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Work History
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Accomplishments
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Carolyn Hemming

Claremont,CA

Summary

Experienced in fostering vibrant, diverse, and safe community experiences in Downtown settings, entertainment venues, and business environments. Extensive experience collaborating with local and state agencies, first responders, and non-profits to contribute effectively to this mission.

Overview

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Work History

  • 25 years experience in working with city government agencies with regard the issues of maintaining a safe and vibrant downtown area.
  • 15 years experience with PBID law and requirements.
  • 15 years of service on city commissions specializing in city planning and parking issues including Chair of Planning Commission for 2 years and Cultural Arts Citizens Advisory committee.
  • 15 years non profit leadership role on executive boards as president including YMCA, a Charter Middle / High School, and Kiwanis.
  • 20 years serving on CBD and PBID executive boards as president.
  • Provided the direction to form the PBID as president of the Central Business District.
  • Led the certification and then recertification of the PBID for two additional 10 year terms with expanded boundaries.
  • As President of the PBID assumed the position of acting executive director during long absences of the director.

Education

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Skills

  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work various schedules
  • Established relationships at the Federal, State and City level and the ability to network within new areas
  • Ability to manage contracts for service Ability to negotiate contracts with outside parties when needed for events and community activities

Certification

  • Current certification in nighttime management
  • Current certificate of participation in Public Safety and Policing Nightlife Districts.
  • Current certification in ethics and the application of the Brown Act as it relates to city issues.
  • Certificate of graduation from Citizen Police Academy.

Accomplishments

  • Recent accomplishments related to downtowns and city activities
  • Developed and implemented a streetscape plan which added 15 pocket parks, 140 trashcans, 150 banners, designed and installed 20 bike racks.
  • Organized multiple events including but not limited to the following:
  • Developed a yearly Christmas parade with over 3000 participants and 10,000 spectators.
  • Implemented a scholarship pageant for high school students which awarded 8,000.00 a year in college money.
  • Developed a yearly Lunar Festival to add diversity to the downtown.
  • Organized a collectors street faire which has continued under my direction for 25 years, 5 times a year.
  • Developed a monthly art walk and market night.

Affiliations

Kiwanis, FOE, Police K9 board, LADodger Booster Club

Timeline

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Carolyn Hemming