Katherine Gonzalez (Wand), Mpa Email & Phone Number

Claremont, California, United States

Claremont, California, United States

- Provide City Council support (attend Commission/Committee/City Council meetings; prepare reports and present items)- Track City Council requests, Department follow-up items, and City Council Priorities- Coordinate and lead regular internal emergency management meetings; safety committee meetings; and the City's Hotel/Motel Ordinance Interdepartmental Team - Draft Administrative Policies for City Manager review and approval- Serve as staff liaison to School Resource Officer Working Group- Issue RFP for DEI Evaluation/Consulting Services; lead coordination efforts with vendor for DEI services- Special projects include: Development of a Hotel/Motel Ordinance; administration of a Temporary Housing and Relocation Assistance Program; Tenant Protections Ordinances; and Outdoor Dining Program

- Supervise Management Aides and Management Assistants- Serve as City's Labor Negotiator (meet and confer; implement budgeted program modifications and departmental reorganizations; conduct executive/management staff trainings)- Provide City Council support (attend Commission/Committee/City Council meetings; prepare reports and present items)- Serve as City's Emergency Operations Center Director (open cooling centers, food distribution events, and other events; run community vaccine clinics/MPOD sites; responsible for City-wide Emergency Prep team; coordinate events and partnerships with hospitals, school districts, LA County, COG, etc.)- City liaison assigned to coordinate and lead community meetings and events (i.e. HOA's/neighborhood associations; Torrance Unified School District; homelessness/quality of life issues and other citizen concerns)- Responsible for review and management of RFPs and Contracts (serve on various Evaluation Panels; respond to Bid Protests)

Torrance, California

- Supervise Management Aides and implement Management Assistant program- Provide City Council support (attend Commission/Committee/City Council meetings; prepare reports and present items)- Responsible for review and management of RFPs and Contracts- Oversee programs including the annual Homeless Count (Deployment Site - LAHSA), Veteran's Luncheon and Resource Fair; and other community events- Staff Liaison to Social Services Commission, serving the populations of people experiencing homelessness; adults with developmental disabilities; children with special needs; and veterans)- Negotiates contracts with safety and miscellaneous employee groups- Teach City Services class to employees and conduct various Managers' Forum trainings- Modernization of City processes including electronic agenda management; electronic contract routing; and online bid software- Member of internal Staff team to finalize development of Regional Transit Center; SMART (Special Multi-Agency Response Team); and Major Development Projects- Leads City’s Streetscape Team, which focuses on beautification and improvement efforts; coordination with So Cal Edison (SCE); CalTRANS; and other entities

- Research and provide administrative solutions requiring the knowledge of records management, forms control; procedural and statistical analysis- Act as a resource to the public, City departments, and other organizations for inquiries, complaints, or dissemination of general information- Interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies, including legislative analysis- Coordinate various programs and projects; oversee implementation and administration, including budget preparation and tracking, expenditure controls, internal training/communication, and public relations- Review budgeted vs. actual personnel positions and track on a monthly basis- Review PERS salary expenditures and savings on a monthly basis- Attend Budget Workshops during City Council meetings and coordinate budget-related meetings with Department Heads as needed to consider program requests (Budget Review Team)

- Purchases materials, supplies, equipment and services for use by City Departments- Locates and evaluates sources of supply and determines the lowest responsible vendor; Negotiate with vendors as required- Secures quotations, proposals and formal bids- Assists Departments with monitoring purchasing agreements to ensure vendor compliance- Conducts surveys regarding purchasing practices and makes recommendations as appropriate- Ensures purchasing practices are in compliance with legal, professional and City established policies and procedures, the City Charter and Municipal Code- Monitors and reviews "Purchasing Card" transactions made by City Departments;- Assists departments with the research and preparation of specifications for the purchase of commodities and services- Gains knowledge of the operations of City departments and provides guidance and training to city staff on purchasing processes

Torrance, Ca

- Routine administrative support, including: maintaining an office inventory and ordering supplies; providing customer service over the telephone and in-person; preparing interoffice memos; printing and mailing checks; and coordinating with other departments to schedule trainings and events- Requesting and retrieving confidential records from various departments, as needed for both Workers’ Compensation and liability claims- Interpret liability claims procedure for members of the public- Conduct analysis on changes in OSHA by reading legislative reports and recommending internal changes to comply; process purchase requisitions and pay bills from purchase orders- Assist Risk Manager in analyzing components of RFQs and putting them into comparative figures for selection of safety and preventive consultants

Torrance, Ca

During my part-time employment with the City of Torrance, I worked in various recreational programs, including summer camps, After School Program, and the Co-Rec middle school dance program. I also worked at large City events such as the Halloween Carnival and the Turkey Trot Fun Run. Examples of duties include:- Public relations, including: relaying City policies and procedures to members of the public; providing members of the public with program information- Assist management team to ensure program success- Supervise Recreation Leaders and manage volunteers- Administrative duties such as maintaining the City’s participant database, overseeing/managing program funds/ ”petty cash” at events, printing and mailing receipts, and processing memberships

Manhattan Beach, Ca

- Curriculum development /ensuring that CA Common Core Standards were being met- Daily communication with parents via email and telephone; interpret academic policies and procedures as needed- Interacting with students and other faculty members in a professional manner- All teaching-related administrative duties, including grading papers, inputting scores in the school’s database, and compiling student portfolios- Ability to adjust based on the needs of the individual student; attend school meetings as needed to address student success/ learning outcomes

El Segundo, Ca

- Administrative analysis for start-up non-profit; on-site manager with little to no supervision; reported directly to President & CEO of the company- Track expenditures and assist in preparing budget; identify grant opportunities- Conduct research on competitors to understand service offerings and pricing; analyze results and write reports for CEO; provide recommendations for business model- Conduct staff meetings, staff/volunteer orientation, and performance reviews- Produce marketing material including hard copy and digital format- Create, distribute, and analyze surveys completed by both program participants and employees to provide effective and beneficial programs- Work with a diverse group of students, parents, staff, and volunteers- Act as a liaison by preparing for and conducting board meetings

Redondo Beach, Ca

I was selected as the LiveWell Tots Intern at Beach Cities Health District during Summer 2014. During this unpaid internship, I was responsible for writing the curriculum for Beach Cities Health District's "LiveWell Tots," a nutrition based education program that was implemented in local preschools beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. This curriculum consisted of crafts, activities, recipes, and lesson plans, which aligned with CA State Standards.

Torrance, Ca

I worked in the Aquatics Office at the Torrance YMCA as a swim instructor, lifeguard, and Office Assistant. I worked closely with children, parents, and co-workers to create a fun and safe environment for all. Examples of duties include:- Conduct annual survey of membership to understand satisfaction; provide recommendations based on member feedback- Track expenditures for Aquatics Director and assist in preparing budget- Recruit volunteers to serve as fundraising campaign coordinators; campaigns fund after school and summer programs for youth- All office-related duties, including data input, producing marketing materials, and editing written material- Assist management team to train new employees and conduct monthly staff meetings

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Concentration in Sustainable Communities through Public Service

Certifcate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters

Associate Of Arts (Aa), English Language And Literature, General

I studied from El Camino College from 2009 until 2012. I earned two AA Degrees from ECC; one in Cultural Communication, and one in English.