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Rory Sweenie

Summary

Principal Deputy County Clerk with over 33 years of dedicated public service. Offering managerial and operations assistance to assure continued continuity with the ongoing operations within the County Clerk's Office.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.2005 - Current

Supervises 6 Deputy County Clerks

Oversees all filing & recording desk operations.

Works with the County Law Department & Courts on legal issues pertaining to filing or recording documents.

Responsible for preparing work schedule & distribution.

Responsible for training Deputy Clerks.

Provides guidance and employee development of staff.

Promotes a positive, customer friendly atmosphere to patrons.

Principal Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.2001 - 12.2005

Performed various tasks for and in the absence of the County Clerk.

Assisted the County Clerk with the management of office and staff.

Worked with other County agencies on various projects - IT Department on coverpage & Community Development on the restoration of civil war flags grant.

Responsible for preparing & maintaining all personnel paperwork for staff of 43.

Assisted with personnel related duties-canvassing candidates, interviewing potential new hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations.

Supervised Accounting Department.

Trained Account Clerk 3 on daily, monthly, quarterly and year end procedures.

Attended monthly Fiscal Officer meetings with Management & Budget and Comptroller's Departments.

Met with budget analysis to review operating budget regularly.

Assisted County Clerk with preparation of annual report and presentation of annual budget to County Legislature.

Responsible for all aspects of purchasing goods and services for the office. Worked with County Purchasing Department on open bids for services.


Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.1996 - 12.2001

Acted for and on the behalf of the County Clerk maintaining public contact with lawyers, bankers, court personnel assisting them with meeting legal requirements for filing and recording documents.

Received and examined legal documents for filing and recording.

Supervised 5 staff members of the Judgment Department, overseeing daily operations and schedules.

Maintained a positive and productive work environment for assigned department, motivating staff to work as a team.

Executive Secretary

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.1994 - 12.1996

Confidential Secretary to County Clerk.

Prepared and maintained County Clerk's schedule.

Solely responsible for all aspects of payroll for staff of 43.

Responsible for purchasing office supplies.

Managed copy accounts

Assisted departments with daily work as needed with staff shortages.


Recording Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
08.1993 - 12.1994

Data entry and proof reading of daily paperwork filed.

Assisted public with filings and searching records.


Clerk I

City Of Syracuse Finance Department
02.1990 - 08.1993

Responsible for providing real property tax information to public.

Processed daily mail, verified tax payments, prepared tax bills and receipts for payments.

Posted payments to general ledger account and balanced month end with department accountant.

Balanced tax roll adjustments year end to general ledger.

Responsible for purchasing office supplies/services and prepared payment claims.

Cashier as needed.

Senior Bank Teller

Norstar Bank
01.1989 - 02.1990

Performed teller duties, check cashing, deposits, withdrawals and opening new accounts.

Responsible for balancing 5 cash drawers and bank vault to cash book daily.

Prepared bi-weekly cash shipments.


Assistant Store Manager

Barbara Moss Clothing Store
07.1987 - 01.1989

Supervised 8 staff members.

Responsible for daily paperwork.

Responsible for the intake of bi-weekly merchandise shipments.

Responsible for balancing 2 cash drawers and daily bank deposits.

Responsible for hiring and training new staff members.

Performed Cashier and Sales Associate duties.

Education

Onondaga County Continuing Education Classes

High School Diploma -

Westhill High School
Syracuse, NY
06.1987

Skills

Strongly self motivated and willing to assume responsibility

Well organized

Conscientious work habits

Skilled in handling the public with professionalism and sensitivity

Timeline

Principal Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.2005 - Current

Principal Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.2001 - 12.2005

Deputy County Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.1996 - 12.2001

Executive Secretary

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
12.1994 - 12.1996

Recording Clerk

Onondaga County Clerk's Office
08.1993 - 12.1994

Clerk I

City Of Syracuse Finance Department
02.1990 - 08.1993

Senior Bank Teller

Norstar Bank
01.1989 - 02.1990

Assistant Store Manager

Barbara Moss Clothing Store
07.1987 - 01.1989

Onondaga County Continuing Education Classes

High School Diploma -

Westhill High School
Rory Sweenie