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Kevin Sears

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Forward-thinking young professional with exceptional leadership, communication and organizational skills, eager to grow as part of a well-respected team. Driven and ambitious to continuous learning.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Indiana Department Of Transportation
09.2021 - Current
  • Managed relationships with State and local elected officials, local government organizations, and industry partners fostering strong relationships
  • Prioritized continuous statewide outreach campaign visiting all 92 counties and cities in Indiana, in person.
  • Executed statewide elected official's satisfaction survey, seeking feedback and recommendations on areas the agency could improve partnership at the local level
  • Assisted INDOT Legislative Director with identification, analysis, tracking, and outreach for legislation impacting INDOT during annual legislative session


Operations Coordinator

City Of Noblesville, Mayor's Office
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Engaged with community groups through organization of Community Conversations Series to increase effective communication between mayor's office and residents
  • Identified and resolved ineffective an inefficient practices by incorporating new technologies, such as Microsoft Teams, into daily operations
  • Evaluated city fleet management procedures to ensure the relationship met city's ongoing fleet needs.

Director of Scheduling and Logistics

Office Of Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Organized and advised Governor and senior staff on incoming requests for the Governor's participation
  • Implemented strategies, procedures and guidelines designed to efficiently handle the complex calendar strategy with focus on proper utilization of the Governor's availability
  • Handled logistics and travel arrangements for the Governor including booking airfare, hotel accommodations and ground transportation.

Staff Assistant

Office Of Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming calls, delivered exceptional constituent service and provided administrative support to maximize team productivity
  • Oversaw Governor's proclamation process by drafting and proofing proclamation language, researching requested topics and issuing completed proclamations
  • Drafted congratulatory, condolence and welcome letters to be presented to constituents on behalf of the Governor.

Deputy Political Director

Eric Holcomb For Indiana
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Built state-wide coalitions and grass root teams to highlight candidate policy positions
  • Planned and executed events to effectively market the candidate's messaging
  • Oversaw teams of volunteers, ensuring events run efficiently with attendees leaving highly satisfied.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Skills

Communications

Organization

Responsiveness

Thoughtful

Knowledge Seeker

Government Relations

Leadership Experience

  • Captain, Hanover College Baseball Team, Voted by teammates as captain for junior and senior seasons through excellent teamwork and strong work ethic, Mentored new team members, acclimate them to procedures, collaborated with fellow athletes and enhanced competitive performances
  • Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Chaired fraternity's judicial board; oversaw rule enforcement of members, Assisted in organizing annual FIJI Football Run; raising $18,000 for the Red Cross, Led the organization of fraternity intramural sports schedules and roster selection

Community Service

  • City of Noblesville, Board of Zoning Appeals - Appointed January, 02, 2024 as the Noblesville City Council's appointment to the board
  • Youth Baseball Coach, 6 seasons (ages 11-18) - Seek to prepare athletes to thrive on, and more importantly off, the field by instilling a sense of pride in themselves, their community, fellow teammates, and family through hard work, respect and dedication
  • Committee Member, Bryce Mitchell Memorial Golf Foundation - Interacted with area businesses with goals of securing donations for aspiring students to use toward furthering their education, $250,000 worth of student scholarships have been awarded since the foundation's inception in 2003
  • Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity - Teamed with local Noblesville community to help build new homes for 2 local families in need

Timeline

Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Indiana Department Of Transportation
09.2021 - Current

Operations Coordinator

City Of Noblesville, Mayor's Office
01.2020 - 09.2021

Director of Scheduling and Logistics

Office Of Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb
06.2017 - 12.2019

Staff Assistant

Office Of Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb
01.2017 - 06.2017

Deputy Political Director

Eric Holcomb For Indiana
08.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Hanover College
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