Autumn Harding
White Plains,MD
Summary
Results-oriented public service professional with six years of experience in government operations and program administration. Manages publicly funded programs, oversees budgets, and prepares reports for leadership. Excels in policy interpretation, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Proven strengths in team management, strategic planning, and conflict resolution, with a focus on continuous process improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Public Safety Communications Supervisor
City of Alexandria – Department of Emergency Communications
Alexandria, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Provide administrative and operational oversight of complex, publicly funded programs in a 24/7 government environment.
- Supported grant-funded initiatives and operational programs, ensuring compliance with state and local policies and timely reporting.
- Develop, monitor, and reconcile departmental budgets, including expenditure tracking and fiscal documentation.
- Collected and analyzed operational data to inform management reporting and drive program improvements.
- Prepared reports and recommendations for executive leadership, advisory bodies, and governing authorities to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Serve as a liaison between internal departments, external agencies, and community partners.
- Coordinate meetings, trainings, and workgroups; prepare and distribute agendas, notices, and minutes.
- Interpret and communicate policies, procedures, and regulations to staff and stakeholders.
- Participate in interagency committees addressing service coordination and community needs.
Public Safety Communications Officer
City of Alexandria – Department of Emergency Communications
Alexandria, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Provided frontline public service and customer support in fast-paced government environment, enhancing community engagement.
- Communicated effectively with the public, partner agencies, and internal staff.
- Coordinated between multiple agencies to ensure seamless service delivery, improving inter-agency collaboration.
- Facilitated data collection and reporting for operational analysis, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSome College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
Blue Ledge
Skills
- Program monitoring
- Budget reporting
- Data analysis
- Policy interpretation
- Government documentation
- Interagency & Community Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Board and Committee Coordination
- Team collaboration
- Training development
- Writing and editing
- Professional business writing
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Problem resolution
Certification
CPR / First Aid
Accomplishments
Valor Award x2
Timeline
Public Safety Communications Supervisor
City of Alexandria – Department of Emergency Communications
11.2023 - Current
Public Safety Communications Officer
City of Alexandria – Department of Emergency Communications
10.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
College of Southern Maryland
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
Blue Ledge