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ANNA MCKINNEY

Springdale,AR

Summary

Dedicated executive assistant to Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse with excellent experience in the industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

MAYOR'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

City Of Springdale
06.2021 - Current
  • Supervised team of three (3) employees within Mayor’s office, including the information specialist, receptionist/secretary, and administrative assistant to the executive team.
  • Assisted the Mayor and Chief of Staff in preparing, planning, and executing the passing of the City of Springdale 2023 Bond Program, totaling over $130 million dollars.
  • Handled confidential information on daily basis
  • Assisted in development and implementation of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 City of Springdale Budget
  • Produced and completed grant applications to submit to local, state, and national organizations for Mayor’s Office and Springdale Parks and Recreation department within the City of Springdale
  • Assisted Mayor and Chief of Staff with various projects including organizing and gathering information related to major projects happening within the City of Springdale
  • Assisted in preparing a booth for the City of Springdale and represented the Mayor's Office at the #ONETYSON event in October 2022/November 2022
  • Assisted and participated in a variety of different online videos and related content, which includes creating graphics and recording videos for many city projects
  • Administration of social media content for Mayor’s office and other city entities
  • Handled information and created agendas for Springdale City Council and Committee meetings
  • Handled a wide variety of information on City’s website, including assisting in the creation of new City website
  • Handled scheduling for the Mayor, including but not limited to: Daily meetings with residents and department heads Arranging flights and hotel stays for the Mayor and staff Coordinating with the Springdale Chamber of Commerce for the Mayor to attend ribbon cuttings and other events
  • Scheduling meetings and tours with Arkansas’ current congressional delegation, including Congressman Steve Womack, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Tom Cotton
  • Assisted in the emergency response for the March 2022 tornado in Springdale, Arkansas, including social media updates, updates to news outlets, coordinating state aid efforts, and so forth

GRANT AND PR COORDINATOR

City Of Springdale
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Produced and completed grant applications to submit to local, state, and national organizations for all departments within the City of Springdale
  • Secured CARES Act funding of 2.89 million dollars
  • Secured other grants for Parks and Recreation, Police, Senior Center, Public Works
  • Assisted Chief of Staff in Securing American Rescue Act funding in excess of 20 million dollars
  • Produced and published material for social media engagement
  • Coordinated social media content to market events
  • Created advertisement flyers for campaigns and special city messages
  • Reached out to local news media about upcoming events, including special groundbreakings, city updates, and messages from the Mayor
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed
  • Monitored and coordinated social media content for COVID-19 response for the City of Springdale

NON-PROFIT PR/MARKETING INTERN

City Of Springdale Senior Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Reached out to community members about gathering money and gift donations for their 10th Annual Wheels for Meals Poker Run that benefit Meals on Wheels Program in Springdale, Arkansas
  • Coordinated with Springdale Parks and Recreation Department on building website for Senior Center’s upcoming Redneck 5K Run benefiting Meals on Wheels in Springdale, Arkansas
  • Coordinated social media content to market events
  • Created advertisement flyers and cards to hand out to local businesses
  • Contacted local news media about upcoming events
  • Created invoices

CASHIER/GENERAL MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Harps Food Store
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • Attended and assisted with many events with Harps Corporate Office in Springdale, Arkansas
  • Went to local job fairs and represented Harps as a company
  • Attended company's annual conference for the corporate office
  • Featured in 2018 Harps Food Stores Commercial
  • Answered telephones and answered questions for customers
  • Handled large sums of money daily
  • Multitasking
  • Communicated with customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • Set up displays and end caps for general merchandise
  • Checked in items from Harps Distribution Center

FRONT DESK CLERK

Springdale Parks And Recreation Department
06.2013 - 10.2016
  • Answered over 100 telephone calls per day
  • Created and maintained client memberships
  • Registrations for seasonal sports
  • Counted and handled large sums of money daily
  • Used P.O.S systems

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Emphasis in News/Editorial

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
05.2020

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Writing skills
  • Video Editing skills
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Expert level in communication
  • Social media literacy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
  • Conflict Management
  • Ability to work in office environment with high level of expectation

Timeline

MAYOR'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

City Of Springdale
06.2021 - Current

GRANT AND PR COORDINATOR

City Of Springdale
07.2020 - 06.2021

NON-PROFIT PR/MARKETING INTERN

City Of Springdale Senior Center
06.2019 - 08.2019

CASHIER/GENERAL MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Harps Food Store
10.2016 - 09.2018

FRONT DESK CLERK

Springdale Parks And Recreation Department
06.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Emphasis in News/Editorial

University of Arkansas

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