1. Shawn McDonough
473 H Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Phone: (801) 448-1019
ProfessionalExperience
Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah
Community Liaison, Office of the Mayor June 2008 – January 2016
 Identified and followed emerging issues and trends in the community by listening to residents, business
constituents, non-profit organizations and community organizations in order to inform the Mayor and
Administration, and to assist in the development of strategic solutions
 Represented on behalf of the Mayor 10 distinct Community Council Organizations throughout Salt Lake City
by attending, speaking and presenting on current City topics
 Organized neighborhood meetings that promoted a sense of community and ownership among residents
 Participated in community building by representing the Mayor at civic events
 Assisted community leaders to effectively engage in City government so that their opinions and ideas could be
considered
 Performed highly responsible constituent and public relations services for the Mayor’s Office
 Organized, implemented and chaired quarterly Super Community Action Team meetings which involved
multiple agencies collaborating to solve high level community issues
 Identify constituent needs and interests by researching, analyzing problems and developing solutions
 Lead the Mayor’s Aging in Place Initiative Committee and managed action items in the Aging in Place
Initiative Report
 Served on the Parks,Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trials Advisory Board of Salt Lake City on behalf of
the Mayor’s Office
 Directed the development of the Aging in SLC website which assist Older Adults to smoothly navigate City
resources and programs
 Collaborated with Partners from the U of U College of Architecture and Planning, AARP Director and the
Executive Director of the Utah Commission on Aging to secure a certificate of acceptance for Salt Lake City
to begin a three year process of becoming a WHO Age-Friendly City
Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah
Special Events Administrator June 2000 – June 2008
 Analyzed and approved over 450 public permits annually based on City ordinance, policies, and procedures
 Acted as a liaison between City officials and the public to disseminate permit/special event policies and
procedures, and monitored permit specifics to ensure compliance
 Collected fees,insurance liability certificates, bonds and damage deposits from special event organizers
 Developed permit and application templates for special events, filming and free-expression activities
 Assisted with the creation of the City’s Special Event Waste Management and Recycling Plan, and educated
event organizers about the recycling process
 Communicated event impacts to various city departments and outside agencies, provided research and event
details to determine potential city departments that may be affected,and made recommendations to the public,
sponsors and City officials
 Coordinated a 14-member review committee consisting of City and outside agency representatives to gather
information before finalizing approvals for events

2. Shawn McDonough
Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah
Assistant Program Supervisor, Gallivan Center January 1995 – June 2000
 Developed marketing strategies in order to identify new target audiences and to initiate new programs for the
Gallivan Center
 Coordinated schedules, contracts,and logistics for performing artists at the Gallivan Center’s Lunch Bunch
Entertainment Series and Come Alive After 5 Concert Series
 Obtained necessary permits, licenses, insurance, and payments for special events at the Gallivan Center and for
Salt Lake City Special Events
 Oversaw facility preparation, security, sound and lighting for events at the Gallivan Center
 Managed facility and project budgets within guidelines provided by senior management
SpecialSkills & Qualifications
 Proficient in Microsoft Office-Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
 Communication and decision-making
 Enthusiastic, committed, and supportive team-oriented management style
 Able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
Affiliations
 Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance, 2013-2015
 Utah Commission on Aging, 2013-2015
 LDS Hospital Community Advisory Committee, 2012-2015
 Salt Lake County Health Department, Aging Services, 2009-2015
 Salt Lake City Downtown Merchants Association, 2000-2003
 Salt Lake City Corporation Omnibus Olympic Committee, 2000-2002
 Salt Lake City Corporation Olympic Planning Committee, 2000-2002
Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,Fullerton, California
Bachelor of Arts,Communication/Public Relations, 1994