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Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Framework equipment
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Goal setting
  • Bill sponsorship
  • Policy development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Campaign strategy development

Work Experiences

  • Created and interpreted the rules that govern council meetings.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Assisted small business owners with compliance.
  • Achieved results within the first the past year.
  • Built trust with minority communities.
  • Budgets for annual operations and capital improvement projects were reviewed, approved, and managed by me.
  • Authored and passed method legislation helping entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the complex permitting and compliance process.
  • Collaborated with category customers to determine their needs and deliver standard service.
  • Chaired a public safety commission that implemented reforms resulting in a 49% reduction in use of force complaints against law enforcement.
  • Collaborated with the police department to develop a community policing program that built trust with minority communities, reducing crime rates by 17% in targeted areas.

Summaries

  • Building and maintaining strong community ties is a success.
  • Successful in achieving dramatic results by collaborating with legislators from both parties.
  • Communicator, planner, and problem-solver extraordinaire.
  • A well-qualified City Council Representative with experience establishing and overseeing policies and budgets to improve government function and keep city operations running smoothly.
  • Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
  • Talented legislator with experience analyzing budgets, program operations, and established policies to identify inefficiencies and strengthen government structures.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.
  • Accomplished in advocacy for mental health services, leading municipal committee efforts and securing 14 in funding to expand access for underserved communities.
  • Chaired a public safety commission.
  • Applied practices in city-managed buildings.

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated redevelopment of historic downtown area, attracting over 12 new businesses and boosting local employment by 19% %.
  • Successfully launched a city-wide voter registration drive resulting in an increase of 54% voter turnout within key districts.
  • Developed a new risk mitigation strategy for public safety projects, minimizing budget overrun risks by 79%.
  • Facilitated transportation reform by coordinating updates to bus routes, resulting in a 61% increase in ridership and system efficiency.
  • Advocated for legislation that improved mental health services across public safety programs, increasing access to care by 56%.
  • Led city-wide carbon reduction initiative, successfully lowering emissions by 41% over 8 years through collaboration with environmental groups and local businesses.
  • Managed annual city budget of $11, ensuring fiscal responsibility and reallocation of funds to critical areas such as public transportation.
  • Led grassroots advocacy to oppose non-inclusive zoning laws, achieving a victory with 71% decrease in housing discrimination complaints.
  • Improved transparency and accountability by implementing an open-data initiative, providing real-time updates on public safety measures for over 13 residents.
  • Devised and launched public health outreach programs in coordination with healthcare providers, increasing participation in city-sponsored wellness events by 64% %.

Affiliations

  • Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • National Civic League
  • National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
  • Toastmasters
  • National Association of Counties (NACo)
  • National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE)
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • National League of Cities
  • National Association of Social Workers

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • NACo High Performance Leadership Academy Graduate
  • Women in Government Leadership Academy Certificate – 2018
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certified
  • Legislative Leadership Academy Graduate – Lakeside Partners
  • National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Master Certification in Intergovernmental and Public Relations – Lakeside Partners
  • Strategic Communications Certificate – metric
  • Certified Municipal Official (CMO) – Texas

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