Benjamin Andrews

• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with municipal clients, identifying infrastructure needs and aligning them with appropriate local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
• Led the development and implementation of funding strategies, including grant writing and proposal development, resulting in successful acquisition of significant funding awards.
• Provided expert guidance on municipal management, including Capital Improvement Planning, tax increment financing (TIF), and downtown revitalization initiatives.
• Delivered interim municipal administration services, including budget preparation, ordinance development, staff training, and public engagement.
• Attended and presented at municipal meetings, offering strategic advice on project prioritization and funding decisions.
• Managed the full lifecycle of funding applications and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and timely processing of grants and loans.
• Represented the organization at conferences and networking events to build partnerships and enhance visibility within the community development sector.
• Mentored colleagues and contributed to internal knowledge sharing on funding mechanisms and municipal operations.

· Managed employee benefits, including health, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement, and employee assistance benefits for 300+ employees.

· Implement and recommend human resources policies, systems, and procedures.

• Supported municipalities in securing funding for infrastructure projects by developing and implementing strategic funding plans.
• Assisted with Capital Improvement Planning and municipal management, including Tax Increment District (TID) creation and evaluation.
• Built and maintained fiduciary relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on funding and project prioritization.
• Reviewed and processed grant and loan documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and funding timelines.
• Managed funding calendars and maintained accurate records across multiple federal and state funding programs.
• Conducted research and authored proposals and reports to expand the organization’s funding portfolio.
• Attended and presented at municipal meetings, collaborating with officials to guide funding decisions and infrastructure planning.
• Performed or supported utility rate studies to inform financial planning and infrastructure investment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in funding sources such as HUD (CDBG), FEMA, EDA, USDA, EPA, and state-specific programs.

· Assisted in the performance of major administrative functions in the areas of administration, public works, and municipal clerkship.

· Serves as the communication specialist, which includes internal and external communication, which includes communication through social media, print media, and electronic news.

· Serves as the human resources specialist responsible for hiring, onboarding, benefits management, workers' compensation, records management, performance evaluations, and grievance policies.

· Assists the Village Administrator in developing the annual operating budget and capital improvement plan, form management, board/committee/commission management, website, and public relations.

· Assisted the Director of Public Works in contract management special assessments for all public construction projects and managed the recycling grants program.

· Assists municipal clerk with election duties, records retention, open record laws, etc.

Serves as the Chairperson for the internal Safety and Workplace Environmental Health Committee, establishing policies, procedures, and activities that achieve and maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

· Managed risk management, emergency management, compliance program at Imperial Supplies' corporate and branch offices.

· Assisted the Contract & Compliance Manager with documentation of business continuity planning and other recording keeping requirements.

· Provided training to emergency responder first responder teams at the corporate office.

· Procured emergency management and first aid equipment at the corporate office.

· Served as a subject matter expert for government compliance.

Assisted with the review of contractual performance.

• Responded to routine, lower-priority police calls for service, such as criminal damage to property, thefts, abandoned vehicles, parking complaints, and lost and found.

• Assisted Police Officers as needed on traffic crashes, with traffic direction, and with any other type of call as deemed necessary.

• Documented and completed required case reports on dispatched calls.

• Responsible for parking enforcement and issuing tickets for parking violations on all City streets, alleys, ramps, lots, public setbacks and terraces, City parks and (upon complaint) on private property by patrolling assigned area on foot and in motor vehicle.

• Assisted with program planning, scheduling, and implementation of the city's programs.

• Registered program participants in programs and assisted the administration with routine clerical tasks.

• Collaborated with the Recreation Superintendent on 2018/19 departmental budget.

• Supervised the city's summer children, youth/adult, and senior programs.