Writing Skills

Possessing the ability to effectively communicate in writing has been essential during my career development. Too often, I have noticed a significant lack of ability or desire to craft a well-written report for their peers or supervisors. What helped me stand out during the interview process to gain a city management analyst position, and helped my receive the respect of my collegues, are my writing skills; particularly my ability to create a cogent report or memo regarding a complex topic.

Strategic Analysis of the Buffalo School District Financial and Structural Crisis

My culminating strategic assessment memo from the MPA program, this memorandum highlights the relevant issues involved with the school district's monetary and organizational problems and provides a series of concrete steps to move toward a resolution. This work contains extensive references to a large body of public administration theory and suggestions offered by experienced practioners.

Thoughts on Organizational Behavior

More personal and composed in a different style, this writing discusses my impressions of an action taken by a former supervisor, my response and the response of my coworkers to the situation, and a reflection on how particular aspects of organizational behavior theory may apply.