Holli Hennies
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Talented Commission Manager at Pennington County, SD, with a proven track record in county government operations. Excelled in enhancing county government efficiency while fostering intergovernmental relations. Demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership and complex problem-solving, achieving streamlined operations and compliance. Skilled in legislative advocacy, policy development and codified law guidance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Commission Manager
Pennington County, SD
11.2009 - Current
- Principal resource for a five-member, part-time elected Board of County Commissioners.
- Ensure efficient and effective daily management and operations of county government.
- Develops, recommends, interprets, and enforces policies and procedures for county administration and operations.
- Collaborate with elected officials in matters of general government.
- Monitors federal, state and local legislative activities for matters that impact local government. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through thorough review processes. Guides, develops and manages county budgets to maintain fiscal responsibility and stability.
- Manage employee functions, including hiring, training, benefits administration, professional development and employee relations matters for the Commission Office and 4-H Program staff.
- Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates work plans, assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
- Develops and coordinates Commission Meeting agendas. Disseminates and posts required legal notices in compliance with the open meetings laws. Creates agenda packet materials physically and electronically.
Financial Analyst / Buyer
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
04.1998 - 11.2009
- End of month sales financial analyst and Executive Assistant to the President and five Vice-Presidents.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts for 27 retail stores.
- Reduced time spent on manual data entry, implementing automated data extraction tools with Microsoft Excel and Access programs.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate sales models, charts and reports.
- Implemented effective open-to-buy plans, optimizing inventory levels, and minimizing overstocks.
- Participated in industry trade shows and conferences to stay informed on emerging trends, identifying new product opportunities.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Conducted annual store inventories and reconciled discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University
Rapid City, SD12-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Finance
National American University
Rapid City, SD12-2007
Associate of Science - Accounting
Western Dakota Tech
Rapid City, SD05-1998
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Management
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Policy analysis
- Legislative Advocacy
- Government relations
Accomplishments
Elevate Leadership Institute Graduate - 2022
Black Hills Association of County Commissioners & Officials Executive Board Member and Secretary - 2019 to Current
Timeline
Commission Manager
Pennington County, SD
11.2009 - Current
Financial Analyst / Buyer
RCC Western Stores, Inc.
04.1998 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University
Associate of Applied Science - Finance
National American University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Western Dakota Tech
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