- Playing Sports
- Horseback Riding
- Gardening
- Volunteering
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
SUZANNE CRUZ
Carrollton,VA
Summary
Offering collaborative and visionary approach to community leadership, ready to learn and develop within this environment. Brings foundational understanding of public administration and urban development, ensuring effective governance and policy implementation. Ready to use and develop strategic planning and community engagement skills.
Transitioning from role in public service environment, bringing expertise in strategic planning and public policy implementation. Skilled in fostering community relationships and driving initiatives that improve public welfare. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills in new, impactful field.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Mayor
City of Sonora
01.2022 - Current
Serves as the elected head of a city or town, primarily responsible for overseeing the city's operations, managing the budget, representing the community at official events, and working with the city council to develop and implement policies , often acting as a ceremonial figurehead while also holding significant executive power depending on the local government structure.
Business Consultant
Freelance
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview:
- SuzanneCruz.com
- Workshops and Stage performances on Staff Development, Leadership, Listening and Organizational Management
- Manage Projects – Hard files, electronic files and create systems to stream workflow
- Branding and outreach- Brochures, Banners, the creation of one cohesive Brand Idea, Events Coordinator
- Consulting work with the Small Business Development Center to develop strategies, Business Planning and SWOT analysis
- Substitute Teacher
- Consulting Services offered to main contractor, Todd Land Surveying
- Integrated business software to maximize business process efficiency by50% and designed Surveying website
- Marketing, social media and print, community outreach and presentations, author articles for publication, network with businesses to grow the business, bookkeeping and general office Administration
Department Coordinator - Career Center
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal TANF
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Rebranded the Tribal TANF program: Brochures, Banners, webinars, live classes, marketing material, database restructure, created a full-service learning center
- Track Client Success: GED guidance, Career Assessments, College, and Trade School Research
- Network and Community Outreach: Rotary, Colleges, Socials Services groups
Security Specialist
Columbia Community College
01.2007 - 01.2013
Designed, tested and deployed physical security systems, developed security strategies, policies, and procedures, monitored security systems and ensured devices were working, coordinated drills and assisted with incident response.
Realtor
Sonora CA
01.2003 - 01.2007
Deputy Sheriff
Sonora CA
01.1995 - 01.2003
Education
Real Estate License
Business Certificate - undefined
Haroun Business Ventures
01.2021
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National Speakers Association Academy
01.2014
B.S - Public Administration
University of California Dominguez Hills
01.2013
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Police Academy
01.2001
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in donor relations, stewardship, and engagement strategies
- Proficiency in development software and donor databases
- Ability to develop and execute long-term fundraising strategies
- Community relations
- Program management
- Human resources management
- Program oversight
- City management
- Constituent relations
* Established network within the nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate sectors
- Economic development
- Public safety oversight
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
- Experience with campaign management, and corporate sponsorships
- Ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals
- Strong analytical skills to assess fundraising performance and adjust strategies as needed
- Strong passion for the organization's mission and goals
- Ability to inspire others to contribute to the development goals of the organization
- Emergency management
SKILLS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INTERESTS
- Current Vice- Mayor, City of Sonora CA
- Martial Arts and other Athletic interests
- Myers Briggs Certified
- Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Certified
- Rotarian
- Catholic Volunteer Director for annual fundraisers
- Founder of Nonprofit- Liberty Institute USA – For this institution, I set an organizational vision and annual goals. The building location was called, Liberty Hall and was not only a meeting place but a Children's bookstore and event center where the youth could meet, learn about the Constitution, key economic principles and American History. To drive interest I created regular events that encouraged community participation. This involvement endeared the event center to the community. Some of the workshops I designed and put on were Art classes, Music classes and even a Citizenship course.
- By Securing and managing thousands of dollars my team and I were, not only able to keep a beloved center alive but also the grand event called Constitution Day! Reducing operating expenses while increasing interest and building a positive unifying movement for the community was the honor of a lifetime and a joy.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved financial growth by completing various fundraisers with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved security issues which led to peaceful transition of major events .
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with community members in the development of an event space in the downtown area.
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Certification
Leadership
Police academy
CPR
Business
Interests
Timeline
Vice Mayor
City of Sonora
01.2022 - Current
Department Coordinator - Career Center
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal TANF
01.2019 - 01.2021
Business Consultant
Freelance
01.2013 - Current
Security Specialist
Columbia Community College
01.2007 - 01.2013
Realtor
Sonora CA
01.2003 - 01.2007
Deputy Sheriff
Sonora CA
01.1995 - 01.2003
Business Certificate - undefined
Haroun Business Ventures
undefined
National Speakers Association Academy
B.S - Public Administration
University of California Dominguez Hills
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Police Academy
Real Estate License
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