Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Rebecca Acerra

West Warren,United States

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate with over 22 years of municipal employment in local government. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

22 Years of municipal experience, with a concentration in building, planning and administration.

Assisted contractors/developers in permitting process with both the Building Official and Planning Board

Wrote decisions (for Special Permits) in accordance with the town's by-laws

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Administrative Secretary

Town Of West Brookfield
West Brookfield , MA
11.2020 - Current

Oversee day to day operations of Board of Selectmen's Office


Prepare and attend meetings of the Board of Selectmen and meet regularly with the town's Finance Committee


Worked regularly with Town Counsel on all town related matters


Implemented policy/procedures to reduce the town's liability


Liasion for the Board of Selectmen with staff/departments/boards


Work with state officials on behalf of the town


Green Communities Coordinator - responsible for completion of designated projects


Responsible for drawing Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants/Motions

Building & Planning Department

Town Of Warren
Warren, MA
02.2000 - 10.2020
  • Worked independently with engineers/contractors to ensure completeness and timely submissions
  • Met with designers and engineers to address conflicts and reach appropriate solutions.
  • Responsible for scheduling of pre-construction meetings and related inspections with various departments/contractors
  • Well versed with MGL, c40A (zoning)
  • Versed in reading construction plans for both residential and commercial
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Quaboag Regional High School
Warren, MA
06.1985

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • First Aid/CPR/First Responder

Accomplishments

Designated point of contact for the Town of Warren's Mass DOT Project (Downtown Redesign Project) and MassDOT Bridge Project on Rte 67


Secured both temporary and permanent construction easements on Downtown Redesign Project


Applied for and received Green Community Status for the Town of Warren with a designation grant of $158,000 for energy efficient projects resulting in a reduction in energy



Certification

Office of the Inspector General - Public Contracting Overview (MCPPO)


BLS First Responder Certified

Affiliations

Veterans Council Chairperson - 2016 to Present

Wreaths Across America Coordinator - 2022

Timeline

Administrative Secretary

Town Of West Brookfield
11.2020 - Current

Building & Planning Department

Town Of Warren
02.2000 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Quaboag Regional High School
Rebecca Acerra