Michelle Broughton
Detroit
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Constituent Services
City of Detroit, City Council At-Large Mary Waters
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify key issues impacting residents and proposed actionable solutions. i.e Sauna Room for Seniors at Northwest Activity Community Center.
- Facilitated public meetings and forums to gather input on priorities from constituents.
- Managed 6 staff members and 2 Summer interns.
- Managed payroll and payroll issues / Smartsheet reports.
- Managed 2 out reach Offices one located on the Westside and one located on the Eastside of Detroit as well as my main office on the 13th floor in the City Council suites.
Teacher/ Educator , High School
Board of Education
07.1991 - 01.2021
- Implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards approved by the School Board of Michigan.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments to support diverse learning needs.
- Integrated technology into teaching practices to enhance student engagement with Apple computers, Graphic calculators and White board.
- Cheerleader Coach of 15 years for both Football and Basketball teams seasons. After school Drone Coach and Coding coach for 10th and 11th grades.
- Building Rep for the DFT Teacher's Union 20 years.
Education
Associate of Science - Union Labor Studies - Contracts And Bargaining
National Labor College (NLC)
Silver Spring, MD04-2004
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Mercy College
Detroit, MI05-1985
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Smartsheets
- Microsoft Office 2024 Professional
- Word, Excel, Teams, zoom, PowerPoint,
- Outlook, OneNote,Access,
- Accounting and research
Certification
- Certified Paralegal, Self-employed - current
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Horse back riding, Traveling, Reading Novels, swiming
Timeline
Director of Constituent Services
City of Detroit, City Council At-Large Mary Waters
01.2021 - Current
Teacher/ Educator , High School
Board of Education
07.1991 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Union Labor Studies - Contracts And Bargaining
National Labor College (NLC)
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Mercy College