Thomas Koch
Communications Manager at City of Ypsilanti- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OSHA 30
Eastern Michigan UniversityApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
LEIN Certified
Michigan State PoliceJan, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of Ypsilanti
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
-Public Information Officer for the Ypsilanti Police Department. -Directly responsible for monthly city Newsletters and bi-weekly City Council Meeting Highlights. -Execute public education campaigns and community group presentations to engage the community. -Developing promotional material for upcoming city-held events, including but not limited to Parks and Recreation within the city. -Work directly with Department Heads for updates to share with the local media outlets. -Serve on multiple committees that meet consistently—currently staff liaison for Bicentennial Committee and Peninsular Dam Removal. Show less
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Fendt Builder's Supply Inc
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager
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Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
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Inside Sales & Dispatcher
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May 2018 - Mar 2021
Working with clients providing knowledge of products manufactured and/or distributed by FENDT BUILDERS SUPPLY INC. Knowledge with products including concrete, mortar, masonry block, retaining wall systems, brick pavers, and base material. Also having knowledge of all building material needed to meet projects structural needs. Working with dealers, contractors, and homeowners on a day-to-day basis.
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Carefree Lawn Center
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Trenton, MI
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Sales Associate
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Apr 2015 - May 2018
Carefree Lawn Center is the largest landscape supply in the Downriver area. They strive to offer the leading selection of quality product at the best prices in town. The Carefree staff always prides to assist both retail and commercial customers with all landscape needs. At Carefree Lawn Center, my position was in sales. The job included working with clients, leading sales and educating customers on their project needs. Tasks included inventory control, coordinate phone-based strategies for all solutions and future clients. Managing and maintaining a social media presence. As well as maintaining strong, trusting relationships with customers and staff. I was the only non-salary full-time employee year round at the time spent with this company. While working I was top sales for each year worked with Carefree Lawn Center. Show less
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Edustaff
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United States
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
EDUStaff is an educational staffing company providing consolidated Human Resource services to our partnering school districts. We fulfill our calling by being proactive in people services, innovative processes and defining the industry. We lead as servants in excellence and wholeheartedness. We exist to leave a positive lasting impact on others. Substitute Teacher for all students K-12 in the Gibraltar School district. Also substitute Custodian while teaching in the school district. EDUStaff is an educational staffing company providing consolidated Human Resource services to our partnering school districts. We fulfill our calling by being proactive in people services, innovative processes and defining the industry. We lead as servants in excellence and wholeheartedness. We exist to leave a positive lasting impact on others. Substitute Teacher for all students K-12 in the Gibraltar School district. Also substitute Custodian while teaching in the school district.
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Education
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Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General