VICTORIA PAQUIN
Tunbridge,VT
Summary
Personable and organized individual with strong background in management, government finance, and public relations. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of municipal operations and budgeting, coupled with excellent project management and communication skills. Recognized for reliability, leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Town Administrator
Town Of Royalton
01.2020 - Current
- Perform account reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and create accounting entries in accordance with GASB principals
- Research, apply for, and manage grants to further the town's objectives including budgeting for required matches and stacking multiple grants to complete projects.
- Prepare for and assist with annual audit by a qualified accounting firm.
- Develop and manage annual budgets alongside the selectboard, maintaining fiscal responsibility and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Calculate rates and ensure financial viability of the town's enterprise funds.
- Respond to requests for information from public, other municipalities, and state organizations with prompt, clear communication.
- Project management including developing requests for proposal and contracts
- Assist with development of ordinances and policies relating to town governance, financial controls, and personnel management
- Manage advertising for personnel including developing job descriptions, management of onboarding, and administration of benefits
- Prepare and distribute agendas and minutes in compliance with open meeting law
- Manage public information distribution including maintenance of town website
Bookkeeper
Royalton Fire District #1
02.2018 - Current
- Review and file financial documents, prepare biweekly payroll for processing, post receipts and payments, conduct monthly reconciliations, and prepare financial reports in accordance with GASB principals
- Assist with application for and management of grants
- Generate invoices as needed and track collection progress
- Attend regular board meetings and assist with open meeting law compliance including minute taking
Assistant Front End Manager
City Market Onion River Coop
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Assisted with financial reporting tasks such as reconciling cash drawers, preparing bank deposits, and generating daily sales reports for upper management review.
- Addressed escalated customer issues with professionalism, resolving conflicts in a timely manner while preserving positive relationships between customers and the store brand.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks appropriately based on urgency or importance while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances in a fast-paced retail environment.
Education
MBA - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Project Budgeting & Management
- Public Notifications & Correspondence
- Budget Development & Monitoring
- Grant Management
Timeline
Town Administrator
Town Of Royalton
01.2020 - Current
Bookkeeper
Royalton Fire District #1
02.2018 - Current
Assistant Front End Manager
City Market Onion River Coop
08.2011 - 12.2015
MBA - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
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