Executive Assistant to the First Selectman, Redding, CT

• Mar 2015 - Present

Full-time Executive Assistant to the First Selectman of Redding, CT (de facto “Chief of Staff”). Point person at Redding Town Hall where the public intersects local government, including but not limited: crisis management and triage, routing to correct departments, promoting town policies, public meetings, town-related events and civic education. Coordinate communication between all town departments as well as the community-at-large. Manage schedule, appointments and communication for First Selectman. Coordinate and attend town meetings. Manage social media via the town website and Facebook. Create outbound publications including but not limited to annual reports, newsletters, brochures, agendas, minutes, spread sheets, proclamations, promotional materials, signage, identity materials and original content. Create, organize and provide hospitality for events at and associated with Town Hall. Coordinate larger town and civic events that coincide with Town Hall. Troubleshoot and problem solve for all town departments. Improvisation is a key element in this position. Certified Municipal Leader by CCM. Show less