Christopher Kalina, M.A., M.Ed., TTW.

Experience

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  U.S. Department of the Treasury

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1997

  Account Analyst

  Handled a diverse caseload of taxpayer accounts. Served as acting Manager and received multiple awards for personal contribution to accomplishing the goals of the Internal Revenue Service.

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  Medina Township, Ohio

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

  Public Information Officer / Commissioner / Township Trustee / Zoning

  Medina Township is a community of 9,000 residents located in central Medina County, Ohio. Served as Public Information Officer and Ohio Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) coordinator for the Police Department from 1996 through 2000. Was appointed Police Commissioner when elected as Township Trustee, responsible for overall Township finances along with supervision of Police, Fire, Zoning and Service Departments.

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  Medina County Drug Abuse Commission

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2001

  Executive Director

  • Responsible for all operations of a countywide government agency, including budgeting, board management, personnel supervision, organizing levy renewal campaign, oversight of school-based grants and programming.o Credited with returning financial stability and pulling agency back together (Medina Gazette).

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  Medina County Career Center

  Jul 2001 - now

  Director of Adult Education

  • Held multiple progressive positions over two-decade career in career-technical education as member of district leadership team.• Lead Enrollment Services team to ensure delivery of professional recruitment, admission processes, and community partnerships.• Provided leadership for all outreach activities including front line advising, career / workforce counseling and post-secondary pathways.• Developed differentiated curriculum and taught the first blended CTE Workplace and Internship Readiness Course in the State of Ohio.• Presented at multiple ACTE Innovation and Impact state conferences.• Designed and administered a wide variety of career assessments.• Served as post-secondary district liaison (tech prep) and representative on Ohio Department of Higher Education Advisory Board for Career Technical Credit Transfer (CT2) and articulation credit. Show less

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  Hinckley Township

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

  Township Trustee / Zoning Commission Chair / Zoning Expert

  Hinckley Township is a community of 8,000 residents located in Northern Medina County. • Oversaw Police, Fire, Road, Zoning and Administrative departments.• Directed human resources activities including talent acquisition, compensation, labor relations and employment law compliance. • Managed annual budget of approximately 9 million dollars.