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Nate Raybeck

@nateraybeck

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I lead county operations, budgets, grants, and policy initiatives that strengthen public service delivery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking executive public administration opportunities where I can lead strategic governance, strengthen operations and service delivery, manage budgets and grants, advance policy initiatives, and use data-driven decision-making to serve communities.

As County Administrator for the Preston County Commission, I direct daily county operations, develop annual budgets, administer grants, review contracts, and coordinate services across facilities, maintenance, custodial, IT, and animal shelter teams.

I advise the County Commission on strategic initiatives and serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local officials. I also represent the Commission through the National Association of Counties, including policy committees focused on transportation, membership, and rural action.

Previously, I advanced legislative research, bill drafting, budget preparation, constituent engagement, and stakeholder briefings for New York State Senator Brian P. Kavanagh. I have also led campaign field operations, volunteer training, and headquarters administration for coordinated statewide and state senate campaigns.

My higher education experience includes leading academic advising at Syracuse University, where I advised up to 400 students and built student-transition programming. I also bring extensive university teaching, research, curriculum design, and course coordination experience from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

County Administrator

Current

Preston County Commission

Jul 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Directs daily operations across county facilities, provides strategic leadership to the County Commission, and supervises employees across multiple departments. Administers federal and state grant programs and represents the County Commission at national meetings.

Strategic Planning budget development Grant Administration Contract Review Staff Supervision

Legislative Analyst

New York State Senator Brian P. Kavanagh

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)

Researched policy issues, drafted legislation, and prepared budget materials for the Senator's legislative agenda. Served as primary liaison for the Manhattan community team and represented the office at legislative events.

Legislative Research Policy Analysis Budgeting Stakeholder Management Documentation Correspondence

Field Organizer

New York State Democratic Committee

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)

Recruited, trained, and directed volunteers for coordinated campaigns, managing day-to-day operations of the Albany County Campaign Headquarters. Mentored and supervised campaign fellows and interns.

Volunteer Recruitment Training Campaign Operations Mentor Supervision Field Operations

Lead Academic Advisor

Syracuse University

Dec 2016 - Jul 2022 (5 years 7 months)

Advised up to 400 students on graduation planning, major selection, and academic records. Designed and delivered presentations for first-year and international student onboarding, and managed peer mentor programs.

Academic Advising Student Engagement Program Development And Presentations Mentor Registration Peoplesoft

Executive Assistant

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Coordinated appointment scheduling and client service requests, managed office administration, and supervised office operations. Organized and archived client files to ensure compliance.

Appointment Scheduling Client Services Office Administration Workflow Coordination Records Management Microsoft Office Outlook Peoplesoft Banner

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Illinois

Aug 2000 - May 2014 (13 years 9 months)

Conducted literature reviews, edited manuscript chapters, and supported faculty research in religion, philosophy, and educational policy.

Research literature review Editing Academic Writing

Instructor

University of Illinois

Designed syllabi, developed assessments, and delivered lectures for courses on Bible as Literature and Introduction to Christianity. Evaluated student performance and provided structured feedback.

Curriculum Design Assessment Development Student Evaluation Office Hours

Course Coordinator

University of Illinois

Coordinated and instructed RLST 110 World Religions, overseeing course administration and spearheading the transition to online learning.

Course Coordination Online Learning Curriculum Design Instruction

Teaching Assistant

University of Illinois

Led weekly discussion sections, designed quizzes, and delivered lectures as needed. Served as Senior Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2014, coordinating TA meetings and leading review sessions.

Teaching Discussion Leading Assessment Design