Shirley Buecksler
2955 S County Road 45, Owatonna,MN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in office management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer service while managing city records, licensing, and elections. Proficient in Microsoft Office and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization in all tasks. Notary public since 2007.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
City Clerk
City of Farmington
04.2023 - Current
- Agenda management and preparation of resolutions and ordinances, codification of ordinances to City Code. Managed City records and acted as liaison for data record requests.
- Administered elections, hired, trained, and supervised election judges, and coordinated with Dakota County and Minnesota Secretary of State's Office.
- Provided exceptional customer service when responding to inquiries from residents and visitors regarding City services or policies.
- Administered oaths of office for the Mayor, Councilmembers, Commissioners, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Staff.
City Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer
City of Mantorville
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed and enforced City ordinances and addressed citizen concerns with excellent customer service and professionalism.
- Managed the budget process for the City of Mantorville and Mantorville Fire-Rescue. Assisted the Fire Chief with State reporting for the Fire Department.
- Administered elections and training of election judges, in compliance with all State laws and coordination with Dodge County and the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office.
- Created annual budget, reports, and minutes for City Council for review and approval.
- Managed payroll processes for all City employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of salaries.
- Maintained and organized filing systems for easy retrieval of documents, including the addition of Laserfiche for electronic document storage.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
City Clerk
City of West St. Paul
05.2018 - 05.2021
Deputy City Clerk
City of South St. Paul
04.2015 - 05.2018
City Clerk
City of Excelsior
08.2012 - 04.2015
Deputy City Clerk
City of Burnsville
06.2011 - 08.2012
Deputy City Clerk/Budget & Management Specialist
City of South St. Paul
11.2006 - 06.2011
Budget & Finance Analyst
Bell Industries, Inc.
09.2005 - 11.2006
Library Media and Instructional Clerk
Independent School District 196
08.2000 - 09.2005
Home Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
03.1993 - 08.2000
Secretary
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
07.1985 - 03.1993
Receptionist/Clerk Typist
City of Burnsville
05.1982 - 07.1985
Education
Certificate of Applied Science - Legal Secretary
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota05-1986
High School Diploma -
Burnsville High School
Burnsville, Minnesota05-1984
Skills
- Typing 100 wpm
- Excellent listening, proofreading, and editing skills with great attention to detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills
- Highly organized in office, records, and agenda management
- Making excellent customer service always a priority
- Notary public since 2007
Affiliations
- Municipal Clerks & Finance Officers Association
- International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Timeline
City Clerk
City of Farmington
04.2023 - Current
City Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer
City of Mantorville
05.2021 - 04.2023
City Clerk
City of West St. Paul
05.2018 - 05.2021
Deputy City Clerk
City of South St. Paul
04.2015 - 05.2018
City Clerk
City of Excelsior
08.2012 - 04.2015
Deputy City Clerk
City of Burnsville
06.2011 - 08.2012
Deputy City Clerk/Budget & Management Specialist
City of South St. Paul
11.2006 - 06.2011
Budget & Finance Analyst
Bell Industries, Inc.
09.2005 - 11.2006
Library Media and Instructional Clerk
Independent School District 196
08.2000 - 09.2005
Home Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
03.1993 - 08.2000
Secretary
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
07.1985 - 03.1993
Receptionist/Clerk Typist
City of Burnsville
05.1982 - 07.1985
Certificate of Applied Science - Legal Secretary
Inver Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Burnsville High School
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