Kristin Chiles

Experience

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  Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Dallas OR

  Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

  Secretary/Event Coordinator (Internship/Volunteer)

  - Publication of quarterly membership newsletter - General office/administrative duties/customer service- Coordination of membership/volunteer database- Community outreach/events

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  Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America

  Mar 2004 - Nov 2006

  Executive Assistant

  - Provided full administrative support to President and Board of Directors - Arranged travel plans, itineraries, and agendas for President and Board members - Recorded, prepared, and maintained Board meeting minutes and exhibits - Planned/coordinated all aspects and logistics of fundraising events, board meetings, and yearly banquets - Managed calendars and schedules including arranging meetings with local/national legislators - Responded to requests for organization and disabled veteran advocacy material- Designed, implemented, and supervised student mentorship program- Planned, assigned, trained, and supervised veteran work-study and volunteer staff- General office administration, mail review/routing, customer service- Published quarterly organizational magazine (received national PVA award)- Marketing, web, social media, press releases- Data entry and database maintenance- Assistance with on site surveys for ADA Accessibility Show less

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  City of Gresham

  Nov 2006 - now

  -Provides high-level policy, technical and analytical project management for the Assistant City Manager portfolio of work. - Evaluates goals, objectives, priorities, and activities of City departments, services, projects, programs, and activities to improve performance and outcomes.-Recommends and establishes administrative controls and improvements.-Leads and/or coordinates the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives.- Analyzes large, complex, and controversial Citywide issues and interdisciplinary initiatives and provides executive recommendations. -Develops and executes project action plans, building consensus and collaboration to identify and manage desired outcomes. Show less - City Liaison/ombudsperson on behalf of department staff, managers, directors, Mayor and Council to maintain credibility, trust, communication, and collaborative solutions with regional partners, small business owners, community stakeholders, and constituents - Aid in execution of special projects/presentations to meet organizational goals and Council work plan items- Maintain knowledge of internal/external working environment - Facilitate interdepartmental processes and manage projects to ensure efficient coordination - Aid implementation of Council initiatives, special projects, and programs including the Gresham Small Business Center/Small Business Incentives- Develop City-hosted events including logistics, speakers, material, outreach and communications (networking, print/online marketing, social media campaigns and website material)- Compose correspondence, presentations, reports, statistics, and department materials for Small Business, Rental Housing, and Code Compliance divisions- Facilitate interdepartmental team and leadership meetings - Community Development program and policy/process administration including integrated database system management, staff orientation, training, and ongoing support Show less - Department directors and committee support/general office administration/customer service - Organized and executed City commission meetings, including coordination of department materials, mailings, presentations, technology, set up/take down, record keeping/minute taking - City/department representative at coordinated community engagement, outreach, and public events - Facilitated development and community engagement/training of City Council directed programs including the Gresham Rental Housing Inspection Program- Established/administered department contracts with external agencies and vendors- Engaged community members, rental owners/management companies, and stakeholders through public meetings and roundtable discussions.- Developed effective methods for administration of the program including: process, procedures, policies, notifications, inspection checklists, and statistical reporting.- Administrative and inspection staff training- Established/administered department RFPs and managed contracts with outside agencies - Administrative support for Community Development and Planning Department including Planning Commission- Provided land use and code information to citizens and neighborhood association contacts- Developed and maintained databases for tracking departmental/program information- Created databases and reports Show less

  • Policy Analyst to City Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Deputy Director, Community +Economic Development

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Business and Development Coordinator

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  • Program Technician

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  • Administrative Assistant II

    Nov 2006 - Mar 2008