Manager High School

michael shelton

Email: *********@********.***

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City: Yuma

State: AZ

Zip: 85365

Country: USA

Phone: 928-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $40,000

Willing to Relocate

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MICHAEL SHELTON, MPA, CPM *********@********.***

MICHAEL SHELTON, MPA, CPM

*********@********.*** Mobile: 928-***-**** 2681 S. Virginia Drive #8, Yuma, Arizona 85364

Public Affairs Non-Profit Leadership Community Relations Public Service

Visionary leader with over 20 years of experience designing groundbreaking programs, driving up participation and engagement, and building strong brands for government and non-profit organizations. Dynamic spokesperson regarded for a unique ability to communicate complex information with impeccable clarity and diplomacy. Wholehearted relationship builder who inspires consensus and strategic partnerships with international counterparts, state legislators, citizen advocates, and business leaders. Engaging manager who leads and teaches by example..

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Yuma Union High School DistrictYuma, AZ 0 1/2012 to Present

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

The Living CenterYuma, AZ 12/2010 to Present

VOLUNTEER RESUME AND JOB COACH

Devoting professional and writing talent as a volunteer, developing resumes and giving employment counseling to persons with substance abuse, mental illness and post-incarceration issues.

Toastmasters InternationalYuma, AZ 07/1996 to Present

Excelled as speaker and writer in this international organization devoted to top-of-the-line public speaking and leadership. Recent speaking engagements in clubs and organizations, federal government facilities, special events. Currently presenting motivational seminar on organ donation. Distinguished Toastmasters rank (DTM). Club president 5 times. Area Governor for Yuma /El Centro

Linkages Arizona Yuma, AZ 08/2008 to 12/2010

Regional Director For Yuma and La Paz counties

Directed the strategy, execution, and promotion of comprehensive programs to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Teamed with mental health agencies, support services, and local businesses. Chief community spokesperson.

Facilitated seminars and workshops on various topics to motivate participants to achieve self-sufficiency in job search. Developed customized roadmaps for each clients transition into workforce, including goal definition, skills assessment, job fit analysis, resume consultation, online application assistance, and interview preparation.

Rural / Metro Fire Department Yuma, AZ 04/2006 to 11/2007

Public Affairs Manager

Brought on board for high-profile position to build Public Affairs function from the ground up and direct all media outreach, public relations, government relations, and community involvement programs. Served as liaison to all political agencies, small businesses, and neighboring fire departments. Fostered community trust by designing and delivering full spectrum of PR tools including press releases, speeches, and responses to media inquiries.

Revitalized and expanded annual coat drive and increased annual donations from 200 to 7K. Secured partnerships with 6 major non-profits and sponsorship with local NBC affiliate. Leveraged events success to drive media coverage and name recognition community-wide.

Honored by City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) with two consecutive National Awards for outstanding public-sector marketing campaign.

City of YumaYuma, AZ 06/2004 to 2/2008

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Active member of the City of Yuma Arts and Culture Commission. Approved budgets, selected worthy agencies for grants, joined hosting special events to honor local artists, hosted documentary movie event in Historical Yuma Theater on life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Active member and informal chair of chairs of the Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground Committee keeping all committee chairs on task in fundraising, volunteering, attracting key resources, in building of Creative Playground. Worked in partnership with Director of City of Yuma Parks and Recreation. Group raised $300,000 and had a phenomenal community event.(9,000 volunteers) in the 10-day construction of the playground castle and play equipment.

PPEP-Tech Charter High School Somerton, AZ and San Luis, AZ 07/2003 to 04/2006

TEACHER

9-12th grades. World history, American History, American Government, Arizona History, Arizona Government, English

Centennial Middle School Yuma, AZ 07/2002 to 06/2003

Teacher

7th Grade English Writing instructor.

City of Yuma Yuma, AZ 12/1990 to 11/2001

Assistant to the City Administrator, Communications and Public Affairs

As extension of City Administrator, challenged to deliver clear and concise communications, PR, and community outreach strategies to advance governments agenda. Trusted confidante. Teamed with Legal to form messaging on sensitive policy issues. Coached council members on presentation strategies for media appearances and speaking engagements. Directed all internal communications to increase staff buy-in on government initiatives. Forged relationships with businesses and community organizations to secure endorsements for infrastructure elections.

Trained in Disaster Communications. Involved directly in major flood events. Worked in tandem with EOC, multi-jurisdictions, and served as national media updater on progress against flooding.

Won four elections resulting in critical improvements to municipal infrastructure, including $17M water plant expansion, road improvement project, new courthouse, new fire station, and new police headquarters. Unique marketing/PR approach.

Chaired/led staff committees in pursuit of cross-department city goals.

Served as liaison with local governments, state/federal agencies, elementary, high school, higher education institutions in pursuit of common interests.

Enhanced public staff buy-in through internal outreach programs and communications still in use today.

Originated and executed Sister City International program with Frankfort-Oder, Germany for seven years, featuring cultural and student exchange programs and high-level delegations. Garnered international media coverage by inviting members of German Press to cultural events.

Experienced with all levels of elected officials (local, state, federal, school board, Tribal).

Experienced discussion leader, board chair, moderator, master of ceremonies.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Political Campaign Manager for CA State Senate Race; Radio Broadcaster KHEP-FM; Producer/Director for KAET-TV PBS.

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

Certified Public Manager Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 1994

Two year program in modern public management.

Master of Public Administration Baruch College New York, NY 1990

16 month MPA program earned in tandem as a National Urban/Rural Fellow and serving in a municipal

mentorship in Watertown, New York.

Bachelor of Arts Political Science Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 1977

Active in campus activities including the ASU Student Senate.

High School DiplomaNorth Phoenix High SchoolPhoenix, AZ 1972

U.S. Senate Youth Program.

Active in speech, debate, performing arts, football, student government

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