09 Move to approve a resolution authorizing an application for a certified Local Governement Grant for restoration of the front facade of the Grand Theater

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Bethany J. Golden 495 Johnson Woods Dr. Paris Texas 75460 903.785.1934 beth. golden@ci. paris. bc. us SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Solid business and fiscal background with seven years of experience in management. • Resourceful and insightful adapting quickly to challenges. • Organized and detail oriented with a knack for understanding procedures and logistics. • A clear communicator skilled in building positive relationships and negotiating equitable agreements satisfying company and client interests. • Proficient in operating Microsoft Word and Excel programs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2,/2005 - Present Main Street Coordinator, City of Paris, Paris TX • Plan and attend monthly Main Street Advisory Board meetings. • Development, in conjunction with the Main Street Advisory Board, of appropriate downtown revitalization strategies within the context of historic preservation. • Development and conducting of ongoing public awareness and education programs. • Assisting business and property owners with improvement projects. • Compile and submit to the Texas Historical Commission quarterly reinvestment summaries for the downtown commercial district. • Serve as the Assistant Historic Preservation Officer for the Preservation Commission. Support HPC Officer with gathering information, planning events, issuing certificates of appropriateness and carresponding with Texas Historical Commission. • Event chair for the following events: Spring & Fall Brown Bag Luncheons on the Plaza, 4th Saturday Summer Market Days, 41h of July Firemen's Brigade Games on the Plaza and the Festival of Pumpkins. • Perform as liaison for powntown Merchants Association. • Manager of the downtown Farmers Market. Approval of all farmers, vendors and events held at the market. As well as administration of the WIC voucher program through the Texas Department of Health and Texas Department of Agriculture. • Advocate for downtown issues at local and state/city levels. 1/2002 -9/2004 Program Director, MLG Health Services, Paris, TX • Development of company policies and procedures, personnel records, training manuals, consumer records system, recruitment/hiring of new employees, the creation of contracts with vendors, establishment of a monetary budget, leasing of offices and group homes as well as developing transportation services. Standard operations management consisted of supervising a team of 20 employees, including nurses, case managers, residential directors, administrative assistants and the supervision of several residential care facilities treating consumers with mental and physical disabilities. Ensuring all Medicaid electronic billing was completed and reconciled through Excel spreadsheets. Coordination of quarterly advisory meetings for consumers, their families, community members and interdisciplinary team members. Ensuring our agency was in compliance with all government mandated rules and regulations resulting in three successful state certifications. 5/1997 -12/2001 Assistant Program Director, Educare Communi . Living, Paris, TX • Established the initial home and community based waiver services programs in Paris and the surrounding counties. Responsible for the operations management of the Paris and Canton satellite offices, overseeing 6 group home facilities, respite facilities, maintenance of 6 vehicles, supervision of 50 employees and service coordination for 35 consumers. My immediate supervisor was located in our Dallas office. Lead interdisciplinary team members in developing and coordinating individualized services for 30 consumers. Other features of my position included negotiating contracts with service providers, ensuring payment for services rendered, mediation and advocacy for consumers and discharge planning. B. Golden 1 - 000044