Tara Mosley
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Proven skills in developing consensus at party, committee and legislative levels. Talented relationship-builder, problem-solver and leader with accomplished career in government. Enthusiastic about applying expertise toward helping people of Akron.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Akron City Council Member (Elected)
City of Akron
01.2013 - 12.2023
- Formulate policies/legislation, Advocate for residents
- Conduct Monthly Ward meetings
- Answer high volume of calls
- Devote official time to problems of basic policy and act as liaisons between the city and the general public.
- Attend and Participate at council meetings
- In statutory cities, each councilmember, including the mayor, has full authority to make and second motions, participate in discussions, and vote on every matter before the council
Bailiff for Judge Kathryn Michael
Akron Municipal Court
11.2006 - 12.2013
- Managing Judges criminal and traffic docket
- Signing Warrants for Defendants arrest
- Recalling Warrants, Maintaining decorum in the courtroom
- Managing Judges personal calendar and appointments
- Opening Court for Judge
- Defendant intake
- Responsible for the ongoing operations of the office and courtroom
- Researching and preparing materials for judges review
- Established and maintained office files under the control of the judge
- Prepared travel for judge
- Responsible for jurors during trial day
- Maintained office tickler system
- Working with clerk’s office to maintain efficient file retention
Board Relations Paralegal
White Hat Management
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Liaison between the White Hat Board of Directors and the Schools
- Facilitated meetings, Prepare Board Books, Keep meeting minutes
- Establish and maintain office files, logs, indices, legal references, control records, and other information for Board Meetings
- Traveled across the State to Board Meetings for Company
- Operate standard office equipment such as calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, Dictaphones, computers, etc.
Office Manager / Paralegal
Parms Law Firm
03.2000 - 06.2005
- Prepare and assemble materials, documents, and exhibits for meetings, court
- Appearances and hearings
- Establish and maintain office files, logs, indices, legal references, control records, and other information in connection with the work under the control of the Lead Attorney(s)
- Determine need for and requisitions supplies, equipment, and repair and maintenance services through agency channels
- Prepare travel for Attorney (s), time keeping, and other personnel records
- Operate standard office equipment such as calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, etc.
- Attend court hearings when needed
- Pursue and developed methods for client retention
- Maintain ECF and PACER accounts
- Draft Probate/ Estate and Domestic Relation Documents
- Maintain office tickler system and attorneys calendar
- Prepare Wills, Deeds and Power of Attorney for Probate Estates
Data Conversion Operator
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Prepare mail and parcels for automated sorting.
- Input the handwritten or typed address information on the envelope into a sorting computer
Education
BS Organizational Supervision -
University of Akron
08.2020 - 05.2021
Paralegal Studies / Minor in Business Administration -
Academy of Court Reporting
01.2001 - 12.2003
Political Science/ Public Policy Management / Minor area of study Marketing & Advertising -
University of Akron
08.1997 - 05.2000
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Policy Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20+ staff members.
- Achieve community results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Professional Experience
- Housing Chair for Akron City Council (2016-2018)
- Public Utilities Chair (2018-2019)
- Public Service Chair (Present)
- Public Safety Co-Chair (Present)
- Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District Board of Directors (Secretary/Treasurer) (2016-Present)
- NEFCO Board (2017-2019)
- PLEO Delegate for Senator Bernie Sanders (2015-2016)
- Delegate for President Barack Obama (2007-2008)
- Precinct Team Leader (Campaign for Change) Precinct 19 (2007-2008)
- MOUS certification 2001, Westlaw Research Certification
Boards And Committees
- Member of National League of Cities Board of Directors 2020-Present
- Member of National League of Cities 2014-Present
- Member, NLC-NBC-LEO 2014-Present
- Public Service Chair (Present)
- Public Safety Co-Chair (Present)
- Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District Board of Directors (Secretary/Treasurer) (2016-Present)
- Housing Chair for Akron City Council (2016-2018)
- Public Utilities Chair (2018-2019)
- NEFCO Board (2017-2019)
- Member, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Steering Committee-2014-2019
- Ohio Delegation 2012 for President Barack Obama
- PLEO Delegation 2016 & 2020 for US Senator Bernie Sanders
- Chair of the City of Akron Public Service Committee 2020-Present
- Co-Chair of the City of Akron Public Safety Committee 2020-Present
- Committee Member of City of Akron Planning & Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, Public Utilities & Green Committee, and Housing
- Member of Summit County Ohio Black Elected Officials
- Member DNC
Additional Information
Tara Mosley was elected in November 2013. She is chair of the Public Service Committee and vice chair of the Parks & Recreation and Public Safety Committees and serves on the Public Utilities & Green, Housing & Neighborhood Assistance and Planning & Economic Development Committees. Mosley attended the University of Akron majoring in Political Science/Public Policy Management then transferring to the Academy of Court Reporting studying Paralegal Studies with a Minor in Business Administration. Her past professional employment includes United States Postal Service; Akron Municipal Court bailiff; White Hat Management paralegal and board liaison; and Parms Law Firm office manager. Her civic memberships and affiliations include Secretary/Treasurer for the Northeast Ohio Joint Medical District Board of Directors, National League of Cities Board of Directors, NBC-LEO, Public Safety & Crime Prevention Steering Committee 2014, 2016 and 2018; elected to the Ohio Delegation 2012, 2016; Ohio Democratic Party member; Sierra Club Member, Emily's List member, and past National Paralegal Association member. Mosley also previously served on the NEFCO Board. Tara's Ward 5 meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. throughout the Ward. Tara is married to Darrell and has five adult children, twelve grandchildren and a dog, Langston.
Community Outreach
- Ward 5 Annual Coats for the Homeless Drive
- Ward 5 Annual Day of Action for those Homeless, Hurting and Addicted
- Hope of Heroin Vigil at Lock 3
- Ward Annual Turkey and Trimmings Giveaway
- Annual Let’s Talk About Forums on Domestic Violence
- Annual Take Ten for Ten Get Out and Vote Event
- Smoke Detector Community Event to the Residents in the City of Akron
Recommendations
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Certified Paralegal, NPLA -2000-2012
- MOUS Certification 2004
Timeline
BS Organizational Supervision -
University of Akron
08.2020 - 05.2021
Akron City Council Member (Elected)
City of Akron
01.2013 - 12.2023
Bailiff for Judge Kathryn Michael
Akron Municipal Court
11.2006 - 12.2013
Board Relations Paralegal
White Hat Management
06.2005 - 07.2007
Paralegal Studies / Minor in Business Administration -
Academy of Court Reporting
01.2001 - 12.2003
Office Manager / Paralegal
Parms Law Firm
03.2000 - 06.2005
Data Conversion Operator
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
09.1998 - 06.2001
Political Science/ Public Policy Management / Minor area of study Marketing & Advertising -
University of Akron
08.1997 - 05.2000
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