Experience

City Of Willcox

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• City Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Present



City of Flagstaff

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant to the City Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Supervision: Provide oversight and leadership to six City employees or contracted positions. o Federal and State Lobbyist: Assist in furthering City Council’s intergovernmental priorities. o Office of Labor Standards: Manage two staff who coordinate a new voter-approved local minimum wage law. o Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison: Improve relationships between college students and residents. o Administrative Assistant: Provide administrative support for the City Manager’s Office. o Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council: Provide administrative support to the Mayor and City Council. Government Relations: Advocate priorities of the City Council to federal and state elected officials. o Update weekly the City Council on legislation impacting City’s operations and intergovernmental priorities. o Manage assignments and provide direction to the City’s federal and state lobbyist. o Create agendas and presentations for the City Council’s annual federal and state legislative trips. Budge Preparation and Management: o Assist in the development of an approximate $302 million annual budget and reports. o Manage the budget within the City Manager’s Office. Projects: Provide direction and leadership on various special assignments as directed by the City Manager. o Provide oversight on renewing a transportation sales tax equating to approximately $300 million over 20 years. o Advocate to federal and state elected officials and organizations for funding to complete 100-year flood plain channel; coordinate with the United States Army Corp of Engineers to complete the design, attend monthly meetings with staff to further the project, etc. o Serve as a liaison and attend meetings with the Mayor to promote economic development on military bases. Show less



The City of Bakersfield

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Management Assistant

  • Nov 2013 - May 2017

  •Budget Preparation: Assisted in the development of an approximate $621 million annual budget and reports. •Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Served as the City’s ADA Coordinator; accomplishments include: o Established the City’s ADA Grievance Procedure and Public Notice; o Coordinated with a consultant to perform the City’s Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan; o Managed improvements and project budgets for non-compliant City services o Responded to grievance requests from disabled residents and conducted ADA audits •Downtown Beautification: Served as a liaison to the Downtown Business Association on activities, which included developing downtown lighting, trash receptacles, food truck policies and a business improvement district. •Technological Improvements: Managed improvements that increased the City’s transparency, including:Social Media: Drafted the City’s social media policy; constructed the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages; and managed the establishment of departmental social media accounts; and City Website: Assisted in the coordination and implementation of a new City website, which included selecting a software consultant, creating a more modern appearance and improving user accessibility. •Division Merger and Phone System: Identified and implemented a comprehensive citywide phone network update, which produced cost savings, and resulted in the merger of multiple divisions. •Arena Improvements: Managed approximately $650,000 worth of improvements at the City’s arena, which included constructing a new fountain, relocating engraved bricks and tiles, adding benches and installing lights. •Multi-Use Path: Coordinated the approval of an approximate 6 mile long multi-use path with the Federal Bureau of Reclamation, Friant Water Authority, and other local and state entities. Show less



Town of Marana

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Management Intern

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  I was awarded the Marvin A. Andrews Scholarship/Internship in 2013 and had the opportunity to choose a municipality that I would like to intern with. I chose the Town of Marana because it was known for being innovative and fiscally conservative; two things that I believed all local government entities should emulate. While with the Town of Marana, I performed and participated in a variety of tasks. • Downtown Road Realignment: Assisted in the design of the downtown area, and notified business owners of the Town’s wish to realign the downtown road network through door-to-door outreach activities and public forums. • Airport Improvements: Prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant services to update the Airport Strategic Plan and subsequently conducted interviews of qualified consultants; updated the airport’s marketing materials and began revising the Airport Emergency Plan. • Legislative Affairs: Participated in the Manifesto Project, which was a statewide event to solicit information for state policymakers on workforce priorities; duties included soliciting resident feedback through various online platforms and public forms. •Water Resources Policies: Updated the Town’s water policy to be compliant with current laws and best practices. • Sponsorships: Acquired sponsors to fund and participate in the Town’s booth at a statewide conference. Show less



City of Sierra Vista

• Sierra Vista, AZ

• Management Intern

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Budget Preparation: Assisted in the development of the City’s annual budget and reports. • City Fees: Conducted an analysis of various fee schedules and recommended such fees be increased to better represent City staff time and comparable rates to other jurisdictions. • Procurement: Assisted the Procurement Manager in auctioning City assets and document management activities. • Research and Analysis: Reviewed and made recommendations regarding the organizational structure and cost effectiveness of services in City departments, including the City Clerk’s Office and the Procurement Department. • Strategic Planning: Revised the scope of work for a strategic planning consultant to incorporate best practices. • Public Information: Assisted in editing a citywide newsletter for weekly release to City Council, media and public. Show less



Saint David Unified School District

• Saint David, AZ

• Long Term Substitute Teacher/ Business Intern

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2012

  - Taught 2nd Grade for a semester - Assisted the Business Manager with the school budget - Developed Curriculum, Tutored Students, - Taught 2nd Grade for a semester - Assisted the Business Manager with the school budget - Developed Curriculum, Tutored Students,



City of Flagstaff, Benson, and Tombstone

• Flagstaff, Benson, and Tombstone Arizona

• Pool Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Sep 2011

  - Managed pool staff - Swim lessons instructor - Directed youth recreational events - Coordinated pool operating schedule - Managed pool staff - Swim lessons instructor - Directed youth recreational events - Coordinated pool operating schedule



Maxim Health Care

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • May 2005 - Mar 2006

  I worked as a Nursing Assistant for a registry in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. I worked mainly at Hospitals, but also at Nursing Homes. I again worked for Maxim in 2010 for a short time before pursuing other career goals. - Assisted patients at hospitals and nursing homes in daily activities - Administered Shots and Medications - Took regular Vital Signs of patients - Charted and updated records of patients progress I worked as a Nursing Assistant for a registry in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. I worked mainly at Hospitals, but also at Nursing Homes. I again worked for Maxim in 2010 for a short time before pursuing other career goals. - Assisted patients at hospitals and nursing homes in daily activities - Administered Shots and Medications - Took regular Vital Signs of patients - Charted and updated records of patients progress