RESUME

I’m an accomplished local government executive and a strong public administrator with 15 years of experience as a library and community services director in socioeconomically diverse urban settings. I have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, leading and building teams, and delivering results, including:

  • Executive leadership. Currently leads and develops 120+ professional and support staff, a diverse corps of skilled community volunteers, five advisory boards and commissions, nine public facilities, and a $14+ million annual operating budget.
  • Versatility. A multi-disciplinary leader who successfully oversees a wide range of public services including libraries, parks and recreation, childcare centers, aquatics, older adult/senior services, and social services programs.
  • Project manager. Serves as client manager for two major, $60+ million public facility construction projects, including all phases of design and construction, and developing comprehensive data-driven programming and operational plans with robust community and staff involvement.
  • Change agent. Engineered the successful reorganization and combination of Library, Recreation, and Community Services departments into a single operating department, while achieving cost savings, new synergies, innovations, efficiencies, and enhanced customer service.
  • Strong administrator. Designed and implemented outcomes-based work plans, staff development and performance metrics for 120+ department employees in a labor-oriented environment, creating substantial improvements in performance, efficiency, and accountability across the organization.

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