Kendra Thompson Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Research and provide analysis and recommendations related to complex public policy issues at the local government level that have arisen from constituents, council meetings, or individual Council Members; analyze existing or proposed programs and operations at the request of council members; summarize findings with recommendations. Staff standing committees, subcommittees, and task forces of the Urban County Council; consult with committee chairs to develop agenda and identify presenters, assist with meeting arrangements, assemble and distribute committee meeting materials, prepare final committee meeting summaries, and maintain committee websites. Facilitate and staff Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings. Utilize legislative software (Granicus/Legistar) to enter and approve legislative files, and publish agendas and meeting packets. Facilitate live meetings by running legislative software (Granicus/Live Manager) to record minutes and motions; prepare and distribute meeting notices, council committee packets, and council work session packets. Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, council meetings, standing committee meetings, and other meetings as necessary. Act as liaison between the LFUCG Administration and the Urban County Council Office. Schedule off-site meetings, tours, and other events as necessary. Serve as open records custodian; respond to constituent and media requests for information related to Council business. Monitor Council web pages for accuracy and update information as needed. Serve as backup purchasing and inventory coordinator. Serve as backup payroll coordinator informing staff of training, timekeeping, benefits, and important deadlines. Serve as backup personnel coordinator for processing personnel actions, job postings, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding employees; develop job aids for new employees.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Appointed as Interim Council Administrator to develop and implement policies and procedures. Coordinated and led internal staff meetings. Staffed standing committees, subcommittees, and task forces of the Urban County Council; consulted with committee chairs to develop agenda and identify presenters, assist with meeting arrangements, assemble and distributed committee meeting materials, prepared final committee meeting summaries, and maintained committee websites. Facilitated and staffed Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings and Council Work Sessions. Utilized legislative software (Granicus/Legistar) to enter and approve legislative files, and published agendas and meeting packets. Facilitated live meetings by running legislative software (Granicus/Live Manager) to record minutes and motions; prepared and distributed meeting notices, council committee packets, and council work session packets. Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings, council meetings, standing committee meetings, and other meetings as necessary. Acted as liaison between the LFUCG Administration and the Urban Council Office. Served as payroll coordinator informing staff of training, timekeeping, benefits, and other important deadlines. Served as personnel coordinator for processing personnel actions, job postings, new-hire paperwork, and onboarding employees; developed job aids for new employees.

Frankfort, Kentucky

Managed a staff of 15, providing leadership and assistance to team members, technical direction, and work-related advice. Provided oversight and direction of the actions of team members' assignments and projects and completed interim and annual evaluations for management staff. Provided general guidance through subordinates to local offices, institutions, and regional administrators regarding Agent Licensing and Continuing Education Compliance. Developed and implemented policy regarding the enforcement of state and/or federal laws, rules, and regulations. Performed management functions of the division including budget activities, accounting requirements, and compliance with state and federal requirements.

Lexington, Ky

Managed administrative duties such as accounts payable, in-state and out-of-state travel, procurement, fixed assets, human resources, and contracts and ensured compliance with agency’s budget and cabinet policies. Analyzed agency operations and recommended policy and procedural changes to increase operating efficiency. Compiled reports as needed and oversaw the maintenance of all branch operating records and reports. Prepared and delivered oral and written communications to the general public, attorneys, and legislators as well as local, state, and federal government officials on all activities of agency operations as requested. Facilitated meetings and coordinated training activities for employees. Reviewed supervisory recommendations for hiring, dismissal, or disciplinary action; investigated and took appropriate measures consistent with labor laws and cabinet policies. Participated in inter or intra-agency committee meetings as necessary.