Karen Coughlin
Cape May,NJ
Summary
Executive Director with 10 years' experience in the management of bridges and toll facilities and supervising 40 employees. Successfully installed new toll collection system and improved efficiencies in all areas of operations which let to an increase in capital reserves by $7 million.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Cape May County Bridge Commission
Cape May Court House, NJ
05.2014 - Current
- Supervises and manages the daily operation of the Commission.
- Responsible for preparation of financial, operating and general management of the Commission including the annual budget, annual audit, bank reconciliations, employee payroll, and Commission purchases and cash management.
- Manages work operations and responsible for employee hiring, training, scheduling, firing, promoting and discipline of employees.
- Reviews all policies and procedures adopted by the Commission and updates as necessary.
- Manages employee health benefits and pensions.
- Prepares and maintains all records pertaining to Commission board meetings.
- Responsible for the preparation of Commission bids and proposals and the issuance of contracts.
- Manages the Commission's website and communications.
- Represents the Commission at meetings, conferences, and public events.
- Negotiates union contract and ensures that Commission operates in a manner that is consistent with the contract.
- Successfully secured planning grant from Federal Highway Administration for replacement of bridges.
Education
Public Purchasing -
Rutgers Center For Government Services
10-2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ12-2009
Skills
- Operations Management
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Human Resources and Payroll
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Certification
- Qualified Purchasing Agent, State of NJ - 2019 to present
Timeline
Executive Director
Cape May County Bridge Commission
05.2014 - Current
Public Purchasing -
Rutgers Center For Government Services
Associate of Science - General Studies
Atlantic Cape Community College
- Qualified Purchasing Agent, State of NJ - 2019 to present
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