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Tessa Rowland

115 E. Mountain View Dr. Burnet,

Summary

Detail-oriented county employee with over 10 years of experience in government roles in two Texas counties and the State of Texas. Recognized for expertise in tracking and auditing election and budget processes, developing and implementing successful procedures. Valued for exceptional teamwork and customer service skills, along with specialized technical abilities in databases, voting equipment, and logistics. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to the evolving needs of a growing county.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Asset Auditor

Burnet County
10.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for procuring, insuring, tracking and disposing of fixed assets for Burnet County.
  • Responsible for registering vehicles, trailers, and other equipment with the Tax Office. Title holder for all Burnet County vehicles and equipment.
  • TAC insurance billing coordinator and risk management liaison. Responsible for annual renewals for liability and property insurance.
  • Responsible for preparing agenda items regarding assets for Commissioners Court meetings.
  • Coordinate with all county offices for purchasing, insurance claims, auction of surplus goods, and deposits for payments made to the county.
  • Utilized accounting software to issue POs and reconcile purchases with the general ledger.
  • Conduct thorough financial audits ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Communicated with staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.

Program Specialist V

Texas Secretary Of State
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed complex consultative services and technical assistance work related to election processes, and election security.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented best practices related to chain of custody, running election polling places, managing ballot by mail processes, and overall election security processes.
  • Examined information technology control elements to mitigate risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of voter information.
  • Provided recommendations on the use, integration, maintenance, and enhancement of and entity's storage and retention of election data.
  • Provided assistance to counties in developing required written policies and procedures required by the Texas Election Code, Texas Administrative Code, and Secretary of State best practices.
  • Abided by GSA standards to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
  • Implemented Election Reconciliation forms created by the Texas legislature due to Senate Bill 1.
  • Provided training on election data management and election security best practices to county election officers.
  • Assisted Texas Election Officials with usage of election security money, grants and other costs.
  • Coordinated with local government agencies in order to provide resources to entities.
  • Provided support to Texas Election Officials in navigating available resources.
  • Performed state certification exams for voting equipment with vendors and independent examiners.
  • Abided by Texas Election Law Calendar to assist entities with adhering to dates and deadlines.
  • Created and presented training materials at annual Election Law Seminars.
  • Created and presented materials at county regional trainings.
  • Created and maintained accounts for annual cybersecurity training required by the state.

Voter Registration and Elections Coordinator

Burnet County
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed guidelines for data integrity and management policies, safeguarding voter privacy and security.
  • Maintained voter registration rolls.
  • Recruited poll workers and internal temporary employees.
  • Worked with Party Chairs for recruitment and other communications.
  • Provided scheduling, election specific training, administrative, and technical training to poll workers and temporary internal staff.
  • Audited and verified all incoming paperwork and forms from the polling places.
  • Audited and performed data entry for voter registration and ballot by mail applications.
  • Tracked all mail ballots by status.
  • Adhered to Texas Election Law calendar, and prioritized deadlines by journaling and usage of a calendar.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and forms for voting.
  • Assisted with ballot programming and testing.
  • Assisted with voting equipment programming and testing.
  • Assisted with creating chain of chain of custody forms for equipment.
  • Staged equipment and supplies for deployment, intake and recovery.
  • Administrative tasks such as answering the phone, receiving and sorting mail, copying and scanning documents, and creating procedures.

Elections Coordinator

Travis County
03.2013 - 06.2020
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with voters, vendors, and managers.
  • Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
  • Studied processes and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
  • Collected and analyzed business data from various departments to prepare reports and presentations for management.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
  • Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
  • Created job descriptions, procedures, and maintained payroll for temporary employees.
  • Participated in hiring, training, and managing new and returning employees.
  • Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
  • Managed division schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.

Education

Philosophy

Austin Community College

Texas Real Estate License - Real Estate

Austin Institute of Real Estate
12.2008

High School Diploma -

Westlake High School
11.2001

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in budget compliance
  • Strong analysis, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strategic planning for short and long-term objectives
  • Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Strong calendaring and journaling skills
  • Skilled in logistical management
  • Ability to keep up with and abide by legal requirements
  • Ability to type up to 60 words per minute

Timeline

Fixed Asset Auditor

Burnet County
10.2023 - Current

Program Specialist V

Texas Secretary Of State
12.2021 - 09.2023

Voter Registration and Elections Coordinator

Burnet County
06.2020 - 12.2021

Elections Coordinator

Travis County
03.2013 - 06.2020

Texas Real Estate License - Real Estate

Austin Institute of Real Estate

High School Diploma -

Westlake High School

Philosophy

Austin Community College

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