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• Provide direction and assistance to executive, managerial, and supervisory personnel involved in implementation of policy, programs, and agency initiatives. • Ensure agency consistency and integrity of policy interpretation, development, implementation, and compliance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws. • Manage and track agency-wide projects and strategic initiatives to ensure effective and efficient completion and implementation. Develop methods to track relevant information, monitor progress, and report to agency leadership as necessary. • Serve as a liaison for the Director and Chief Administrator with the community, public and private agencies, agency executives, and staff. • Prepare taking points, reports, and briefings for the Director and Chief Administrator. • Prepare and develop specialized reports to Commissioners and other public officials.

• Facilitate the maintenance of agency policy plans including SNAP E&T, PRC, and CCMEP. Revise and submit annual and biennial plans for state approval. • Monitor agency Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) quarterly to report results and recommendations to senior county leadership. • Draft research reports on strategic initiatives and program results.• Use ArcGIS, PowerBI, and Tableau for spatial and statistical analysis on agency program outcomes.• Monitor legislative and administrative rule changes impacting county programs such as Clearances, JCARR rule review, and federal legislation impacting HHS agencies.

• Maintained relationships with electeds, county chairs, labor leaders, and grassroots organizers.• Directed the surrogate program to have regional campaign surrogates speak at events across Ohio.• Administered volunteer engagement with the statewide coordinated campaign, Workers First.• Managed the candidate's political call-time operation. Proficient in VoteBuilder/NGP.• Organized campaign-driven political events such as small business tours and roundtable discussions. • Completed first drafts of political questionnaires for the Communications team and senior staff.

• Driver and personal assistant to the candidate. Traveled over 40,000 miles statewide.• Facilitated day-of event execution and timely attendance by the candidate at campaign events. • Planned and coordinated event logistics such as arrival, parking, dining, and lodging. • Coordinated with communications staff on press, interviews, and audio recordings. • Collaborated with Ohio State Highway Patrol for event security, logistics, and communication. • Tracked and sent personal notes written by the candidate.

• Drafted research reports and public statements for the Auditor and senior administrative staff. • Submitted testimony at local council meetings and the Ohio General Assembly on legislation impacting the duties of the county auditor. • Acted as a liaison with the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio (CAAO) on legislation and policy.• Collaborated with local stakeholders and community partners on policy and strategic initiatives.• Revised office standard operating procedures in accordance with Ohio Revised Code. • Working knowledge of property taxes, mass appraisal techniques, and tax incentive programs including TIFs, CRAs, and EZs. * Directed the Franklin County Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP), a pilot program connecting low-to-moderate income homeowners with volunteer attorneys & real estate professionals to offer pro bono advice about the homeowner’s property value set by the auditor. The program addressed accessibility shortfalls, provided educational opportunities for participants, and improved overall equity in the appraisal process. The pilot in 2021 assisted over 50 homeowners with the help of 20 volunteer attorneys and realtors in Central Ohio. As a result of the pilot's success, the program is now offered annually to eligible homeowners.

• Managed Auditor’s weekly schedule • Resolved constituent casework.• Composed constituent correspondence• Provided clerical support to senior staff• Published bi-weekly All Staff informational emails

• Scheduled venues to host Informal Review sessions for 2017 Triennial Update of property values at 15 locations countywide. • Redesigned the Auditor webpage to increase accessibility and user-friendliness. • Drafted and published press releases on behalf of the Auditor. • Conducted budget research concerning a proposed county sales tax increase.• Assisted Chief Deputy Auditor and Executive Assistant with administrative responsibilities.

• Assisted Legislative Liaison with consulting the Ohio General Assembly and state agencies. • Completed policy reports evaluating potential changes to state gas tax laws and the projected fiscal impact of the 2016 state ballot initiative “The Ohio Drug-Price Relief Act.”

• Answered constituent inquiries, drafted memorandum for legislative staff, organized mail, and directed Capitol tours for U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio in Washington, D.C.

• Responded to constituent emails and calls, assisted Legislative Aides, researched pending legislation, and attended committee meetings for State Representative David Leland of the 22nd Ohio House District.

• Cross-trained in multiple areas including cashier, cook, answering phone calls, checking online orders, and delivery preparation.