Licensing Manager

FROM THE DESK OF

DEBRA L. MOORE C 312-***-****

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SUMMARY Experience in working with businesses in identifying liquor license requirements,

preparing applications along with supporting documentation, and gaining liquor

license approval. Specialized experience in city of Chicago, Illinois suburban and

state liquor licensing boards. Solid understanding of policies and procedures,

prerequisites, limiting factors and appropriate resources for liquor license

information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE LICENSING MANAGER

Webster Powell, P.C.; Chicago. Illinois 2002-Present

Provide consulting services for individuals and corporations seeking business

and liquor licenses in the city of Chicago and state of Illinois. Conduct research

on anticipated locations for restrictive zoning, location requirements, facility

specifications and community receptiveness. Meet with government employees

to obtain permitted use information on behalf of clients. Meet with city officials

to discuss liquor licensing matters prior to submitting the required application

and supplemental documents for processing. Meet with state employees on

behalf of clients to resolve tax delinquency matters. Assist clients in the

assembly of personal background, financial, and corporate documents. Assist

with annual renewals and tax issues.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

City of Chicago; Chicago, Illinois 2000-2002

Supervised five employees in processing City of Chicago liquor license

applications. Oversaw document review, compliance with rules and regulations,

special zoning requirements, criminal background checks and license approval.

Trained, supervised, and evaluated employees. Served as resource to clients

requiring clarification on approval procedures. Met with city departments to

discuss licensing information for the City of Chicago new licensing website.

PROGRAM ANALYST

City of Chicago; Chicago, Illinois 1997-2000

Met with prospective liquor licensees to discuss liquor license policies and

procedures. Completed preliminary liquor license verifications, including site,

zoning, and permitted use. Reviewed liquor license documents to determine

completion before processing. Answered licensing related questions from

attorneys, business community, and other individuals seeking liquor license

assistance.

EDUCATION ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY Chicago, Illinois

Master of Public Administration 1995

NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Business Administration 1988

STRENGTHS -Detail-Oriented -Analytical -Organized

-Effective -Adaptable -Persuasive

-Decision Maker -Diplomatic -Personable

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