Kathryn Taggart Email & Phone Number

Glenwood Springs, Co

Writing is a passion as is my adopted town of Glenwood Springs. Our Town - Glenwood Springs was created to address some of the issues facing our town of under 10,000 residents in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I do this in my spare time between my regular job and serving on several boards and commissions. Come read and be part of our town! http://ourtownglenwoodsprings.wordpress.com/

Aspen, Colorado, United States

• Responsible for processing and approval of accounts payable for approximately $31M annually• Interact with vendors to provide timely resolution of accounts• Report financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals• Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable• Process bi-weekly payroll for company employees, including calculating taxes, vacation and sick time, and timesheet approval• Keep abreast of applicable accounting standards (GASB• Reconcile account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month for housing accounts• Assisted with training in conversion from Tyler Eden to Tyler Technologies Munis system• Reduce financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software• Monitor, verify and approve invoices and reviewed balances using financial software for variances• Maintain all records for county housing program • Solicit information, compile, edit, proof weekly newspaper ad for the county

Aspen, Colorado, United States

• Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability• Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls • Provided administrative support to senior leadership and members of executive board while maintaining confidentiality• Managed office inventory by restocking supplies to maintain adequate stock levels• Coordinated domestic and travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation for all Board of County Commissioners• Performed administrative and receptionist services for county including greeting incoming visitors and providing information for county and community services• Aligned with Executive Assistant to prepare, distribute, and publish weekly Board of County Commissioners agendas• Processed expense reports for Board of County Commissioners• Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies• Collaborate and assist Executive Assistant in compilation of Board of County Commissioner meeting agendas

Aspen, Colorado

Glenwood Springs

I am working to make Glenwood Springs a STRONG, CONNECTED COMMUNITY!

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

> Chair of Planning & Zoning Commission> Development of Comprehensive Plan> Land Use review

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

• Championed team securing $120 Million bridge project – largest capital project on the Western Slope of Colorado to date, overcoming significant project opposition• Instrumental in implementing change in city management structure which increased community responsiveness and saved approximately $100K annually• Reviewed and approved city annual budget, determining rates and increases for all utilities• Collaborated to approve major land use projects, and charter amendments• Assisted in the hiring, review and termination of key officials including City Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge• Provided budget development and oversight • Reinstituted Independence Day Family Celebration attended by over 1,000 tourists and local citizens• Organized First Responder Tribute honoring all police officers, sheriff department, firefighters, paramedics, EMT’s, and emergency communication personnel attended by over 250 citizens that continues

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

• Developed all operational systems for start-up non-profit including, accounting, payroll, insurance, all human resources, grant tracking, Board reports, financials, tax and legal reporting, recruiting, blogs• Implemented new payroll system including setup of all employee time management records, employee records, vacation and sick time accruals, processing, and reporting• Implemented use of QuickBooks accounting system including setup of all accounts, payment parameters, vendor management• Integrated employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, vacation, leave of absence, sabbatical to enable recruiting and retention of top candidates in the industry • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for over $[Amount] in inventory• Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and four-member management team, board of directors, and rapidly expanding project staff. • Researched and developed proposal for cutting edge employment retention policies and procedures to attract and retain top performing employees• Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives

Glenwood Springs, Co

• Researched, coordinated, and monitored grand compliance for federal, local, and private grants throughout district totaling over $6 million • Prepared the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the annual audit• Liaison between the Budget and Finance Department, Office of Sponsored Programs and site Primary Investigator• Collaborated with site Primary Investigator for budget preparation, financial reporting, expense review and allocation, account coding, and closing documentation• Prepared documentation and processed budget adjustments and journal entries• Worked directly with funding agencies to research and resolve discrepancies • Monitored changes in Federal regulations regarding grant funding and reporting• Assisted Primary Investigator in researching appropriate grant funding opportunities• Provided training and information on grant documentation and reporting requirements• Assisted with preparation of college-wide budget of over $60 million

Carbondale, Colorado

• Responsible for the timely/accurate coding and filing of resident insurance, Medicare and Medicaid• Oversight and reconciliation of resident trust funds• Recruited, supervised, and trained of reception staff• Provided oversight of coding, payroll, and human resources

Records management, assists with Municipal Elections, assist City Clerk in providing support to City Manager and City Council. Prepare meeting minutes for City Council. Primary contact for questions from public. Notary Public.

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