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Work History
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Debbra HOUSEMAN

Lake Andes,SD

Summary

Dynamic City Administrator with proven expertise in financial accounting and budget preparation, successfully managing operations for the City of Wagner. Demonstrated leadership in fostering team collaboration and enhancing community services, while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing utility billing processes. Committed to driving efficiency and transparency in municipal finance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

City Administrator/Finance Officer

City of Wagner
Wagner, SD
07.2023 - Current
  • Work to provide accurate financial accounting in an efficient , transparent manner.
  • Construct a budget for the daily operations of the City and its capital outlay projects.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the city of Wagner.
  • Supervise and manage all departments vital to the operation of the City of Wagner.
  • Work to build a team effort among the city employees.
  • Plan and prepare city council meetings.

City Finance Officer

City of Lake Andes
Lake Andes, SD
08.2004 - 07.2023
  • Provide an accurate accounting of the City's financial records.
  • Prepare and implement the annual budget.
  • Supervise all staff.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the city.
  • Provide various services to the constituents of the community.
  • Prepare council meetings.
  • Calculate and receipt monthly utility bills.
  • Analyze and compare utility expenses against utility profits to ensure appropriate rates are set in order to operate the fund with a profit-based margin.
  • Plan community events such as a Bull-a-Rama and Customer Appreciation Day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Andes Central Highschool
Lake Andes, SD
05-1989

Dana College

August 1989-December 1989
Blair, NE

SDSU

January 1990- May 1991
Brookings

DWU

August 1991-May 1992
Mitchell, SD

Skills

  • Financial accounting
  • Budget preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Utility billing
  • Customer service
  • Operations management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Human resources management
  • Organizational leadership

Accomplishments

  • I have served on the SDML Board of Directors in the role of District Chair, Trustee, Vice PResident and President.
  • I have been a member of the Andes Central School Board since July of 2006, serving as PREsident if that board for 15 of those years.

Timeline

City Administrator/Finance Officer

City of Wagner
07.2023 - Current

City Finance Officer

City of Lake Andes
08.2004 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Andes Central Highschool

Dana College

August 1989-December 1989

SDSU

January 1990- May 1991

DWU

August 1991-May 1992
Debbra HOUSEMAN