Terri Herbert
Reynolds,ND
Summary
Dynamic City Administrator with a proven track record at the City of Thompson, excelling in policy writing and strategic planning. Successfully managed budget proposals and enhanced community engagement initiatives, fostering collaboration across departments. Adept at compliance oversight, I drive impactful change while mentoring staff to elevate municipal operations. History of streamlining costs and procedures while increasing efficiency in all municipal areas. Proven skills in implementing proactive changes to operations, outreach strategies and budget controls. Results-focused professional specializing in team leadership, strategic planning, and key problem-solving for settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
City Administrator
City of Thompson
Thompson, North Dakota
02.2005 - Current
- Managed daily operations for city departments and services.
- Coordinated community engagement initiatives to enhance public participation.
- Developed and implemented policies to support city governance and administration.
- Oversaw budget planning and financial management for city projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between various departments to streamline processes.
- Led strategic planning efforts to address city growth and development needs.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in city operations.
- Provided guidance and support to city staff on operational procedures.
- Researched potential grants to fund city projects.
- Attended conferences representing the interests of local government officials.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between residents and businesses within the municipality.
- Created strategic plans for long-term development of the municipality.
- Managed personnel records and updated payroll information.
- Negotiated contracts related to infrastructure improvements, waste management services.
- Prepared budget proposals for the mayor's approval.
- Organized and coordinated city council meetings.
- Oversaw financial operations of the city, including auditing accounts and analyzing expenditures.
- Developed and implemented policies for the city government.
- Maintained full compliance with city ordinances and state and federal governments applicable to city operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Sought out opportunities to advance understanding of city operations, technology options and latest trends in municipal programs.
- Appointed and oversaw department heads with hands-on approach to leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Mayville State University
Mayville, ND05-1996
Skills
- Policy writing
- Budget management
- Grant writing
- Compliance oversight
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Received the North Dakota League of Cities Innovator, Visionary, Leader and 110% Awards.
- Completed the North Dakota City Auditor Certificatio.
- Created accurate and efficient record keeping processes for utility billing, propergo management, payroll and fund accounting by securing Banyon Data Software.
- Brought about revitalization of two local baseball fields by twice securing the Minnesota Twins Grant.
Timeline
City Administrator
City of Thompson
02.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Mayville State University
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