Jenny Tan
Director of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations @City of Davis
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations @City of Davis
Davis, CA, US
ACHIEVEMENTS• Was Acting City Manager on two occasions, in 2024 and 2025, keeping the City Council informed of emergency needs and overseeing operations in the absence of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.• From 22-23, increased Facebook (FB) followers by 47%, Instagram (IG) followers by 170% and X followers by 12%; increased FB engagements by 490%, IG engagements by 631% and X engagements by 395%; increased FB impressions by 98%, IG impressions by 421% and X impressions by 244%. • Initiated the City’s first Website Users Group Committee to discuss website management and best practices.• Started the new YouTube series “What Do You Do” to help educate the community and partners about the various roles within the City and how that job impacts residents.• Co-led the brand new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (DEIB) for the City of Davis.• Co-led the brand new Legislative Committee managing the City’s complex and politically sensitive legislative landscape and issue-oriented interactions with state and federal representatives. • Co-led the Hate-Free Together initiative playing a key role in its implementation and oversight, including creating and designing a new website This first-of-its-kind regional collaboration and initiative. TASKS• Successfully identified and improved intergovernmental and business relations with outside agencies.• Responded to thousands of emails from residents coming to the City Council general email inbox with tact, diplomacy, information and engagement within 24 hours. • Served as advocate, representative and ambassador for City of Davis; provided support and guidance to City Council and City leadership, including talking points, logistics.• Elevated the visibility and credibility of the City of Davis to the public, partners and local organizations.• Showcased exemplary leadership skills to foster a culture of teamwork innovation.
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNY TAN
RECENT AWARDS- 2025 Class for American Leadership Forum (ALF) for Mountain Valley Chapter- 2025 EPIC Award from California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)- 2025 Received Fred Korematsu Resolution from Woodland Joint Unified School District- 2024 Nominated for \"Top 50 Women Leaders of Sacramento\" by The Women We Admire - 2022 \'Career Communicator Feature\'(in Sacramento Magazine)- 2021 ‘Top 40 Under 40 List’ (given by the Sacramento Business Journal)- 2021 \'Top 40 Under 40 List\'(given by National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs)- 2021 Yolo County Woman of the Year (given by Senator Bill Dodd)- 2020 Difference Maker (given by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors)10+ years in public information, marketing and communications. 10+ years in a managerial/supervisory role. 5+ years in website administration and social media management. 7+ years in project management.+3 years of crisis communication. From 20••••21, I completed 600+ media interviews; designed graphics that were translated into English, Spanish, Russian and Chinese; managed 1,200+ pages as a website administrator; and wrote 200+ press releases while staying professional, grateful and engaging.I am an innovative professional with strengths in communication, graphic design, project management and team building. These strengths are built on my foundation of commitment, integrity, adaptability, inclusion and resourcefulness. I am creative, engaging, organized and a multi-tasker who can see the big picture and find small details. I have strengths in marketing, design and branding, as well as building an organization\'s culture and developing staff skills and relationships.
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