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Scotts Valley, Ca, Us

Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Oversee the County’s public safety and justice departments, budget, strategic and operational plans, communications, legislative affairs, and Clerk of the Board. Responsible for the “A Santa Cruz County Like Me” project increasing representation on County boards and commissions. Serve on the Animal Services Authority Board and Santa Cruz County Chamber Board.Staff the Library Joint Powers Authority overseeing library operations, Library Financing Authority overseeing member… Show more Oversee the County’s public safety and justice departments, budget, strategic and operational plans, communications, legislative affairs, and Clerk of the Board. Responsible for the “A Santa Cruz County Like Me” project increasing representation on County boards and commissions. Serve on the Animal Services Authority Board and Santa Cruz County Chamber Board.Staff the Library Joint Powers Authority overseeing library operations, Library Financing Authority overseeing member contributions and sales tax revenue, and Library Facilities Financing Authority overseeing special tax revenue and bond funding.Oversaw the transition of indigent defense services from a private firm to a new County Office of the Public Defender.Crafted successful ballot measures, including the Measure S parcel tax for libraries, Measure G and K district sales taxes, Measure B transient occupancy tax, and Measure C single-use cup tax.Previously supervised the Agricultural Commissioner and Information Services Director, and oversaw 2020 Census outreach. Served as Acting County Administrative Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic and CZU fires in September and October 2020. Show less

Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Managed special projects including the County’s strategic planning process.Performed administrative work relating to department operations. Analyzed fiscal, organizational and other complex problems, and developed recommended solutions. Assisted with personnel and programmatic issues. Facilitated inter-departmental working groups on programs and services.Participated in the review, preparation, presentation and monitoring of budgets. Developed revenue estimates for property and… Show more Managed special projects including the County’s strategic planning process.Performed administrative work relating to department operations. Analyzed fiscal, organizational and other complex problems, and developed recommended solutions. Assisted with personnel and programmatic issues. Facilitated inter-departmental working groups on programs and services.Participated in the review, preparation, presentation and monitoring of budgets. Developed revenue estimates for property and sales taxes relating to public safety and the library. Prepared and reviewed agreements, memos and reports. Performed legal work in collaboration with County Counsel. Prepared and delivered presentations to the Board of Supervisors and others. Department assignments included the District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner, Probation, Public Defender and Library System. Show less

Santa Cruz County, California, United States

Managed special projects including a broadband initiative and Proposition 47 implementation and coordination.Performed administrative work relating to department operations. Analyzed fiscal, organizational and other complex problems, and developed recommended solutions. Assisted with personnel and programmatic issues. Facilitated inter-departmental working groups on programs and services.Participated in the review, preparation, presentation and monitoring of budgets. Developed… Show more Managed special projects including a broadband initiative and Proposition 47 implementation and coordination.Performed administrative work relating to department operations. Analyzed fiscal, organizational and other complex problems, and developed recommended solutions. Assisted with personnel and programmatic issues. Facilitated inter-departmental working groups on programs and services.Participated in the review, preparation, presentation and monitoring of budgets. Developed revenue estimates for property and sales taxes relating to public safety and the library. Prepared and reviewed agreements, memos and reports. Performed legal work in collaboration with County Counsel. Prepared and delivered presentations to the Board of Supervisors and others. Department assignments included the District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner, Probation, Public Defender, Library System, Animal Services, County Clerk-Elections, County Counsel, Community Television and Information Services. Show less

San Jose, California, United States

Managed projects and staff in the company's Santa Clara County office. Supervised and conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for state and local government. Planned and directed data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved problems based on interviews with staff, review of materials and data… Show more Managed projects and staff in the company's Santa Clara County office. Supervised and conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for state and local government. Planned and directed data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved problems based on interviews with staff, review of materials and data analysis. Developed recommendations for addressing problems and their adverse effects. Quantified the savings, costs and benefits of implementing recommended actions and communicated their impact on budgets. Prepared detailed audit, budget and other reports. Presented written findings and recommendations to governing bodies at public hearings. Managed multiple projects simultaneously. Trained and evaluated staff and sub-contractors. Show less

San Jose, California, United States

Supervised and conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for state and local government. Annually assessed and projected revenues and expenses for complex departmental budgets. Planned and directed data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved administrative and fiscal problems based on interviews… Show more Supervised and conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for state and local government. Annually assessed and projected revenues and expenses for complex departmental budgets. Planned and directed data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved administrative and fiscal problems based on interviews with staff, review of materials and data analysis. Developed recommendations for addressing problems and their adverse effects. Quantified the savings, costs and benefits of implementing recommended actions and communicate their impact on budgets. Prepared detailed audit, budget and other reports. Presented written findings and recommendations to governing bodies at public hearings.The company changed its name from the Harvey M. Rose Accountancy Corporation to Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC on December 1, 2006 due to a change in ownership. Show less

San Jose, California, United States

Conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for local government. Annually assessed and projected revenues and expenses for complex departmental budgets. Planned data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved administrative and fiscal problems based on interviews with staff, review of materials and… Show more Conducted management audits, financial and budget analyses, staffing and workload analyses, benchmark surveys, and special studies for local government. Annually assessed and projected revenues and expenses for complex departmental budgets. Planned data collection efforts for audits, analyses, surveys and studies. Evaluated departmental operations, policies and procedures. Identified, defined and solved administrative and fiscal problems based on interviews with staff, review of materials and data analysis. Developed recommendations for addressing problems and their adverse effects. Quantified the savings, costs and benefits of implementing recommended actions and communicate their impact on budgets. Prepared detailed audit, budget and other reports. Show less

Berkeley, California, United States

Evaluated success and sustainability of the Acorn Smart Housing Program in West Oakland, CA. Prepared research design and interview guides. Interviewed staff at the BRIDGE Housing Corporation, City of Oakland and Acorn. Analyzed demographic data on Acorn residents in SPSS statistical software. Wrote evaluation report in collaboration with three researchers.

Oakland, California, United States

Examined how the Oakland Police Department recruits and retains women. Researched literature on recruiting and retaining women in law enforcement. Interviewed police recruiters in Oakland and other cities. Designed survey to be administered among female officers. Collected demographic data and conducted regressions in SPSS statistical software. Wrote report on findings and recommendations for the Research and Planning Section.

Directed public relations campaign educating ratepayers about the Lassen Municipal Utility District’s electricity price increase during the California energy crisis. Wrote press releases and message points. Conducted a media training workshop with members of the Board of Directors. Created a new Web site for the utility.

Sacramento, California, United States

Implemented government affairs, coalition building, community outreach and media relations strategies for trade associations, corporations and non-profit organizations. Monitored legislation on Leginfo and StateNet, and prepared bill summaries. Coordinated coalition activities and letter-writing campaigns for lobbying efforts. Met with community organizations to discuss clients’ projects. Crafted talking points for legislative hearings, community presentations and media interviews. Acted as a… Show more Implemented government affairs, coalition building, community outreach and media relations strategies for trade associations, corporations and non-profit organizations. Monitored legislation on Leginfo and StateNet, and prepared bill summaries. Coordinated coalition activities and letter-writing campaigns for lobbying efforts. Met with community organizations to discuss clients’ projects. Crafted talking points for legislative hearings, community presentations and media interviews. Acted as a spokesperson for clients. Wrote press releases, fact sheets, opinion editorials and magazine articles. Interviewed legislators and other political figures. Managed account executives and interns Show less

Sacramento, California, United States

Prepared materials, assisted reporters and participated in the day-to-day operations of the Press Office. Summarized policy issues for the Governor’s briefings and talking points. Participated in daily communications strategy meetings with senior staff. Wrote press releases on legislation, administration appointments and announcements. Proofread memoranda, media advisories and press releases. Arranged interviews and editorial board meetings with state and national media. Promoted policy… Show more Prepared materials, assisted reporters and participated in the day-to-day operations of the Press Office. Summarized policy issues for the Governor’s briefings and talking points. Participated in daily communications strategy meetings with senior staff. Wrote press releases on legislation, administration appointments and announcements. Proofread memoranda, media advisories and press releases. Arranged interviews and editorial board meetings with state and national media. Promoted policy announcements, bill signings and speaking engagements to reporters. Coordinated with regional offices and state agencies. Show less

Master Of Public Policy

Coursework in economics, quantitative methods, research design and data collection, cost-benefit analysis, financial management, law.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key, Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, Kappa Delta, Daily Bruin