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John Mayfield

Lee’s Summit,Missouri

Summary

Experienced public servant seeking an opportunity for Public Service in a team minded environment.

Over 10 years of experience in local and state government operations. Communication skills that include speech writing, press releases, social media, organizing and conducting media availability opportunities with print and electronic media. Public Speaking experience in front of small groups to major community events. Event Management from ideations to completion. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Zoom. Moderate knowledge of PowerPoint and Adobe Design programs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

External Affairs & Special Projects Coordinator

City of Independence
Independence, Missouri
08.2015 - Current
  • Lead Public Engagement efforts by maintaining relationships with neighborhood, business, educational, and civic groups. These efforts led to the City of Independence passing its first ever General Obligation bond in its history in 2025 to fund $55 million for Infrastructure projects.
  • Execute the annual City of Independence Federal & State Legislative Agendas. These efforts have led to the City of Independence receiving over $11 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects, securing $1 million in federal funding for improvements to the Truman Home and saving the City of Independence over $30 million in funding by blocking state legislation harmful to the City of Independence.
  • Work directly with the City Communications team on effective communications strategies to inform and educate the public. This includes planning and conducting over 100 community meetings and events such as the first Heritage Festival in Independence. A city-wide Listening Tour for the Mayor to visit different neighborhoods and schools. Worked with community leaders to plan and conduct public meetings between City Councilmembers and the public in the four City Council neighborhoods.
  • Conduct research for the City Manager and City Council as needed.

Missouri State Representative, 20th District

Missouri State Government
, Missouri
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Proposed legislation to improve the lives of Missouri residents. Co-sponsored six bills that were signed into law by the Governor including legislation to increase funding for STEM education and making it easier for members of the military and members of the disabled community to run for state offices.
  • Responded to citizen inquiries and concerns.
  • Assisted citizens with issues involving state government and agencies.
  • Provided oversight to all State of Missouri Government Departments.
  • Disseminate pertinent information about state government to residents of the 20th District and responded to media inquiries.

Loan File Specialist

Central Bank of Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2011 - 01.2013
  • Maintain loan files to ensure that they were current and contained all legally required documents and information and met all bank policies and procedures.
  • Review daily loan payment reports to ensure that loan payments were posted accurately and timely.
  • Tracked loan advances and expense deposits for loan officers.
  • Assisted bank executives with various research projects and other duties as assigned.

Loan Transaction Specialist

Bank Midwest
Kansas City, Missouri
08.1999 - 07.2010
  • Reviewed all requests for loan advances, Cashier’s Checks and Wire Transfers for loan officers.
  • Received and processed approximately 250 loan payments each day.
  • Reviewed reports to ensure payments and loan advances were posted accurately to accounts.
  • Received customer inquiries and responded with excellent customer service.
  • Prepared Payoff Quotes and other request documents for customers.
  • Tracked expense deposits made by bank borrowers and approved payments for expenses.
  • Reviewed loan files to ensure that they were current and that all required documents were received in a timely fashion.

Education

B.A. - Communication

William Jewell College
Liberty, Missouri

Skills

  • Project management
  • Public engagement
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Research analysis
  • Event planning

References

  • Eileen Weir, Development Executive, Centric, 3600 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence, Missouri, 64052, (816) 536-7638, eileen@eileenweir.com
  • Matt Haase, Director of Strategic Relations, Kansas City University, 1750 Independence Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, (816) 210-6568, Matt.haase@gmail.com
  • Diane Egger, City Administrator, City of Raytown, Missouri, 10000 E 59th St., Raytown, Missouri, 64133, (816) 885-8283, dianee@raytown.mo.us
  • Jordan Ellena, Deputy Director of Community Development, City of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 3600 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 60008, (815) 200-3855, JordanE@cityrm.org

Awards

  • Inducted into the Fort Osage High School Hall of Honor, 2021
  • Selected as the City of Independence Martin Luther King, Jr. Award Recipient, 2017
  • Selected as an Emerging Leader of America by the non-partisan State Legislative Leaders Foundation, 2014

Timeline

External Affairs & Special Projects Coordinator

City of Independence
08.2015 - Current

Missouri State Representative, 20th District

Missouri State Government
01.2013 - 01.2015

Loan File Specialist

Central Bank of Kansas City
06.2011 - 01.2013

Loan Transaction Specialist

Bank Midwest
08.1999 - 07.2010

B.A. - Communication

William Jewell College

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