Laura Redmon

Experience

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  The Stephen Foster Story

  May 1993 - Sept 1994

  Cast (Singer, Actor, Dancer)

  * Performs seven shows per week in outdoor drama.* Primary responsibility is as a singer and actor.* Performs as an understudy for dancer roles.* Performs at events to promote the drama.

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  Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS

  Dec 1994 - Apr 1996

  MLS Coordinator

  * Ensures property information is input into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) computer system.* Instructs Realtors on how to use the MLS software.* Ensures Realtors have all needed forms and materials.* Assists with special projects

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  Barlow Homes

  Apr 1996 - Jul 1998

  Operations Assistant

  * Creates marketing materials and information packets.* Produces decorating orders for on-site construction supervisors.* Coordinates the listing of properties with the local board of Realtors.

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  Kentucky Housing Corporation

  Jul 1998 - Oct 2009

  Program Advisor

  Administrative Assistant - * Provides assistance to developers, non-profits. * Assists in the development of grant applications. * Reviews and provides recommendations for funding. * Processes disbursements to grant recipients. * Conducts daily administration of departmental activities.Renaissance KY Program Specialist - * Provides training and technical assistance to communities. * Markets programs and services of seven-member Alliance. * Creates marketing and resource materials. * Researches funding opportunities for participating communities. * Markets program to non-participating communities. * Develops grant selection criteria and administration guidelines. * Participates in selection process of all applications * Processes and disburses all grant funds to recipient communities. * Prepares reports for director, chief officers, Alliance members, members of the General Assembly, Governor and the general public. * Serves as the point of contact for participants and staff.Mortgage Loan Specialist - * Coordinates continuing education courses for lenders and real estate agents. * Assists lenders, real estate agents and potential homebuyers. * Prepares reports and research for managers, director and chief officers. * Processes mortgage loan packets and loan approvals. * Serves as point of contact for lenders. * Departmental computer coach.Technical Assistance Administrator - * Coordinates continuing education courses, certification, development and reporting to overseeing agencies * Market mortgage loan products and services to consumers, real estate professionals, lenders and other partners. * Serves as the coordinator for the Kentucky Predatory Lending Prevention Committee and the Don't Borrow Trouble® Kentucky program. * Travels to selected Don't Borrow Trouble® cities and provides technical assistance to them for their local efforts. * Assists management in special projects. Show less

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  COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY - DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

  Oct 2009 - now

  * Advises management of budgetary concerns and offers organizational sustainable funding solutions as budgetary concerns arise.* Keeps programs, staff, and management aware of the grow, and excel in service to department's budget areas, and alerts to any concerns.* Reviews and assists staff in the review of all legislation introduced to determine the fiscal implications and program ramifications.* Provides interpretation and implementation of statute and law requirements and act as an advisor to the Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Staff, and Commissioner on all statues and/or laws affecting the programs or functions related to the agency's budget.* Assures all information is acquired relevant to the agency's budget and forecasts, and assures information is complete, accurate, and provided in a timely manner when needed by agency staff.* Informs the Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Staff, and Commissioner of information or language that could impact or affect the agency or its programs.* Maintains detailed financial records and systems to allow for the accountability of all program funds and processes in an accurate and efficient manner.* Reviews project applications and reports to assure compliance with applicable statutes and funding agreements.* Assures disbursements of funds for all programs are accurate and timely.* Prepares and updates the agency's Title VI Plan, and the Language Access Plan for Persons with Limited English Proficiency, and is the agency's Title VI Coordinator.* Administers the distribution of non-co-op County and Municipal Road Aid, and the Local Government Economic Assistance Fund for coal and mineral severance to Kentucky Cities and Counties.* Administers the Area Development Fund grant program, and the Joint Funding Administration program for Kentucky's fifteen (15) Area Development Districts. Show less * Manages the distribution of coal and mineral severance taxes to eligible counties and cities in the Local Government Economic Assistance Fund and Local Government Economic Development Fund programs, consisting of: calculating quarterly allocations of funds; establishing all grant accounts (funds) in eMARS; monitoring balances and approving grant payments; providing technical assistance to city and county governments; maintaining Office of State Grants webpage.* Administer the Joint Funding Administration program for the Area Development Districts (ADDs), consisting of: creating annual contracts; preparing applications, drawing-down funds and reporting to federal agencies grant components of the program; track, collect and review quarterly reports from the ADDs; process quarterly payments; review ADD cost allocation plans for compliance with federal regulations; review ADD annual audits.* Administers the Area Development Fund grant program for the ADDs, consisting of: applying the allocation formula (per statute) for distribution; collect and review all grant applications; process applications for approval by Commissioner; process payments to beneficiary agencies; track allocations.* During the six-month period when the financial management analyst position for the agency was vacant, filled-in to ensure agency continued to function well. Responsibilities included: ensuring operating bills were paid; processed and recorded all cash receipts; established needed new programs in eMARS; prepared the agency's biennial budget request. Also participated in the interview process of the candidates for the position, and will be training new hire. Show less

  • Budget Manager

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Internal Policy Analyst III

    Oct 2015 - Oct 2019

  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program Financial Advisor

    Oct 2009 - Oct 2015