Yates McLaughlin
Waukegan,Illinois
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst - Administration
Village Of Lincolnshire
08.2023 - Current
- Directly report to the Village Manager, playing a pivotal role in aligning administrative activities with executive goals and priorities.
- Actively participate in all department manager meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and decision-making processes.
- Manage a $105,000 budget for nine special events, ensuring efficient allocation of funds to enhance community engagement and satisfaction.
- Chair of internal Communications and Special Events Committee, guiding discussions on innovation, culture, and intent.
- Oversee day-to-day management of all social media and communication platforms, enhancing the Village brand and image.
- Compiled and created the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program, demonstrating meticulous planning and strategic implementation
- Updated communications and village policies to align with community goals
- Manage the re-examination of a community-wide reverse 911 system, enhancing emergency response and public safety measures.
- Collaborated with department managers on special projects, including SharePoint file migration, the launch of a new resident program, and executing utility increase campaigns.
Management Intern
The City Of Lake Forest
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Lead process for development of a Community-Wide Survey, managing the RFP process, communicating with selected vendor and all city departments, and presenting to City Council for approval.
- Assumed de facto Communications Specialist role, facilitating email marketing, newsletter services, and other programs aimed at communicating key information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist Communications Director with formulation of Crisis Communications Plan, incorporating public safety aspects and EOC procedure.
- Manage key financial analysis and research into the City's budgetary process, including unique gaslights and converted LED's, communicating with respective executive staff members.
- Led RFP and research process for the development of a City Cellular Plan, coordinating the Internal Team and communicating with vendors in order to increase coverage and mitigate drops in service for public safety employees.
- Manage and develop material for City Council and many board meeting minutes and agendas, including the Executive Safety Committee, Property and Public Lands Committee, and Economic Sustainability Committee.
- Collaborate with industry professionals to learn internal government processes and best practices, including contact lead for Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency in public works studies and assessments.
- Manage the City's front counter, communicating and providing residents with services, ranging from birth/death certificates, vehicle stickers, landscapers/liquor licenses, and special event permits. Managed recording process for FOIA requests.
- Assist HR Director in extensive development of research and analysis in preparation for collective bargaining sessions.
- Conduct research on economic sustainability and public safety to develop innovative solutions.
- Track local and regional activity in all municipalities within Lake County such as financial trends, employment statistics and industry trends.
- Coordinate the development process for Economic Sustainability Committee items, researching and analyzing inquiries such as Idling policies, single-use plastics, and emissions.
- Coordinated and managed new resident materials and monthly distribution, developing respective ward letters, a city service menu, and a communications infographic.
- Supplied general support for Office of the City Manager staff, specifically carrying out directives and projects from the Assistant City Manager and City Manager.
Administrative Intern
Town Of Normal
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated and coordinated completion of multi-cultural activities such as a Black Leadership Summit and a high school Student Government group within the school district.
- Pursued learning opportunities and expanded current understanding of trends and technological advances in municipal management, such as water retention and the construction of a new sports complex.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current and accurate documentation.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
Administrative Assistant
Illinois State Representative
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Help facilitate and coordinate Campaign efforts for re-election by connecting with current and potential voters while also running phone banks and taking calls from donors wishing to contribute to political causes.
- Attend fundraisers, ceremonies and events to represent 105th district of Illinois.
- An immediate aide to the Representative. Flexible working schedule due to school obligations but consistently offered assistance when needed.
President
Spartan Marching Band
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead and communicated social, cultural, logistical, and problematic issues of the band in accordance with the Spartan Marching Band directors.
- Coordinated the facilitation and direction of all freshman orientation activities prior to the school year.
- Handled all small performances or gigs throughout the entire 6-month season.
- Unpaid university leadership position.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Local Government
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory And Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2022
Affiliations
- International City/County Management Association Member (ICMA) - 2021
- Illinois City/County Management Association Member (ILCMA) - 2021
- Illinois Association of Municipal Management Assistants Member (IAMMA) - 2021
- IAMMA Board of Directors Member - 2023
- 2023 ILCMA Banovetz Fellowship Award Winner
- NIU IMCA Student Chapter President
- Deputy Registrar (Exp. 11/24)
- Accepted into James Madison College (World class Public Affairs/Public Policy program)
- Merit Scholarship Award Winner (2018)
- Troy Wiegand Memorial Scholarship Recipient (2020)
- Howard J. Gourwitz Expendable Leadership Scholarship Recipient (2020)
- Lodge Family Scholarship Recipient (2020)
- Spartan Championship Drums DCI Scholarship Winner (2020)
- Walter Adams Memorial Scholarship Recipient (2021)
- Dean's List (Summer of 2021)
- Member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Fraternity (Vice President)
Timeline
Management Analyst - Administration
Village Of Lincolnshire
08.2023 - Current
Management Intern
The City Of Lake Forest
08.2022 - 08.2023
Administrative Intern
Town Of Normal
04.2021 - 08.2021
President
Spartan Marching Band
11.2020 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant
Illinois State Representative
04.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Local Government
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Theory And Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
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