Executive Assistant Manager

***** ********* ****** • NORTHVILLE, MI *****

PHONE 734-***-**** • E-MAIL **********@***.***

TERRY CARROLL

EDUCATION

Wayne State University University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts Degree Master of Public Administration (Coursework – Degree Not Received)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, various word processing, graphics and database programs, as well as broad internet experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

1/92-7/95 and 3/16-8/22 County of Wayne Detroit, MI

Director of Community Development

Directed the administration of the Wayne County Community Development Block Grant Program in thirty-four municipalities.

Implemented fundamental change in the method of funds distribution that had been used for over forty years.

Directed the administration of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and developed innovative strategies for the expenditure of highly regulated funds.

Developed rules and regulations for the distribution and expenditure of grant funds to ensure compliance with regulations of granting agencies.

Directed a staff of six to guarantee that performance reporting, draw downs, database maintenance, and expenditure deadlines were completed/met on a timely basis.

Collaboratively developed rules and regulations for grantees to follow that insured the success of their chosen projects and minimized the possibility of re-capture of grant dollars.

Represented the County with grant making agencies.

1/15 to 3/16 Detroit, MI

Associate Director – Office of Grants Management – City of Detroit

Responsible for administration of existing grants for several City line departments.

Preparation of policies and procedures for the department’s administration of all City grants.

Identifying and securing additional grant funding.

Responsible for the compliance of the federal Community Development Block Grant, HOME Partnership, Emergency Shelters Grant and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids programs.

1/14 To 1/15 Commerce Township, MI

Community Development Director

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the planning and building departments.

Presentation of projects and proposed actions before the Township Board of Trustees.

Provide staff services to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Building Department.

1/11 – 2/13 Charter Township of Van Buren Belleville, MI

Director of Planning and Economic Development

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the planning and building departments.

Responsible for the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Presentation of projects and proposed actions before the Township Board of Trustees.

Provide staff services to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Environmental Commission.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Building Department.

3/09 – 10/10 U.S. Census Bureau Livonia, MI

Assistant Manager for Quality Assurance

Monitor the quality of data collection processes, performance and completed field data collection.

Identify and report quality problems within pre-established standards and suggest remedial actions or alternatives.

Act as principal technical advisor on quality assurance aspects of field data collection operations.

3/04 – 1/08 City of Westland Westland, MI

Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Director of Housing & Community Development

Complete responsibility for the administration of 1,090 HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Approximately $7 million) and Community Development Block Grant funds.

Served as liaison between Mayor’s Office and operating departments of the City.

Responsible for the intake and resolution of citizen complaints; editorial content of the quarterly City newsletter.

Designed and executed the implementation of City-wide health insurance program for all residents.

8/95-3/04 Garden City Hospital Garden City, MI

Director of Community Relations

Responsible for public relations and the development of a comprehensive communications plan.

Responsible for media relations including serving as chief spokesperson for the institution and crisis communication.

Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the company’s web site, monthly internal newsletter, production of a monthly cable television program and winning the prestigious Ludwig Community Benefit Award from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.

5/85-1/92 City of Garden City Garden City, MI

Director of Community Development

Economic development, Community Development Block Grant, planning and zoning, construction projects, grant writing, capital improvement planning and administration of Tax Increment Financing Districts.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Building Department.

8/78-5/85 Canton Township Canton, MI

Federal Programs Coordinator

Community Development Block Grant, state recreation funding programs, senior citizen funding programs.

INTERESTS

Volunteer grant writing for the P.I.M.E. Missionaries of Detroit; sports such as golf and tennis.

Part-time grant consulting primarily for non-profit organizations.

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