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Performs a variety of administrative and technical work in the development, administration, and analysis of Town and Board of Education budgets and in monitoring their implementation. Conducts studies and prepares reports and presentations on financial matters, management methods, and administrative and operating systems and procedures. Maintains and.

Simsbury, Connecticut

Assist the town manager with the administration of municipal operations; responsible for direct oversight of information technology services and the town clerk’s officeDevelops the town’s $24 million operating budget in conjunction with the town manager and finance director; creates budget document materials and prepares public presentationsResponsible for.

Simsbury, Connecticut

Greenwich, Connecticut

Prepared the FY17 first selectman’s office budget, assisted the town administrator with review of all departmental operating and capital budgets, wrote the first selectman’s budget message and prepared operational plans Prepared a financial trends analysis presenting a ten-year historical review of revenues, expenditures and fund balances Assisted the.

Lexington, Massachusetts

Coordinated the Town’s citizens’ academy, assisted in the preparation and administration of Annual Town Meeting, handled citizen inquiries and performed other administrative functions through the Town Manager’s OfficeAssisted in the preparation of the FY2015 budget; wrote budget messagesConducted research and data analysis for collective bargaining.

Windsor, CT

Served as the Town’s coordinator for performance measurement effortsAssisted in the preparation of the FY 2014 budget Drafted revisions and worked with the Health Department to create a new property maintenance ordinanceConducted research on transitioning from an all-volunteer to combination/career fire department

West Hartford, CT

Master of Public AdministrationHonoree: Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society (April 2013)Recipient: David B. Walker Award for Public Service (April 2012)Professional Development Chair: Graduate Association of Public Policy Students, UConn (January 2012-January 2013)Student Member: American Society for Public Administration (August 2012-May 2013)

Simsbury, CT

Managed work conducted by the energy management consultant Peregrine Energy GroupWrote and released Requests for Proposals for photovoltaic solar systems and natural gas supply; reviewed bidsReviewed bids for performance contracting servicesDrafted a Town-wide energy plan

New York, NY

Drove hiring process for a full-time scheduler for the district’s newly appointed Chief Executive OfficerManaged intake and initial screening of applications for the Executive Director position of ROADS Charter SchoolsCoordinated charter schools’ board meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and ensuring protocol was in compliance with charter.

New York, NY

Created a volunteer program for Girls Incorporated of New York City as part of a three-person teamManaged over 50 volunteers in conjunction with an after school program that served over 200 middle school girlsSpearheaded all steps of volunteer management, including outreach, recruitment, screening, training, and placementFormed and managed partnerships.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa)

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Women's Basketball Team, Senior Class Council