Hello! I'm Chiquita
Highly motivated with an unwavering commitment to children and our community in the greater Texarkana area, resulting in 12 years of non-profit experience and 20 years of operational experience. Proven executive leadership, setting strategic direction, elevating community engagement, securing new resources, implementing new initiatives, and enhancing established programs. Trusted collaborator, building fruitful partnerships with governance boards, funders and other key stakeholder. Dynamic facilitator and knowledgeable builder of organizational climate and teams.
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm Possible".
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-Audrey Hepburn
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Chiquita Burks
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Phone:
903-826-8884
Email:
chiquita.burks@texarkanatexas.gov
Address:
515 Mimosa Dr.
Texarkana, AR 71854
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Date of Birth:
July 7, 1965
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EXPERIENCE
2024-PRESENT
Assistant City Secretary
CITY OF TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Performed high-level administrative, clerical, and technical tasks to support City operations, including preparing City Council agendas and packets, managing records, and coordinating Chamber setup for meetings while organizing meals for Council members. Maintained city records, processed public record requests, and assisted with codifying ordinances, and I responded to inquiries from citizens, staff, and officials.
2022-2024
City Management Fellowship
CITY OF TEXARKANA, TEXAS
Supported the City Manager on strategic initiatives, policy analysis, and research on municipal issues. Prepared briefing materials, reports, and presentations for leadership; collected and interpreted data to inform decisions. Attended City Council meetings and workshops; represented the City at community meetings.
1999-Present
Owner, Business Manager
C&C ATTITUDES
Managing the activities of workers; training and evaluating every new employee. Ensuring the workers have every resource available to be successful at their job. Perform human resource activities, such as performance evaluations, hiring, and discipline for employees.
EDUCATION
2019-2022
Master's Degree
MBA - Concentration in Management
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA - 2021 - TEXARKANA, TX
Graduated with a 3.3 GPA - TRANSCRIPT
2013-2018
Bachelor's Degree
BA - Business Management
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA - 2018 - TEXARKANA, TX
President's & Dean's List (3) - 3.0 GPA - TRANSCRIPT
1996-1997
Cosmetolgy
Cosemtolgy Course
Texarkana College - 1997 - TEXARKANA, TX
Honors Graduate (Top 20%)
SKILLS
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC SKILLS
GRANT WRITING
BUDGET DEVELOPMENT & OVERSIGHT
PROBLEM SOLVING
ORGANIZING & PLANNING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
TEAM BUILDING
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC SPEAKING
TIME MANAGEMENT
DECISION MAKING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
COACHING & MENTORING
MICROSOFT OFFICE
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
BUSINESS WRITING
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - PROJECTS
ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
RECORDS AND RETENTION TRAINING MANUAL
2025 ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS
NUSA: "NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE YEAR" PRESENTATION
CITY WIDE JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL (ORGANIZER)
2025 TEXARKANA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
2026 SUDIE JONES AWARD
REFERENCES
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DR.ROBIN HICKERSON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TEXARKANA, USA
PRESIDENT/CEO
903.908.1814
CONTACT INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT & TEAM BUILDING
During the Pandemic, Anthony was tasked to manage the Digital Platform where he edited all the videos and he also created a couple of videos on Leadership. Anthony also created the reopening plan for COVID. Which consisted of creating policies and procedures.
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MRS. DARLA MOSS
FORT WORTH ISD
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CONTACT INFORMATION
903.278.1335
MRS. JENNIFER EVANS
CITY OF TEXARKANA, TX
903.280.6128
CONTACT INFORMATION