Nina Talarico Email & Phone Number

Responsible for assisting with the implementation of the overall State of Michigan COVID-19 testing strategy in coordination with testing vendors, testing sites and vulnerable populations-based organizations that host or perform COVID-19 testing.Primary point of contact to successfully implement and manage test strategy as part of the long-term solution.

Traverse City, MI

• Office Manager / Traverse City Downtown Development Authority Served as liaison between the CEO and two Boards of Directors, City Commissioners, downtown merchants, property owners, and community stakeholders..
• Recruited and onboarded 60+ new merchants to the DDA's non-profit marketing association, the DTCA, substantially increasing voluntary membership dues.
• Managed Downtown Gift Certificate program that grew from $318,000 to $683,000 in sales annually during my tenure.
• Codeveloped and lead work program that offered teams of 3-5 special needs student workers real life interviewing and work experience.
• Revised membership fee structure to convert over 200 downtown merchants to a fiscal year schedule, streamlining membership payment collection process significantly.
• Served as DDA representative on the city-wide Health Insurance Committee.

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

• Acted as first point of contact between DDA and the public.
• Collaborated with Deputy & Marketing Director on social media campaigns, including the launch of the Downtown TC (Official) Facebook page.
• Maintained numerous electronic databases.
• Performed daily banking and other various office duties.

Houghton Lake, Michigan, United States

• Entrusted with all grade levels & subjects.
• Highly recommended among teachers, leading to consistent call backs.
• Practiced school wide policy of positive behavior interventions and supports program to resolve student conflict.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Proctored exams
• Graded homework assignments