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Samuel L. Wilworkhard
422 S. Main St., Anywhere, Illinois 60148 swilworkhard@aol.com
Daytime telephone (847) 555-0000 / Evening (847) 555-1111
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EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration, Indiana University, 1997
Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, Washington University, 1995

PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE

Administrative Assistant , Village of Happytown, Illinois (pop. 15,000)
February 2001 – present

Coordinate the development of the annual $38 million budget, serve as Personnel Officer, handle all risk management issues, general liability insurance and health insurance matters. Serve as Acting Village Manager in the Manager’s absence.

Specific Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

• Serve as staff liaison to Village Board Administration Committee, responsible for oversight of numerous Boards and Commissions including the Housing Commission, Board of Health and Senior Resources Commission.
• Coordinate and supervise the recruitment and selection process for all personnel including Director of Public Works and Police Chief.
  
  
• Serve as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, representing the Village President and Village Manager at Chamber of Commerce Board meetings.  Worked closely with business community during consideration of no-smoking ordinance.
• Prepared and secured $100,000 federal grant for telecommunications center upgrades.
  
  
• Assist Department Heads and senior staff in the development of annual goals and objectives; ensure goals and objectives are coordinated with Village Board’s strategic planning process.
  
  
• Serve as member of Village labor negotiating committee.

Administrative Assistant to the Village Manager, Happytown, Illinois
June 1997 – February 2001

Provided administrative support to the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager.  Conducted special studies and policy analyses on Village issues.

Specific Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

• Coordinated annual Happytown Festival of Arts for three years
  
  
• Served on employee committee to revise personnel manual.
  
  
• Served as liaison to Cable Television Commission during franchise negotiations; developed policy alternatives and cost estimates during negotiation process

AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Chamber of Commerce Recognition for Community Involvement, 2003
  
  
• Treasurer, Lion’s Club of Anywhere, Illinois 1999
  
  
• Girls’ Softball Coach, 2002, 2003

 

References furnished upon request.