Jani Hostetter
Lexington,VA
Summary
Well organized Certified Municipal Clerk with proven expertise in records management and budget oversight at the City of Lexington. Adept at event coordination and fostering community engagement through effective communication strategies. Ensured transparency and efficiency in municipal operations. Hardworking and committed to achieving excellence in all tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Clerk
City Of Lexington - Government
07.2016 - Current
- Certified Municipal Clerk status recognized by the Virginia Municipal Clerks Association and International Institute of Municipal Clerks
- In charge of updating the City Code annually
- Tracking legislation for the City
- Assisted in annual budget and capital investment plan preparation
- Freedom of Information Officer for the City
- Records Manager for the City
- Communications for the City: website, social media, weekly newsletters to citizens, liaison with the press, and public notices
- Council Clerk: minute taking, agenda preparation and distribution, preparing travel for Council Members, onboarding newly elected officials
- Working with State and Federal entities
- Responsible for organizing monthly leadership team meetings
- Preparing correspondence for the City Manager, Mayor and City Council
- Oversee all City Boards and Commissions and clerk to the Economic Development Authority and Board of Equalization
- Events coordinator for the City
- Emergency communications (such as weather related events or health related events)
- Manage Statement of Economic Interests for City Council, City Manager and appropriate boards and commissions
- Managing credit card statements and receipts for City employees (40-50 credit card statements a month)
- Assisting in annual audit of the City
- Managing postal machine and copiers
- Prepares resolutions and proclamations
- Serves as backup for the Planning Department and Human Resources Department
- Served on the Employee Relations Committee and created a monthly employee newsletter that I send out at the beginning of every month
Front Desk Agent
Hampton Inn By Hilton
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Took reservations over phone or in person
- Managed front desk operations and trained new hires
- Greeted guests upon arrival
- Tended to guest requests
- Occasional maintenance in guest rooms
- Covering all shifts and departments if needed
- Showed guests where to dine, shop or visit while in town
- Ensured Diamond and Gold members were properly greeted and notified of the available amenities that come with their status
- Arranged for transportation if needed
- Helped coordinate wedding parties
- Helped coordinate large bookings for W&L and VMI Parent Weekends, Alumni Events, etc. booking all 86 guest rooms and 10 Manor rooms in a short amount of time
- Helped visitors with reservations at other hotels if needed
- Ran daily reports
Cashier
Walmart
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Seasonal Employment that resulted in permanent employment
- Operated register for cash, check and credit card transactions
- Helped customers locate items
- Cleaned, organized and restocked front end
- Built relationships with customers to ensure they ended their shopping experience on a positive note
- Counted money at the beginning and ending of shifts to ensure the drawer balanced
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Seasonal employment
- Ran register in all departments: cash, check, card and business account transactions
- Handled customer service desk and returns desk
- Assisted in various departments when needed
- Assisted customers in finding products
- Greeted customers
- Restocked merchandise
- Counted money at the beginning and end of my shift to ensure the drawer balanced correctly
- Ensured customers ended their visit on a positive note
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton, VACertification - Dental Assisting
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA01-2013
Skills
- FOIA Officer
- Records Management
- Certified Municipal Clerk
- Legal compliance for local governments and legal notice publishing
- Budget management
- Social Media for Local Government
- Event coordination
- Customer Service
- Notary Public
- Clerical Skills
- Efficient in Microsoft Suite
Certification
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) - International Institute of Municipal Clerks
- Public Notary License
Timeline
City Clerk
City Of Lexington - Government
07.2016 - Current
Front Desk Agent
Hampton Inn By Hilton
05.2013 - 07.2016
Cashier
Walmart
10.2012 - 05.2013
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2012 - 08.2012
No Degree - Psychology
Mary Baldwin University
Certification - Dental Assisting
Mountain Gateway Community College
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