Zachary Kessler Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

• Responsible for the management of the City Hall AV system and supervision of three Multimedia Technician staff
• Organized a City-wide Administrative Professionals' Day recognition effort
• Administer elections for the City's ~33,000 registered voters

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

• Coordinated the scheduling of nearly 200 Election Inspectors for the 2023 Spring Election cycle.
• Secured over $6,000 in intergovernmental funding for the purposes of supporting election activities.
• Strengthened preparedness by drafting Election Day Contingency & Emergency Response plans.
• Developed mission/vision statements and key performance indicators to be incorporated into the annual budget narrative.
• Coordinated the adoption of four replacement polling locations for 2024 elections.
• Implemented an organizational policy that incentivized city staff to work at the polls on Election Day.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Collect, clean, and return team laundry and shoes throughout the day
• Maintain locker tidiness in an effort to offer players and coaches the best experience possible
• Ensure clubhouse supplies are fully stocked at all times, including bath towels, beverages, and snacks
• Unload and unpack team equipment upon return from road trips
• As of 2021, took on additional responsibility for training and coaching incoming Clubhouse Assistants
• Travelled during the 2020 & 2021 seasons to assist in implementing Covid-19 preventative measures

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Responsible for coordinating applications and quarterly progress reports for laboratory grants. Communicate with stakeholders to ensure work is being completed and expectations are met
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring the status of laboratory grants. Perform follow-up with appropriate parties to ensure grant budgets, contracts, and scopes of work are approved and received
• Streamlined the grant reporting process by improving communication, clarifying staff requirements, and leveraging the Microsoft Teams platform
• Managed and conducted laboratory billing on a monthly basis utilizing LIS AR system
• Responsible for weekly supply and material procurement
• Revised job descriptions for various laboratory positions to clarify responsibilities

New Berlin, Wisconsin

• Created a digital marketing campaign for the first annual Winter Fest, making impressions on more than 60,000 Facebook users in the region
• Revised department webpage to increase user-friendliness by simplifying the layout and updating information
• Drafted the seasonal Recreation Activity Guide using Microsoft Publisher on a tri-annual basis
• Created a digital system for tracking department expenditures in an effort to increase financial accuracy
• Coordinated field schedules for nearly 20 youth baseball and softball teams by developing an effective system of communication between team coaches and the department
• Coordinated and led a "Couch to 5k" running program in response to significant demand from the community

New Berlin, WI

• Summer Internship during 2015, 2016, & 2017 within the Department of Community Development
• Reviewed permit applications submitted by residents and professional developers to ensure compliance with City of New Berlin municipal code regulations
• Scanned print versions of project files and transformed them into digital files. Created a digital filing system for easy file retrieval and management
• Communicated with residents and developers to ensure a full understanding of the City of New Berlin's procedures, municipal code requirements, and comprehensive plan
• Assisted with "Planner of the Day" activities such as helping customers at the front desk, answering the department phone line, and distributing mail

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

• In progress, expected completion December 2024

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration

• Concentration in Public Administration