Experience

Dakota County Community Development Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Support Assistant

  • Mar 2020 - Present

• Program Support Assistant

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Burnsville Promise

• Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Administrative: Prepare all agendas and compose minutes of committee meetings.Schedule committee meetings using Google calendar. Communications:Make presentations to local community groups about the work of Burnsville Promise.Share Burnsville Promise programs on social media, including Twitter and Facebook. Fiscal:Maintain financial records and write all editorial to report on the two year $250,000 grant.Reviewe funding requests and make recommendations for approval.



Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

• President

  • Apr 1990 - Jul 2015

  Leadership:Directed annual and long range planning for the organization. Served on numerous boards focused on business and community development.Worked effectively with all levels of organizational staff and volunteer leadership.Facilitated meetings focused on accelerating the timeline for building the Hastings Bridge.Fiscal:Developed annual budget and oversaw all financial operations for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Bureau and Rivertown Days.Facilitated all accounts payable and receivable as well as payroll using QuickBooks.Policy:Managed policy level committees and task forces including the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.Had a strong working knowledge of public policy and political issues within the community.Stayed up-to-date on local, state and federal legislative policies impacting businesses.Communication:Acted as the official spokesperson for the organization.Maintained relationships with a variety of key stakeholders throughout the community. Oversaw production of newsletter and press releases. as well as development and implementation of social media tools for the organization.Operational:Directed implementation of the business plan objectives through management andsupervision of employees.Hired, trained and managed a staff of four.Accountable for membership growth and retention.



Burnsville Chamber of Commerce

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 1986 - Apr 1990