Meet Brenda
Who is Brenda Bradley?
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Brenda, originally from Kentucky, moved to Florida with her family in 1974. She is a proud graduate of Vero Beach High School’s Class of 1982 — our only 4-A State Champions! Brenda resides in Sebastian with her husband, Chuck, who is the Executive Director of Camp Haven, a men's homeless transition shelter.
Why is Brenda running for Tax Collector?
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Because Leadership Begins with Accountability, a Moral Compass & Ethics
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Strong Administrative & Operations Background, Knowledge & Work Ethic
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Love for Public Service & Belief in Service Above Self
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Extremely Qualified for the Job
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Because She is Not a Career Politician!
Your qualified Candidate with 44 years of experience -
Consisting of Internal Audit, Operations, Administrative, and Executive Level Management!
Current Employment:
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She has worked at and is now the Administrator of a local multi-million dollar Radiology/Imaging Center for the past six years.
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TaCollector's’s Office Positions:
14 Years of Service -
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Chief of Staff/Director of Operations- last five years of service.
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Director of Collections
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Bankruptcy & Collections Supervisor
​​Banking Experience:
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22 years of Internal Audit and Operations, holding positions from Operations Manager to Regional Operations Officer
​Community Organization Involvement:
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Wreaths Across America (current)
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Wabasso Civic League (previous)
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ARC of Indian River (previous)
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Live Like Cole Foundation (previous)
Boards served on:
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President, Rotary Club Vero Beach (current)
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Treasurer, Roseland Women's Club (current)
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Board member, Treasure Coast Community Health (current)
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Board member, Substance Awareness Center (current)
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Board member, Live Like Cole Foundation (previous)
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Volunteer Fundraising Committees:
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Camp Haven
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The Women's Refuge
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New Horizon's Mental Health Assoc. (previous)
Political Organizations:
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Current member and Past 2nd Vice President - Republican Women Indian River RWIR
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Past Vice President of the Professional Republican Women and Mother (PRWM)
Awards and Distinctions:
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Certificate of Appreciation - 2021 & 2022
School District Indian River County
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Rotarian of the Year - 2020
Rotary Club of Vero Beach
Woman of the Year Nominee - 2019
Junior League Indian River
Recipient of the Jeanette Becker-Riel Volunteer of the Year Award - 2018 RWIR
Certification Executive Leadership Academy- Valencia College - 2016
Distinguished Service of Excellence Award - Florida Tax Collector's Association - 2015
Received CFCA Certification - 2010
(Certified Florida Collector Assistant)
Florida Department of Revenue
Certificate of Appreciation - 2010
Department of Revenue
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Developed and implemented training material/program for Collections & Bankruptcy staff in all Florida Tax Collector’s offices
Served as the Records Management Liaison Officer (RMLO) with the State of Florida for the Tax Collector’s Office; responsible for ensuring all records were secured and destroyed properly and timely. Handled all public records requests to ensure efficient and prompt response.