Tanner Salyers
Mount Vernon,OH
Summary
I am a diligent public servant with a proven track record in leading teams and enhancing citizens' satisfaction as they interface with their government. I have demonstrated success in streamlining operations, improving service delivery, and implementing effective problem-solving strategies. I am adept at building strong relationships and fostering collaborative work environments. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my skills and enthusiasm to the City of Dublin!
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Service Director
City of Mount Vernon
10.2023 - Current
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the City, overseeing 180+ employees.
- Provides effective and efficient city services that aim to improve the lives and experiences of the residents of, and visitors to, the City of Mount Vernon.
- Supervises Code Enforcement, Engineering, Fire, Parks, Public Buildings & Lands and Cemetery, Police, Streets, Public Utilities, Recreation, and Human Resources.
- Leads each of the City department heads in achieving their mission through effective planning, teamwork, empowerment and collaboration.
- Manages 180+ employees, including project design and implementation, employee discipline, hiring and firing, training, and professional development.
- Negotiated three union contracts, including IAFF, FOP, and OCSEA, as the chief negotiator.
- Collaborates with public and private entities such as state, and county governments, business associations, and nonprofit organizations.
- Enacts the policies and ordinances of Mount Vernon City Council.
Knox County Recorder
Knox County Recorder
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Enacted significant efficiency measures, including a modern LRMS, time clock for staff, free fraud alert tool for property owners, modern means of payment, and ORC changes for township records management.
- Streamlined workflow processes by working collaboratively with staff and colleagues, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted regular audits of stored records, ensuring compliance with established retention schedules and legal requirements.
- Decreased processing time for record requests by establishing clear guidelines and communication channels among staff members.
- Negotiated and directed the implementation of a new record management software system, leading to enhanced data security measures and user-friendly interfaces.
- Oversaw large-scale digitization projects, converting paper records to electronic format for improved accessibility and preservation efforts.
Credit Recovery Coordinator/Social Studies Teacher
GOAL Digital Academy
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Monitored high school credit deficiencies on 200+ students in 30+ courses and served as teacher of record in these courses
- Interfaced with school administration and government officials to advocate for the school's well-being.
- Former president of GDA Marketing Committee,
overseeing external & internal marketing and systems management. - Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Newark City Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked one-on-one with students, often at-risk populations that were credit deficient, with exceptional learning barriers in a dropout prevention setting.
- Presented course content through numerous mediums and differentiated instruction as necessary using best practices.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
Director
Knox County Youth Works
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Organized meetings, interviews, orientations with business owners and summer youth workers.
- Supervised workers and supervisors and managed payroll.
- Communicated with Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services in management role over federal grant funds.
Agent
American Family Insurance
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Licensed to manage and sell property, casualty, life & health insurance products
- Managed an American Family office in Portsmouth, OH with a portfolio worth over $1 million
- Managed staff in office, sales and marketing campaigns, and lead a facilities transition
- Attended months long corporate leadership training in Madison, WI with American Family Insurance
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kent State University
Kent, OH04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Social Studies Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH05.2017
High School Diploma -
Green Township High School
Franklin Furnace, Ohio05.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Team training and development
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Project Management
- Program implementation
Boards and Commissions
- Former At-Large Member of Mount Vernon City Council '19-'21
- Chair, Parks & Lands Committee,
- Vice Chair, Planning & Zoning Committee,
- Former Recreation Director for the City of Mount Vernon,
- Former Member of Main Street Mount Vernon Board of Directors,
- Former Member and Council liaison of the Mount Vernon Shade Tree & Beautification Commission,
- Former Member & Council liaison to the Ariel Foundation Park Conservancy,
- Former Member and Council liaison of the Mount Vernon Recreation Board,
- Co-Founder and former director of the Knox Summer Manufacturing Camp
- Established Bee City USA membership for the City of Mount Vernon
- Founded Millennial Mount Vernon, young professionals organization for Mount Vernon
Additional Information
Mr. Jeff Gottke
Knox Area Development Foundation, President
Phone: (740) 358-8977
Email: gottkejs@hotmail.com
Mr. Charles "Chip" McConville
Knox County Prosecutor
Phone: (740) 398-5361
Email: owlsheadchip@gmail.com
Mr. James Blazer
Knox County Board of Elections, Director
Ohio Burea of Workers Compensation
US Department of Labor
Phone: (614) 571-2967
Mr. Mike Miller
Mount Vernon City Council
Former Chief of Wildlife, ODNR
Phone: (740) 485-2570
Mr. Gregg Snouffer
GOAL Digital Academy, Social Studies, CBI Instructor
Phone: (740) 803-1002
Email: gsnouffer@mygda.org
Timeline
Safety Service Director
City of Mount Vernon
10.2023 - Current
Knox County Recorder
Knox County Recorder
06.2021 - 10.2023
High School Social Studies Teacher
Newark City Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Credit Recovery Coordinator/Social Studies Teacher
GOAL Digital Academy
08.2016 - 05.2024
Director
Knox County Youth Works
05.2016 - 01.2020
Agent
American Family Insurance
03.2012 - 04.2014
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Social Studies Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Green Township High School
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