Michelle Burks
Waxahachie,Texas
Summary
Experienced Business Operations Coordinator seeking to continue serving and expanding impact at the Waxahachie Police Department.
Proven purchasing and accounts payable experience using Tyler InCode system Proficiency in the management and tracking of department purchases and communication with vendors Expertise in procurement card management using JP Morgan system Pertinent experience of budgeting principles, budget preparation, monitoring and reporting Strong inter-departmental networking skills within the City of Waxahachie Proven ability to communicate effectively using various mediums Excellent computer, phone and office equipment skills Experience with InCode, Time Clock Plus, Zuercher, Microsoft Office, Excel Strong public, community and customer relations experience Experience with Social Media communication, promotion and website management Proven fundraising and grant writing skills Extensive strategic promotional, marketing, and public relations experience Proven copywriting experience
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Waxahachie Police Department
Waxahachie, Texas
11.2020 - Current
- Duties include but not limited to supporting the Chief of Police in the general operations of the department
- Budget, Purchasing, Accounts Payable: Sole departmental purchasing agent and accounts payable technician utilizing Tyler InCode
- Solicit, examine, and process competing bids for products and services
- Create and monitor all purchase orders and receipt of purchases
- Procurement card management and reconciliation of departmental p-card purchases
- Budget management and reporting including preparation of budget adjustment/amendment requests
- Management of petty cash drawer and audits
- Receipt of departmental income and preparation of income deposits
- General business operation and budget monitoring of SRRG-SRT, including purchasing, accounts payable, purchase tracking, reporting, creation of invoices, accounts receivable, reporting, and deposit of receipts
- Payroll & HR Duties: Track employee status as it relates to HR notifications and payroll
- Departmental payroll technician and timekeeper utilizing the Time Clock Plus system
- Liaison between City HR and departmental employees relating to the dissemination of information regarding benefits, policy, and employee status
- Receipt, processing and dissemination of vehicle accident reports, TML claims, reimbursements and deposits
- Receipt, processing and dissemination of accident/injury reports
- Administrative Duties: Prepare correspondence for the Chief of Police and the executive team, including press releases and social media posts
- Assist with guests, tours, meetings, and coordinate events
- Prepare departmental documents, new hire packets
- Assist with the management of department files and databases
- Purchase, deliver, store department supplies
- Receive phone calls for the Chief of Police
- Act as a point of contact for vendors and service providers.
Co-owner and Business Manager
Burks' Lock Shop/Burks' Security Services
Waxahachie, Texas
01.1988 - Current
- Played a major role in building and expanding the business in profits, services offered, service area, and exposure in the community
- In 1998, was instrumental in marketing, negotiating the sale of recurring revenue assets of Burks' Security Services to a national corporation
- Currently responsible for all accounts payable/receivable, budgetary and business accounting.
Temporary Employee/Volunteer
City of Waxahachie
Waxahachie, Texas
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Began as a volunteer receptionist in 2017, filling in as needed
- Hired as a temporary employee in November 2019, serving HR, Planning and WPD.
District Director
Representative John Wray, House District 10
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Responsible for Constituent Care for House District 10
- Duties included but not limited to providing a wide range of assistance and problem solving for constituents pertaining to issues with State and local agencies as well as in the private sector
- Extensive letter writing, written communications, press releases, preparation of Resolutions, and Social Media communications to support the goals and needs of Rep
- Wray
- Attended events and meetings throughout the district
- Recruited and trained volunteer interns for the District Office
- Independently set up and operated the District Office coordinating with Austin office as needed.
Director of Marketing & Community Relations; Development & Admissions
The Canterbury Episcopal School
DeSoto, Texas
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Duties included but not limited to public relations, marketing and development goals for the school
- Developed and implemented a marketing plan consisting of promotion, public relations, and advertising, including the development of print ads, social media, website, and local promotion events
- Developed relationships with the Canterbury community, South Dallas and Ellis County communities for the purpose of student recruitment and the development of donors
- Developed a fundraising plan which included grant writing, annual giving campaign, gala, and golf tournament
- Prepared all school news releases for the purpose of promoting the school
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of the website.
Sales Manager
Galaxy Cablevision
Waxahachie, Texas
01.1987 - 01.1988
- Responsible for training and managing recent college graduates entering a cooperative sales training internship between Edward D
- Jones and Galaxy Cablevision
- Trained and managed numerous interns in a three-state region.
Volunteer, Business Consultant
United States Peace Corps
Jamaica, West Indes
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Volunteer of the U.S.P.C
- Business Consultant working in conjunction with the Small Business Association of Jamaica.
Claims Representative
Texas Employers Insurance
Amarillo, Texas
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Specializing in Worker’s Compensation cases.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing and International Business
Baylor University
Waco, Texas05.1985
Waxahachie High School
Waxahachie, Texas06.1981
Skills
- Purchasing
- Accounts payable
- Tyler InCode system
- Management
- Tracking
- Communication
- Vendors
- Procurement card management
- JP Morgan system
- Budgeting principles
- Budget preparation
- Monitoring
- Reporting
- Inter-departmental networking
- City of Waxahachie
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Phone skills
- Office equipment skills
- InCode
- Time Clock Plus
- Zuercher
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Public relations
- Community relations
- Customer relations
- Social Media communication
- Promotion
- Website management
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Strategic promotional
- Marketing
- Copywriting
- Budget monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Access
- Proficient in [Software]
Localassociationsandactivities
- Waxahachie Foundation – Past Board Member & President
- Waxahachie Community Development Corporation, (1997 - 2001) Charter Board Member, Vice-President. Member during the planning, design, and construction of the Waxahachie Civic Center and Sports Complex.
- Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce (1997 - 1999) Board of Director, Executive Board (Secretary/Treasurer and Vice-President)
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2021 Outstanding Civilian
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Waxahachie Police Department
11.2020 - Current
Temporary Employee/Volunteer
City of Waxahachie
01.2017 - 01.2021
District Director
Representative John Wray, House District 10
02.2015 - 11.2015
Director of Marketing & Community Relations; Development & Admissions
The Canterbury Episcopal School
01.2007 - 01.2011
Co-owner and Business Manager
Burks' Lock Shop/Burks' Security Services
01.1988 - Current
Sales Manager
Galaxy Cablevision
01.1987 - 01.1988
Volunteer, Business Consultant
United States Peace Corps
01.1986 - 01.1987
Claims Representative
Texas Employers Insurance
01.1985 - 01.1986
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing and International Business
Baylor University
Waxahachie High School
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