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Erin Chambers

Lenexa,KS

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable public administration professional with 9 years of experience in county government. Background in working with local officials, community, public and media relations. Looking for an opportunity to challenge myself and continue to grow as a public administrator .

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Administrator

Johnson County Election Office
05.2022 - Current
  • Works directly with Election Commissioner and Deputy Election Commissioner.
  • Researches and recommends equipment/vendors and prices; determines substitutes for supplies and routine equipment.
  • Assists with budget and fixed asset management.
  • Resolves personnel processing problems with interpretation from appropriate sources; serves as liaison between supervisor/manager and HR regarding routine personnel actions; advises supervisor and provides information regarding HR policies and procedures.
  • Reconcile account files and produce monthly reports.
  • Processes payroll and verifies timesheets, finds, researches, and provides resolution to payroll discrepancies.
  • Provides information and answers questions from staff regarding payroll issues; maintains attendance and leave tracking records; coordinates Family and Medical Leave according to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Provides onboarding and training to new employees.
  • Coordinated with the public information office and media to schedule interviews and answer inquiries.

Assistant Clerk of the Board

Johnson County Manager's Office
01.2021 - 05.2022

Prepared agenda items for Board of County Commissioner Meetings.

Maintained the Board calendar to reflect meetings, events, and special meetings.

Worked with County Managers and Directors to develop meeting items.

Trained internal staff on using the agenda management program.

Maintained records and recordings of board meetings.

Administrative and Accounting Specialist

Johnson County Treasury, Taxation, And Vehicles
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Manage cash drawers, deposits, and balancing.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Prepared Communications for Board of County Commissioners and executive leadership, including meeting information, calendar/administrative processes, and agenda tracking
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Prepared agenda items for Board of County Commissioner Meetings.
  • Maintained the Board calendar to reflect meetings, events, and special meetings.
  • Worked with County Managers and Directors to develop meeting items.

Land Record Technician

Johnson County Records and Tax Administration
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Data entry specializing in Orion systems and databases pertaining to land record updates and documentation through DTS systems.

Call Center Technician

Johnson County Records and Tax Administration
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided call center services to community inquires, including phone and email inquiries, directing community members to various departments.

Motor Vehicle Specialist

Johnson County Treasury and Financial Management
09.2014 - 07.2016
  • Processed titles, tax payments, refunds, and provided face to face as well as phone service for upwards of 100+ community members per shift.

Education

Business Administration - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Communications -

Johnson County Community College

Emerging Leaders Academy -

KU Public Management Center

Skills

  • Communication and Coordination
  • Office Management
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Policy and Guidance Development
  • Administration and Reporting

References

  • Joe Connor, Assistant County Manager, Johnson County Government, County Manager’s Office, 913-568-1709, joe.connor@jocogov.org, 111 S Cherry St. Ste 3300, Olathe, KS, 66061
  • Josh King, Deputy Election Commissioner, Johnson County Government, Election Office, 913-715-6821, josh.king@jocogov.org, 2101 E Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS, 66061
  • Alyson Angell, Emergency Planning Specialist, All Clear Emergency Management Group, 952-843-3300, alyson@allclearemg.com, 361 W Copenhaver Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
  • Grace Hanne, Innovation Principal Analyst Supervisor, Johnson County Government, Budget and Financial Planning, 913-205-0306, graceychang@yahoo.com, 111 S Cherry St. STE 2300, Olathe, KS, 66061
  • Sarah Thomason, Accountant, Black & Veatch, 913-271-4643, crimsonflame@hotmail.com, 11401 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas

Accomplishments

  • Currently serving as a member of the Johnson County Government Voices of Inclusion Equity and Belonging.
  • Successfully organized the second annual county sponsored Juneteenth community program through project management and facilitation with multiple departments and community partners.
  • Through on going collaboration with varied county employees, consistently contribute to the countywide internal communications to showcase employee and community diversity.
  • Re-elected to a second term to serve on the church board. Currently serving as church board secretary.
  • Completed the Johnson County Sheriff's Citizen Academy and actively volunteer.


Timeline

Office Administrator

Johnson County Election Office
05.2022 - Current

Assistant Clerk of the Board

Johnson County Manager's Office
01.2021 - 05.2022

Administrative and Accounting Specialist

Johnson County Treasury, Taxation, And Vehicles
02.2018 - 01.2021

Land Record Technician

Johnson County Records and Tax Administration
12.2016 - 02.2018

Call Center Technician

Johnson County Records and Tax Administration
07.2016 - 12.2016

Motor Vehicle Specialist

Johnson County Treasury and Financial Management
09.2014 - 07.2016

Business Administration - Public Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Communications -

Johnson County Community College

Emerging Leaders Academy -

KU Public Management Center
Erin Chambers