Dedicated and results-driven Management Professional eager to contribute extensive Legislative, Community Relations, and Project Coordination expertise toward supporting the employer in

meeting goals and objectives.

 

 

        Offer 15+ years of experience in governmental relations and a substantial background with the Illinois State Legislature and City of Chicago City Council.   

        Adept at formulating and steering government initiatives, preparing legislative proposals, conducting policy analysis, and recommending budget modifications to ensure cost control.

        Cultivate, nurture and maintain strong, cooperative and respectful relationships with community members, general contractors, Aldermen, and building developers.

        Excel in hiring, directing, evaluating and supervising high-performing personnel.

        Decisive, prudent and committed to remaining well connected and informed.

        Able to relate to a wide range of people, establish immediate rapport, and foster influential relationships crucial to advancing department growth and policy improvements.

 

 

City of Chicago, Department of Buildings, 2008 to Present

Projects Administrator         

• Spearheaded mayoral initiative to closely monitor general contractors and developers with numerous violations.
• Collaboratively drafted rules and regulations for general contractors to enforce and strengthen compliance.
• Championed reduction of six-week backlog in Records Division to a three-day turnaround.
• Resourcefully introduced user-friendly instructions for online trade renewals.
• Appointed to Mayor Daley s Committee to review and analyze city ordinances and policies and drive improvement efforts.

 

City of Chicago, Department of Construction and Permits, 2003 to 2008

Projects Administrator / Legislative Liaison

• Coordinated seamless legislative activities and communication between Aldermen and Department of Construction and Permits.
• Applied dynamic critical thinking abilities toward analyzing impact of proposed city ordinances and state legislation on department.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

• Provided guidance and education to Aldermen and staff on building permit process.
• Clarified interpretations of building code ordinances with Project Managers and Plan Examiner to ensure comprehension and compliance.

 

City of Chicago, Mayor's Office, Intergovernmental Affairs, 1999 to 2003

Administrative Assistant

• Proficiently performed broad-scope administrative functions with an emphasis in channeling Administration proposals through City Council process and protocols.
• Expertly coordinated legislative efforts on behalf of the City of Chicago and served as  liaison between mayor, Aldermen, city departments and advocacy groups.
• Played an integral role in major initiatives such as High Rise Evacuation and Scaffolding ordinances.
• Lobbied members of Congress advocating City of Chicago Federal Agenda.

 

State of Illinois, Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1983 to 1999

Special Assistant         (1997 to 1999)

• Exhibited outstanding leadership talents in directing, supervising and motivating up to 10 personnel in wide spectrum of projects.
• Interviewed job candidates, participated in selection and placement of personnel, determined manpower needs, evaluated job performance, and administered payroll.

 

Operations Manager      (1991 to 1997)

• Partnered with Alderman in analyzing and meeting constituent requests for 13^th Ward.
• Efficiently orchestrated and delegated tasks for management and administrative employees.
• Launched multiple strategies to expedite office efficiency and reduce operating expenses.
• Determined staffing needs and ensured alignment with allocated budgets.
• Prior roles included:  Program Specialist (1986 to 1991) and Office Manager (1983 to 1986); extensively worked with members of Illinois General Assembly in formulating legislative initiatives; liaised between numerous agencies; prepared recommendations for legislative proposals; and conducted research and data analysis.

 

 

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

University of Illinois at Chicago

 

Intergovernmental Executive Development Program

City Colleges of Chicago