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Gloria Kaasch-Buerger

Silverton,CO

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Town Administrator

Town of Silverton
06.2021 - Current
  • Reported directly to the Board of Trustees
  • Managed and supervised Town departments and staff
  • Established long and short range goals and ensure effectiveness and efficiency of services provided
  • Prepared an annual budget and submit it to the Board and be responsible for the administration of the budget after its adoption.
  • Wrote and received over $5,000,000 in grant funding for projects including a solar garden, wastewater treatment plant, and affordable housing.
  • Identified and reported on state and federal legislation affecting the Town
  • Worked with Regional, State and Federal Agencies as needed including EPA, San Miguel Power Association, Army Corps, CDPHE an many others.
  • Oversaw citizen committees and boards
  • Conducted exams and tests, graded responses and accurately determined licensing approvals and data verification.

Association Coordinator

Colorado City & County Management Association
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Work closely with Board of Directors and Executive Director to create professional development and networking opportunities for City and County Managers
  • Prepare agendas and keep minutes at monthly board meetings
  • Oversee 5 volunteer Standing Committees by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking direction, and providing administrative guidance
  • Maintain a complex membership database for over 500 members
  • Manage website, newsletters, apps, and all communications
  • Organize an annual conference for over 300 attendees.

Sustainability Coordinator

City of Durango
12.2015 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in the preparation of the Transportation and Sustainability Department's annual budget and participated in the citywide budget process
  • Presented to City Council and hosted public input meetings
  • Implemented an energy audit on all city facilities finding electrical meters that were not in use and saving the City $500,000 a year in electric charges
  • Implemented an internal Sustainability Action Plan including giving each department presentations on their compliance, metrics, and vision
  • Created and coordinated the Facility Managers Monthly Meetups to ensure better communication and resource sharing

Management Intern

City of Durango
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Researched and compiled summaries and presentations for the City Manager and Council
  • Assisted the Human Resources Department in their New Hire Orientations
  • Created and managed agendas and minutes for the MultiModal Committee and the Community Relations Committee
  • Participated in the Citywide budget process as a representative for the City Manager
  • Created onboarding procedures and manual for City Council Members
  • Wrote and received $40,000 in grant funding for a Region-Wide Waste Audit
  • Planned and organized the State of Colorado's 1st and 2nd Emerging Public Managers Summit in Durango, CO.

Children's Ski and Ride School Manager

Durango Mountain Resort
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • Oversaw the operations of the Children's Ski and Ride School with over 80 employees
  • Maintained consistent positive labor-to-revenue for both seasons
  • Maintained department's $1 million budget and reported monthly to Chief Executives
  • Created new safety standard including a sign-in and tracking system.

Assistant Program Director

Adaptive Sports Association
05.2009 - 04.2011
  • Managed external communications including marketing and PSAs
  • Creating and implemented training programs for volunteers
  • Recruited and managed over 300 volunteers and oversaw the college internship program
  • Lead rafting, canoeing, biking, climbing, and camping trips for people with disabilities.
  • Facilitated strong relationships with community partners, collaborating on initiatives to improve program reach and impact.

Manager of Mission Delivery

Girl Scouts of Colorado
05.2008 - 05.2009
  • Managed over 200 volunteers and 40 troops in Southwest Colorado
  • Acting Director for 4 months.

Education

Certified Public Manager -

University of Colorado
Denver, CO
01.2016

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Colorado
Denver, CO
01.2016

B.A., English-Communications -

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
01.2007

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Emergency Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Policy analysis
  • Land Use Planning
  • Human Resources Management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Researching skills

Affiliations

  • Colorado City and County Managers Association, Member at Large, 2023-Current
  • Colorado City and County Managers Association, Emerging Managers Chair, 2014, 2016
  • Colorado Pollution Prevention Board Advisory Committee, Board Member, 2016
  • Full-Time State Legislative Intern, Senator Jim Isgar, 2005, 2006

Professional Development

  • Presenter- 2019 Colorado City & County Management Association Annual Conference
  • Leadership Academy Graduate International City & County Management Association (ICMA)
  • Public Information Officer Certified City of Durango
  • Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-100)-FEMA
  • Introduction to National Incident Management System (IS-700)-FEMA
  • Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (IS-200)-FEMA

Timeline

Town Administrator

Town of Silverton
06.2021 - Current

Association Coordinator

Colorado City & County Management Association
10.2019 - 06.2021

Sustainability Coordinator

City of Durango
12.2015 - 10.2017

Management Intern

City of Durango
01.2014 - 12.2015

Children's Ski and Ride School Manager

Durango Mountain Resort
10.2011 - 04.2013

Assistant Program Director

Adaptive Sports Association
05.2009 - 04.2011

Manager of Mission Delivery

Girl Scouts of Colorado
05.2008 - 05.2009

Certified Public Manager -

University of Colorado

Master of Arts - Political Science

University of Colorado

B.A., English-Communications -

Fort Lewis College

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