Casey Erlenheim

Martinez,CA

Summary

Experienced and dependable municipal professional currently performing Assistant City Clerk duties with discretion and initiative. Proven success in supporting City Council and Clerk functions, including agenda management, Brown Act and Public Records Act compliance, and election coordination. Skilled in streamlining workflows, reconstructing historical meeting data, training staff, and enhancing cross-department collaboration. Recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to transparent, efficient local government operations. Strong communication, time management and prioritization skills. Trustworthy, discreet, ethical and resourceful.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Administrative Clerk II - City Manager's Office

City of San Pablo, CA

01.2022 - Current

Provide high-level administrative support to City Manager, Assistant City Clerk, City Council, and HR, ensuring seamless daily operations
Maintain city website content; posting reports, newsletters, and public notices for community access
Organize citywide employee engagement initiatives, briefing meetings and celebrations, enhancing staff morale.
Designed weekly staff newsletter and managed production of quarterly citywide mailers to all residents
Accept and record citizen claims in compliance with city policies
Create and maintain appointment schedules and calendars.
Track and purchase supplies for administrative operations for City Council and City Manager's Office.
Handled department purchase orders, accounts payable, and reconciled credit card statements with accuracy and timeliness.

Office Manager

Talmon Designs, Inc. (dba Clara Beau) – Berkeley, CA

01.1996 - 01.2020

Acted as primary communications liaison, fostering lasting relationships with clients and vendors.
Supervised and trained administrative staff, authored training manuals and office policies.
Designed and implemented clerical procedures to ensure timely production and fulfillment, built and maintained a complex inventory database.
Managed AR/AP and reconciled banking accounts with accuracy and consistency.
Recognized for responsiveness, reliability, and being the go-to problem-solver.

Owner/Designer

I Melt With You – Martinez, CA

01.2009 - 01.2013

Founded and built a handmade scented goods and sundries company from the ground up, overseeing all aspects of business creation, branding, and operations.
Successfully balanced creative and administrative responsibilities to sustain a thriving small business.

Skills

Successfully transitioned into Assistant City Clerk responsibilities during interim period, ensuring continuity of service and operations
Reconciled a backlog of Committee meeting records by organizing and updating minutes, agenda materials, and supporting documents
Adjusted Legistar back of house platform settings to improve Agenda and Minutes production efficiency
Co-authored a selectable auto-response database in NextRequest for efficient handling of Public Records responses, streamlining the process and ensuring citywide consistency in communications

Agenda and packet preparation for City Council and Committees in accordance with Brown Act requirements
Skilled in municipal software platforms: Laserfiche, Granicus, CivicPlus, NextRequest, and Legistar
Proficient in Adobe, Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to deadlines, accuracy, and process improvement

Affiliations

Member, California Municipal Clerks Association (CMCA)
Member, International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
Member, Municipal Management Association of Northern California (MMANC)