MICHEAL DE GRAFFENRIED

3241 Piedmont Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 (269) 823-4600 Email: mdegraffenried1@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: Assistant City Manager or Deputy County Administrator Responsibilities

EDUCATION
SUNYAB (UB) M.S. Public Affairs: Personnel - Supervision Econo00mic Development 1987
Canisius College B.A. Dual Major: History & Communications & Pre-Law 1981

PROFESSIONAL RELATED EMPLOYMENT

DCA, Facilitator, Womens Group Trauma, Substance Abuse, Recovery & Empowerment, 2017
KPS, CPS, Substitute Teacher 2010 present
BHAS, 21st Century Community Learning Center at ACA, Site Coordinator 2013 2016
KPS, CPS, special education (SPED) para-professional 2008 - 2013
Michigan Prison Release Institute FBR, Housing Coordinator 2011 * Laid off
Anishnabe PLLC, Planning/Business Director, 2008 2009*
HCK, Security Guard 1999 -2001, 2003 - 2008
KPS, Substitute Teacher 2006 - 2010
KPS, 21st Century Community Learning Center, Site Coordinator 1998 - 2001
KPS, KRESA, Substitute Teacher 1998 2001
Muskegon Heights, Assistant to the CM/Deputy Personnel Director 2001- 2003.
Cassopolis, Village Manager 1998, Family & Children Services, Families First Worker 1997 1998 *
Kalamazoo Gang Prevention, GPTTO Coordinator 1996 - 1997 *
KPS, District Behavioral Specialist 1993 1996
Michigan House of Representatives, Research Analyst1 1989 1991 *
City of Kalamazoo, Assistant to the CM 1987 - 1989.
City of Ft. Worth, Analyst (Internship) 1986 - 1987
ECIDA, Analyst, (HUD Internship) 1985 1986

HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Edison Neighborhood Association Board 2007 - 2011

Muskegon County Urban League Board, (Raised more than $5000). 2001 2001
HCK Employee of the Year: (Selected from over 400 employees) 2004
Outstanding Young Men of America: 1984, 1986. 2004
MVP, Special Teams Division III Football 1977
MLK, Jr. Scholar Canisius College 1977 - 1981
Nichols Scholar 1973 1977
ICMA International City/County Manager Association, Assistant's Steering Committee 1995
NFBPA National Forum for Black Public Administration 1986
COMPA Council of Minority Public Administrators 1986
Urban Managers of North Texas 1986

COMMUNITY SPECIAL TRAINING

HCK: Customer Service Institute 2007, Coaching vs. Bossing, 2005.

Customer Service training at Bronson Hospital 2004.
Gryphon Place Crisis Intervention Training 2004.
Michigan Economic Development Course, Scholarship 2002
Leadership Muskegon & Loaned Executive to United Wa, 2001- 2002.
BHAS 21st CCLC Training Conferences 2013, 2014, 2015.
KPS, Site Supervision Training, 2001
MML Budgeting, 1999.
MPRI- FBR, Housing Training 2011
Families First Training 1997
Gang Prevention Training, 1996.
Michigan Grand Jury, (juror for 18 months) 1993 1995
Substance Abuse Prevention Education (SAPE) Facilitator 1995.
SWMI Title 1, Co-chair 1993, 1994.
NFBPA Conference, Ft. Worth. 1987.
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COMMUNICATION YOUTH TRAINING

Muskegon Heights: Drafted City Personnel Manual; Union Contract Comparative Analysis 2002.
Led Get Rid of Graffiti & Gang prevention Kick-off; Luncheon Award Day, 1997
Spoke at WMU Mentorship Day & Criminal Justice Class, 1997.
Spoke at Gospel Gangstas Concert, sponsored by Christian Life Center, 1996.
Luncheon, sponsored by Oshtemo Rotary Club, 1996. Board of Realtors, & MI Youth Volunteen
Conference, 1996.
Spoke at & Coordinated Award Day, Title I participants & parents, 1994 1995.
Spoke at Parent's Program at Hillside Middle School, 1996.
Conducted 50+ Training and Empowerment workshops for Title I parents, 1994 - 1995
Delivered Faith Sermons to Kalamazoo County Jail inmates, 1993, 1994.
Hillside Manor, (Seniors); Good News Deliverance Center, 1993, 1995.
Master of Ceremonies, Big Brothers/Big Sisters' Volunteer Recognition Night, 1992, 1993.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Founded, and raised funds for programs "Black Americans: The Past, the Present & the Future," Douglas
Community Center, 1987 &1988.
Wrote 100+ City of Kalamazoo Newsletters, 1987 to 1989.
M.S.Thesis: "WNY Minority Businesses and Agencies, which Assist Them" 1987.
"The Value of the HUD Fellowship Program" SUNYAB, 1984.
NYS Equal Opportunity Center, 1981. "Excel Beyond Grammar School," 1981.
Published Author, Today Magazine, 1980: "OSHA -Job Safety is the Key to
Success. "Concerning Your Human Rights & Discrimination", "Stress and the Job You Choose."
Wrote 25+ articles for Canisius College (CC) Newspaper, and 12 Poetry newsletters.
Planned/organized Co-moderated forums at CC: "Blacks in International Politics," 1978,
& "The Future of Affirmative Action" 1979. (Publicity resulted in the prosecution of fraudulent
businesses.) Successfully resolved numerous concerns and issues from clients and residents.

PROJECT DEVLOPMENT/IMPLEMENTATION/ & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Developed Read to 2nd Graders Program, & Youth Commissioner Program, increased involvement
in Government process.
Supervised three Department Heads & 23 other employees. Assisted with Teamsters Union &
Police Contracts. Led 26 Village & civic committees.
Served as liaison to, & advocate for many culturally diverse individuals & groups, including the Hispanic
American Council & the NACD.
Spoke with citizens on behalf of city at numerous community events. Hired, supervised and evaluated 27
Gang Prevention employees.
Coordinated a tribute to Dr. MLK, Jr. & a park statue dedication in his name. Initiated community
partnership Kalamazoo, Dowagiac, WMU.
Coordinated visit from the WMU President; Obtained WMU grant assistance. Improved economic systems
through labor information survey.
Compiled handbook to attract, recruit & retain businesses. Established parking violations enforcement
through volunteer utilization.
Persuaded Council to change Employee health insurance company to save money.
Facilitated staff training in Recognizing Gangs & Self-Protection. Taught Decision-Making/Peer
Resistance Training to At-Risk youth and young adults.
Led Entrepreneurial Training classes at a SBDC. Successful Career Mentor to Bowling Green State
University Upward Bound Program.