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KATE GROGAN

Paso Robles,CA

Summary

Disciplined records professional with a five year background in responding to information act requests efficiently with a high degree of accuracy. In-depth knowledge of record identification, redaction, management and retention. Proficient in using analytical skills to research applicable court decisions and regulatory changes. Dedicated to problem-solving and providing the highest quality customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Records Technician

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2018 - Current

Status: Full-time. Average Hours Per Week: 40.


  • Interpret federal and state laws, including FOIA and the California PRA, and ensure department compliance with all public record releasing requirements in.
  • Serve as the Custodian of Record including the flow of confidential record information through over 500 records releases including Pitches Motions, Subpoenas, Court Orders, Clery Act and Public Records Requests.
  • Provide evaluations and recommendations to command staff concerning agency policies, records retention schedules and administrative activities.
  • Support and maintain the integrity of 6 automated records databases, including updating data tables, while leading as the subject matter expert on records management laws, report writing and crime data software.
  • Recruit, select, develop and schedule records staff, leading the execution of the day to day bureau operations.


Contact: Commander Jason Carr 1(805)440-7726.

Yes, you may contact this supervisor.

Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Operations

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
08.2012 - 01.2018

Status: Full-time. Average Hours Per Week: 40.


  • Provided lead administrative support of Associate Vice President and advised senior leadership on operations protocol development and on 5 college task forces including Campus Safety, Risk Management, Space Utilization, Campus Events Advisory and Strategic Operations Committee.
  • Selected, trained,developed and directed over 20 professional staff, students and volunteers.
  • Coordinated division records management for compliance of 29 intercollegiate teams with NCAA, Clery Act and Title IX including travel logs, external contract agreements, meeting schedules, insurance certificates and waivers.
  • Scheduled use of 13 athletic facilities including inquiry responses, facility tours and collection of rental fees.


Contact: Jaime Hoffman 1(310)971-6572.

Yes, you may contact this supervisor.

Hospitality Service Coordinator

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
04.2011 - 07.2012

Status: Full-time. Average Hours Per Week: 40.


  • Provided front of house support for key card technology support for the 120 acre campus, all campus dining inquiries, and room setups.
  • Ensured facility compliance and on site Fire Marshal Inspections with city and county departments.
  • Composed site plans, program schedules and scheduled staff for over 75 weddings and campus- wide events including Orientation, Homecoming, Commencement and Alumni Weekend.


Contact: Judy Runyon 1(323)259-2789.

Yes, you may contact this supervisor.

Consultant

RIDEMAKERZ
02.2010 - 03.2011

Status: Full-time. Average Hours Per Week: 40.


  • Effectively established community partnerships with the YMCA, the CHOC Foundation, Disney and NASCAR.
  • Coordinated goal setting, event planning and evaluation for event programs for 8 diverse communities across the country.
  • Managed social media marketing, critiqued and revised marketing and event communication to ensure alignment with organization and department objectives.


Contact: Lisa Materazzo

1(310) 308-7010.

Yes, you may contact this supervisor.

Manager

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
08.2006 - 02.2010

Status: Full-time. Average Hours Per Week: 40.


  • Outperformed the region by executing over 200 events annually with 95% or above in visitor satisfaction
  • Hired, trained and supervised a team of 10 event supervisors and implemented a leadership development program
  • Managed vendor negotiations, media visits and promotions with Major League Baseball, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and NASCAR.


Contact: Cindy Weiss

1( 805) 390-7582.

Yes, you may contact this supervisor.


Education

Masters of Science - Education Administration

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY

Bachelors of Arts - Public Relations

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
LA VERNE, CA

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Government Regulations
  • Filing System Organization
  • Digital Archiving
  • Records Management Systems
  • Records Retention
  • Criminal Justice System Knowledge
  • Caseload Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Online Databases

Accomplishments

CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS SUPERVISORS

  • State Conference Hospitality Chair 2023- Present
  • Central Coast Chapter Board Treasurer 2023- Present
  • Central Coast Chapter Board Sergeant at Arms 2022
  • Central Coast Chapter Website Chair 2019- Present


ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

  • Non-Sworn Employee of the Year 2020


ATASCADERO POLICE ASSOCIATION

  • Association Member of the Year 2019


OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE

  • Triple A Administrator of the Year Nominee 2016/2017
  • Administrator & Staff Council Chair 2015- 2017
  • Student Affairs Advisor of the Year 2015
  • Faculty & Staff Annual Campaign Chair 2013/ 2014

Additional Information

  • ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT Non-Sworn Employee of the Year 2020
  • ATASCADERO POLICE ASSOCIATION Association Member of the Year 2019
  • OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Triple A Administrator of the Year Nominee 2016 & 2017
  • OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Administrator and Staff Council- Board Chair 2015- 2017
  • OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Student Affairs Advisor of the Year 2015
  • OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Faculty & Staff Annual Fund Campaign Chair 2013- 2014
  • BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP Be the Difference Award 2009

Certification

  • GOOGLE- Data Analytics (in progress)
  • NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - Project Manager
  • LASERFICHE ENTERPRISE CMS - Capture
  • LASERFICHE ENTERPRISE CMS - Business Process
  • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS & TRAINING - Records Supervisor

Affiliations

  • CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS SUPERVISORS


Timeline

Lead Records Technician

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2018 - Current

Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Operations

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
08.2012 - 01.2018

Hospitality Service Coordinator

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
04.2011 - 07.2012

Consultant

RIDEMAKERZ
02.2010 - 03.2011

Manager

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
08.2006 - 02.2010

Masters of Science - Education Administration

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Arts - Public Relations

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
KATE GROGAN