Geoff Wullschlager

Experience

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  Sidley Austin

  Sept 2001 - Oct 2002

  Litigation Support

  Legal research and records management for large scale class action litigation. Full case and related documentation management for large corporate litigation. Leadership for 30,000+ document projects primarily aiding in deposition preparation. Off site review of opposing party documentation. Court document preparation including filings. Internal discovery and research. Database management and records coding

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  GW Litigation Support

  Oct 2002 - Mar 2004

  Contract Litigation Support

  Contract positions in litigation support, review, and case analysis for large corporate law firms and sole practitioners. Practice areas of family, civil, and criminal law. Case assessment and disposition for attorney assignment.

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  Robert Half International

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

  Staffing Manager

  External recruitment for the industrial and government sectors within East Los Angeles, CA, and professional services sector in Portland, OR. Project management, coordination, and staff development for large clients (project management of 30+ independent contract employees). Business development (outside/inside sales). Contract administration. Public representation/ outreach through recruitment seminars, employment forums, and regional economic forumsAwards:• Customer Service Quality Service Award: Awarded 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2005 for overall highest branch rating, western Region U.S. (150 branches).• U.S. Congressional certificate of appreciation: Certificate received 05/05. Speaking engagement for Hilda L. Solis (U.S. Congresswoman 32nd District California) business conference.• Top 10% producer: 02/05-09/05 western states region. Show less

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  Portland State University

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2014

  Implementation and administration of Title IV Federal aid and Oregon state financial aid programs. Policy analysis of Federal and state legislation as it relates to Title IV and state programs of higher education funding. Management and mentoring of junior staff. Project management of enrollment focused campaigns. Public speaking and civic engagement on behalf of department and university. Public relations management with partner institutions. Guest speaker at state financial aid association events; policy and legislation.Awards:• Recipient: Outstanding Contributions in Removing Obstacles to Educational Achievement (University Commendation) 05/07 Show less

  • Budget Analyst (Center for Public Service, Hatfield School of Government)

    Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Financial Aid Administrator

    Feb 2006 - Jan 2014
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  Wheeler City Hall

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2018

  Executive fiscal and operational management of a coastal Oregon municipality. Oversight of land use, transportation,and emergency / hazard mitigation planning for all build-able lands and urban growth boundary inventories. Personnel, human resources, and compensation supervision.Policy development and application of city ordinances in compliance with state and Federal statutory and administrative law. Public representation and relationship management with neighboring communities, county, state, and Federal representatives. Grant writing and program development of local initiatives for tourism and economic growth. Show less

  • City Manager Pro-Tem

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  • City Manager

    Dec 2013 - Jan 2018
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  Garibaldi City Hall

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

  Operational oversight of all municipal functions. Strategic planning and policy development for long range success. Public representation at the local, regional and state level. Leadership and development for staff and volunteer contingents. Financial oversight of all municipal operations, controls, and reporting. Financial analysis and annual budget preparation. Works directly with independent auditors in annual financial reporting. Project management and oversight for municipal capital projects. Land use planning and development management. Council and Commission reporting and intergovernmental relations with other municipalities, districts, agencies and state and federal government.

  • City Manager

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

  • City Manager Pro - Tem

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Finance Director / Assistant City Manager

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
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  LA PINE, CITY OF

  Nov 2020 - now

  City Manager