Dynamic manager with proven success at enhancing community engagement and customer satisfaction through strategic event planning and training development. Skilled in budget management and regulatory compliance, I excel in fostering partnerships and delivering impactful results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant - Joint Powers Board
Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax
Green River, WY
10.2023 - Current
Oversee the distribution of over $44M in public funding by maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Maintain thorough documentation, prepare financial spreadsheets, and facilitate annual audits.
Serve as the board’s communications point person for government officials, legal counsel, vendors, and constituents.
Schedule, attend, and prepare materials for meetings.
Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
Produce reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
Industry Relations Manager
Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board
Rock Springs, WY
12.2021 - Current
Act as an ambassador for all visitor-related services, and organize/host tourism events to increase destination appeal.
Cultivate relationships between the community and Sweetwater County Travel & Tourism as a liaison.
Plan and deliver training sessions to local tourism workers to improve employee effectiveness, and address areas of weakness.
Create and manage budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Oversee daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Lead meetings with hospitality partners to promote community events and packages.
Senior Administrative Assistant to Department Director
City of Rock Springs – Parks & Recreation Department
Rock Springs, WY
01.2013 - 11.2021
Spearheaded communication initiatives across four divisions to enhance program visibility and attendance.
Coordinated logistics for major public events, including 2015 WRPA Annual Convention with over 100 attendees.
Cultivated positive internal culture through staff engagement programs and teambuilding experiences.
Served as departmental liaison with city officials and local/state organizations at statewide industry events.
Provided executive-level support to Director through project coordination and strategic planning.
Assisted in preparation of budgets and financial statements for upper management review.
Managed daily office operations and maintained inventory to ensure efficient functionality.
Reviewed documents and records to confirm accuracy while adhering to company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Lawton, OK
05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Public Relations
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-1992
Skills
Event planning and community engagement
Budget management
Customer service
Training development
Operational efficiency
Documentation and reporting
Professionalism and courtesy
Financial oversight
Teamwork and collaboration
Program development
Copywriting and editing
Content development and management
Project management
Effective leader
Effective communication
Public relations and marketing strategy
Adaptability and flexibility
Oversee administrative functions
Regulatory compliance
Public speaking
References
Mike Evans, Former Superintendent, Rock Springs Family Recreation Center, (307) 389-3136
Robb Slaughter, Chairman, Sweetwater County Joint Powers Board, Specific Purpose Tax, (307) 371-1664
Sara Mattson, Owner, Green River RV Park, (307)871-3068.
Community Leadership And Volunteerism
Organizer, Gail Hill Memorial Craft Fair
Co-Organizer, The ART Movement
Member, 2013 Sweetwater County Leadership Class
Chair, WRPA Membership Committee
Volunteer Lead: Sweetwater Events Complex, NHSFR, Cowboys Against Cancer, Relay for Life
Political Campaign Supporter: Liisa Anselmi-Dalton for WY Senate
Chair & Member, Military Family Readiness Groups, PEO Chapter L
Fundraiser: Make-A-Wish, Salvation Army, United Way
Timeline
Administrative Assistant - Joint Powers Board
Sweetwater County Specific Purpose Tax
10.2023 - Current
Industry Relations Manager
Sweetwater County Joint Travel & Tourism Board
12.2021 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant to Department Director
City of Rock Springs – Parks & Recreation Department
01.2013 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication / Public Relations
University of Utah
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