Suzanne E. Grover
Washougal, Washington 360-***-**** **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
A self-starting team leader with a positive goal for group success. Able to work independently. Familiar with working in a fast paced public setting and functions efficiently in a crisis. Able to research processes to develop policy, codes, and new programs.
EDUCATION
Clark College - Vancouver, Washington: Associates in Arts and Sciences 1992 Washington State University - Pullman, Washington: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture 1995 WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Washougal, Washington January 1997 – May 2020 Parks and Cemetery Program Manager October 2017 - May 2020
Maintenance and programming management of the 13 acre Washougal Memorial Cemetery
Development, project planning, and reservation management of Washougal Parks
Coordination of data conversion and mapping for a new cemetery computer software program Parks, Cemetery, and Facilities Manager January 2008 - October 2017
Maintenance, programming, and construction project coordination for the 94 acres of parks, more than nine public buildings, and cemetery
Supervised the day to day operations, monthly inspections, construction projects, special events, and scout projects
Parks Supervisor January 2007 - January 2008
Working supervisor of parks department
Development of processes and standard operating procedures for parks Building Inspector January 2003 - January 2007
Commercial, residential, and mechanical installation inspections
Plan review and consultation for permitting
Maintenance Worker 2 June 1997 – January 2003
Grounds maintenance Washougal Memorial Cemetery
Customer service, lot sales, excavation of graves, and burial services
Headstone installation
Custodian January 1997 – June 1997
Cleaned offices and restrooms
SKILLS
Development of City’s volunteer and scout project program
Organizational skills necessary for open public meeting requirements, advisory board development and guidance
Experienced with Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and the ability to learn specialized computer management software
Planning and logistics for special events and public art installations
13 years of grant writing with over $2M awarded for the City of Washougal