Michael A. Sanders, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Provo, Utah, United States

Throughout my tenure, I provided comprehensive support to the Municipal Council, ensuring effective legislation, appropriations, and oversight. By conducting policy analysis across diverse City programs, projects, and budgets, I delivered valuable insights to facilitate informed decision-making. My recommendations and contributions in designing new.

Orem, Utah, United States

During my tenure as a Communications/Marketing Intern at the City of Orem, I immersed myself in the world of local government communications. Under the mentorship of the Public Information Officer, I built collaborative relationships with city officials and departments, attended meetings, and contributed to the development of strategic communication.

• Co-authored an 81-page program evaluation design of CVS’ Second Chance Program
• Provided evaluation planning and data analysis including budgets, timelines, and measurement instruments
• Developed program logic models, sampling protocols, management tools, and data collection processes

Provo, Utah, United States

• Presented to Council on topics ranging from department reviews to animal euthanasia in written and oral formats
• Designed an 8-page citizens’ summary of FY 2022’s $328.6 million city budget
• Created a scoring matrix to improve the evaluation of 300+ proposed redistricting maps
• Drafted dozens of re-zone ordinances following Planning Commission meetings
• Supported various committees through note taking, research, and analysis

Rexburg, Idaho, United States

• Tutored an average of 10 students weekly increasing understanding of complex governmental subjects
• Restructured 5 courses to accommodate online learning, easing burdens of both professors and students

Rexburg, Idaho, United States

• Trained new analysts on Presenting Skills, Qualtrics, Excel, Word, and R
• Analyzed mental health conditions of 200+ data entries, comparing police & non-police first responders, to present findings to Idaho Falls Chair of CUSP Personal & Public Safety Committee

Rexburg, Idaho, United States

• Consulted with the City of Ririe, ID and conducted an impact fee study that saved the city over $50,000+ and will generate several $10,000’s for developmental growth
• Crafted a citizen survey for the City of Idaho Falls to gather data on citizen opinion for various city initiatives
• Reported to city government officials after collecting and analyzing survey data from citizen panels which increased productivity in local policy design and application

Rexburg, Idaho, United States

• Developed a method to analyze historical voter data to identify likely voters and providing campaign literature, eliminating over $1000 of needless campaign expenditures
• Filmed, edited, and published campaign videos for social media use resulting in over 5,000 views, spreading campaign messages
• Reached out personally to 500+ potential voters eventually resulting in Shane Ruebush garnering 48.1% of the vote

Rexburg, Idaho

• Processed alarm signals quickly and professionally over the phone in stressful situations in English and Spanish demonstrating empathy to subscribers
• Dispatched the proper authorities while verifying that help was on the way and notifying responsible parties
• Listened intently while documenting accurately all responses for alarms on the computer ensuring company policies were upheld

Rexburg, ID

• Handled cash and processed payments in forms of cash, check, and credit card
• Operated machinery and cleaned the homes and businesses of clients with close attention to detail
• Received dozens of positive customer reviews improving and maintaining company reputation

Master'S Degree, Public Administration, 3.90

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Emphasis In American Government, 3.63

Activities and Societies: Political Affairs Society

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, County Honor Band, Future Farmers of.