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded to the city. As Director of Development Services my greatest responsibility was to companies, both small and large, as they navigated the challenges faced in today’s economy, helping to connect them to resources and tools essential to make the best decisions for their company, by choosing Marion and Grant County. Additionally, I serve in a role as senior advisor for the City of Marion.

Marion, Indiana

Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of a $22 million budget that included 230+ employees, 11 departments, and 4 union contracts in a manner that complimented each other through strategic, coordinated collaboration. Created and maintained city social media presence, with eight different social media outlets, the largest having a following of over 7000. Led department directors to ensure that all departments were executing their missions effectively and that it accomplished the mission and vision of the organization. These efforts led to savings of millions of dollars to the city budget and securing millions of outside dollars all while still providing the highest level of service. During this time, Site Selection Magazine ranked the City of Marion ninth in the nation twice for Economic Development among Micro Cities, the Standard and Poor bond rating improved from a BBB- to a A-, a three-step improvement, and the Insurance Service Office rating improved from a five to a four, an improvement that provides businesses and homeowners a cost-savings to insurance premiums.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Served as the physical representative and direct point of contact for a 14-term Congressman for the entire eleven county congressional district. Worked alongside businesses and local government agencies to educate and provide support in the dispensation of aid available within the district, resulting in productive outcomes, bringing savings and revenue throughout the district.

Marion, Indiana

Initially hired as college intern, I was quickly offered a full time job in a matter of weeks. As Executive Assistant I worked directly with the County Administrator and Systems Administrator in accordance with the wishes of the Grant County Commissioners. I was a daily participant of ensuring the successful running of the day to day, while also working on a number of key important projects.I assisted in rewriting the Grant County Handbook, as well successfully negotiating and implementing a new copier contract that stream lined the entire county's operations while saving them a significant amount of money.

Master Of Science - Ms, Policy And Organizational Change

Certificate, Certified Public Manager

The Bowen Center for Public Affairs offers a unique training opportunity for Indiana public managers and their supervisory personnel..

Certificate, Permaculture

Permaculture design is a whole-systems design approach to developing sustainable human settlements and institutions. Rooted.

Certificate, Certified Public Supervisor

The Certified Public Supervisor curriculum focuses primarily on tools, techniques, and concepts that help a public manager direct.

Certificate, Economic Development

The University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute is an executive development certificate program that has been the primary.

Certificate, Building Better Communities Indiana Economic Development

Offered annually, our week-long Indiana Economic Development Course—known to many as "The Academy"—offers intensive training in the basic.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General

Activities and Societies: College Republicans, Ball State Intramural Baseball Team