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Dawn R. Harris

Halstead,KS

Summary

Experienced technical and administrative professional with proven successful track record of optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Deputy Election Commissioner

Sedgwick County
11.2019 - Current
  • Oversee all logistical functions of planning and executing an election for a jurisdiction with over 300,000 registered voters
  • First in Kansas to complete full-scale hash validation project of entire election management system
  • Trusted agent and power user for PowerProfile voter registration application (ELVIS) - assign tokens/permissions and provide training, create elections and program all election related data into system
  • Manage ES&S Election Management System, assigning permissions, providing training, and verifying logic and accuracy of system-wide information
  • Manage KNOWiNK suite of products, including PollPad, PollPrint, and ePulse suite for election velocity monitoring and reporting
  • Utilize GIS mapping technology to redraw/redistrict all federal, state, and local boundaries; update and keep accurate all jurisdictional boundaries after annexations and deannexations
  • Develop and implement Election Worker training program for over 300 Election Workers and Supervising Judges
  • Oversee maintenance, assignment and deployment of all election equipment and supplies
  • Evaluate and update comprehensive logistics processes, procedures and policies
  • Hire, manage, develop and train staff, establish and monitor goals, design and implement performance improvement plans
  • Delegate tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency
  • Hired as Election Specialist in 2019 and subsequently promoted to Chief Deputy Election Commissioner in 2021

Sheriff's Deputy

Reno County Sheriff
01.2015 - 10.2019
  • Managed the collection of delinquent personal property and real estate taxes
  • Organized annual county law enforcement memorial event
  • Arrested, transported, and managed inmates in the Reno County Jail
  • Completed NCIC entries for protection from abuse orders
  • Investigated crimes, interviewed witnesses and victims and gathered physical evidence
  • Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decision

CSS and IT System Technical Support Specialist

McLane Food Service
04.1999 - 04.2010
  • Converted customer accounts to electronic ordering system
  • Trained customers on electronic ordering system application
  • Installed and provided customer support for proprietary business solution/accounting application (H.O.T.)
  • Conducted troubleshooting on customer systems, including replacing faulty code
  • Performed technical support for internal and external customers
  • Hired in 1999 as CSS, promoted to ITTSS in 2004, further promoted to CSS Supervisor in 2006.

Education

Associate of Science -

Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX
05.2010

Academy Certified Law Enforcement Officer -

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS
2017

Emerge And Lead
Kansas Nonprofit Chamber Of Commerce
2022

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Staff Development
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Workflow Processes
  • Database Maintenance
  • Administration and Operations
  • Customer Service Management
  • Emergency Situations

Timeline

Chief Deputy Election Commissioner

Sedgwick County
11.2019 - Current

Sheriff's Deputy

Reno County Sheriff
01.2015 - 10.2019

CSS and IT System Technical Support Specialist

McLane Food Service
04.1999 - 04.2010

Associate of Science -

Brookhaven College

Academy Certified Law Enforcement Officer -

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Emerge And Lead

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