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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateiK A S S A N D R A E. F I E L D SStreet Address E. 38thStreet, Unit Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE To Whom It May Concern:I am a military spouse to an active-duty Officer who has been assigned to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City in November 2022.I have enclosed my resum and employment background documents in response to the vacant position. I have in excess of 22 years experience in various positions within local government. Working in relatively small communities afforded me the opportunity to have hands-on experience with a wide array of duties and responsibilities that I may not have been exposed to in larger organizations. I have experience with all components of elections, human resources management, public record laws and management, preparation, implementation and management of budgets, stormwater improvements and maintenance, facilities construction and maintenance, visioning processes, strategic planning & goal setting, event planning & management, public policy analysis, recommendation and implementation. As Legislative and Budget Policy Analyst for Prince Georges County, I executed senior level professional work in all phases of budgetary development and administration, and management analysis projects for assigned County departments and agencies. I collected, tabulated and analyzed budgetary, management, statistical and accounting data and prepared associated written analyses and reports. My most recent portfolio included the larger public safety agencies (i.e., Police, Fire, Corrections, Police Accountability Boards), and I was assigned to work directly with the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee (HHSPS). I prepared detailed policy analysis and fiscal impact statements for proposed legislation relating to this committee assignment. As Budget Analyst for Prince Georges County, I was responsible for all phases of budgetary development and administration, and management analyses projects for assigned County departments and agencies. In addition to the budgetary assignment, I served as the Liaison to the Intergovernmental Affairs. The duties included drafting and implementing the County Executives Maryland General Assembly Legislative Priorities. During Session, I worked in Annapolis monitoring, tracking and analyzing proposed legislation with potential fiscal impacts to the County, to include attending Senate and House hearings, preparing testimony for bills, communicating with the Legislative Delegation and Staff.As Assistant City Manager for the City of DeBary, I directly oversaw, supervised and participated in numerous capital improvement projects, to include Local Agency Program agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation. I supervised the parks and recreation and growth management projects and managed the contracts with the Volusia County Sheriffs Office for law enforcement services and Orange City for animal control and fire services. I was the liaison to the Economic Development Advisory Committee and Streetscape Advisory Committee and was responsible for citywide event planning and management. I also created the Citys social media page and maintained it; posting information and special events daily. In addition, I was responsible for updating the Citys social media website. The Town of Ponce Inlet encountered many intricate land-use issues and litigation prior to my tenure as Manager. In my role as Town Manager, I was intimately involved in formal mediation and was successful in resolving many of the outstanding cases. I also brought creative resolution options to the table for consideration by Council, the citizenry and business community.During the four years I served as Town Manager in Ponce Inlet, I was nominated as Manager of the Year for two years through the Volusia League of Cities by my councilmembers. I had previously received my credentialing through the International City/County Managers Association, ICMA-CM. I recognize the importance of serving the community and have served as an active member of the Ponce Inlet Lions Club for years, several years as a Port Orange Elk, serving as the Scholarship Chair, Executive Board member of the Volusia/Flagler Healthy Start and Chair of the Governing and Nominating Subcommittee along with serving on the board for the Womens and Mens Center at Daytona State College. In my spare time, I volunteered with numerous animal groups, helping transport animals from high kill shelters to rescues for fostering and adoption, as well as feeding and cleaning the cages of the Concerned Citizen for Animal Welfare rescued cats available for adoption and working with the City of Deltona to promote and bolster their Trap Neuter and Return program.I possess exceptional customer service skills and feel comfortable speaking in front of all types of groups. I have done this for over two decades through my roles in local government as well as my participation with numerous civic organizations.I look forward to speaking with you about my experience and interest in this position personally. Sincerely,Candidate's Name
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330 E. 38thStreet, Unit 30C, New York City, NY 10016 PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESUMMARYOver 22 years of municipal government experience overseeing and analyzing operations in the fields of law enforcement, fire, public works, parks and recreation, elections, human resource management, public records laws, special events, projects management, budget, facilities management, emergency management and civic engagement. Motivated initiative-taker who takes initiative; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems and external partners to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. WORK HISTORYGrants ManagerPrince Georges County Fire/EMS Department August 2023-Present Legislative Budget and Policy Analyst January 2020-August 2023 Office of Audits and Investigations, Budget & Policy Performance Analyst October 2019-January 2020Office of the County Executive, CountyStatBudget Management Analyst January 2018-October 2019 Office of Budget and Management, Annapolis Liaison Prince Georges County Researches and identifies new grant opportunities for various fire department projects within the Fire/EMS Department. Generates high-quality grant proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations. Yearly presentation of Grant Budget. Senior level professional work in all phases of budgetary development and administration, and management analysis projects for assigned County departments and agencies. Collects, tabulates and analyzes budgetary, management, statistical and accounting data and prepares associated written analysis and reports. Assigned to work directly with the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee Coordinated with the Office of Legislative Affairs to draft and implement the County Executives Maryland General Assembly legislative Priorities/Agenda Worked in Annapolis during the General Assembly Session monitoring, tracking and analyzing proposed legislation with potential fiscal impacts to the County, to include attending Senate and House hearings, preparing testimony for bills, communicating with the Legislative Delegation and Staff Motivated self-starter who takes initiative; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems and external partners to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Sabbatical caring for terminally ill mother February-July 2016 Marketing & PR Coordinator October 2015-February 2016 Pevonia International, LLC Coordinates agency efforts in brand awareness with VIPS and celebrities through relationships with agents, publicists, make-up artists, stylists, events and projects coordinators. Writing and editing brand materials, new product release information, press releases. Editing and creating marketing and advertising materials. Submits and secures product editorial mentions in monthly trade magazines; submits products and images to media target list; maintain and develop exceptional relationships with all media groups to maximize exposure opportunities. Prepares marketing tools for AEs, potential distributors, VIP prospects and new hires. Review, approve and submit product requests or charitable organizations or VIPsAssistant City Manager March 2010-March 2015City of DeBary Responsible for all special projects, progress reports, recommendations, assessments and directives for the City of Debary under the direction of the City Manager. Researched and formulated responses to questions and requests by the City Council and City Manager; initiated problem resolution in the form of meetings and interviews both within and outside the department. Researched, reviewed, developed and implemented City policy, City code, state law, and other policies and procedures. Assisted in the preparation, presentation, monitoring and reviewing of the Citys annual budget; reviewed and evaluated department budget submissions. Supervised Parks and Recreations 2Department and Growth Management Division, to include neighborhood improvement operations. Monitored status of on-going contracts by controlling costs, managing risks, issuing change order directives and resolving claims. Responded to public complaints, investigated problems and initiated problem resolution. Oversaw Streetscape Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee and others as needed. Liaison to Sheriffs Office, Fire Department and Animal Control services. Promoted eco-tourism, working closely with Volusia County on extension and completion of joint trail system. Developed, managed and promoted all special events projects for the City. Served as City representation for SunRail project; served as liaison between Volusia County and Florida Department of Transportation for coordination of development and operations. Organized and oversaw the first annual 4th of July celebration for the City, with public and private partnerships within my first year of employment. The event now attracts 8-10K people without incident every year. Developed Arts in Public Places program for the City, oversaw the successful completion of an intricate mast arm LAP project with the Florida Department of Transportation that had been approved but not executed for a couple of years, oversaw the LAP project which erected an emergency signal in front of the fire station, allowing the trucks safe access onto the busy state roadway (17/92). Worked with consultant to develop brownfield area in the City; attended all public meetings and communications with stake holders. Worked with consultant to conduct first Citywide Visioning exercise and implement strategic plan of community identified and council prioritized goals. Implemented the Coffee with A Cop national program. Started the process of overseeing construction of new public safety facility. Continually assisted the International City/County Management Associations Center for Public Safety Management (now CPSM) with research necessary to perform operational analyses of fire services for governmental agencies pro bono. Interim City Manager September 2009 February 2010 City of DeBary, City Council Negotiated the fire contract with a new service provider in the best interest of the city, paying close attention to the term of the agreement and administrative fees and then assisted with the smooth transition from the County to the City Fire Departments operations. Managed daily operations of the City.Town Manager May 2005-March 2009Assistant Town Manager, Administrative Services Manager November 1998-May 2005 Town of Ponce Inlet, FL, Town Council Responsible for oversight of new town hall and police department complex as well as the full renovation of the fire station, on-time and within budget. New facilities were nominated for the Florida Native Plant annual award for waterwise plantings and conservations efforts. Assisted in securing the financing of four million dollars for the facilities project without the dependence on ad valorem funding. Oversaw design/build of new public works facility. Implemented the first Town-wide citizen survey to measure the level of satisfaction of residents regarding municipal services. The results helped to drive desired community programs, initiatives and budgets. Initiated and participated in the first Town Visioning project in Ponce Inlet and used the outcome to establish goals and objectives for future development and service delivery. Recommended increase in the Towns reserves to Council since the Town is a coastal community and was quite susceptible to natural disaster. As a result, the emergency reserves were increased from approximately two months of operating nine months within one fiscal year primarily by closely monitoring and managing the budget. Completed the work on a town park which was made possible by a Preservation 2000 grant. The land acquired years before had not been developed pursuant to the management plan and grant documents. Upon assuming the role of Manager, I made this a priority by directing staff to apply for and successfully receive several grants allowing the development to be completed which included the preservation of the state owned Green Mound, while improving the area around it to make the river, beach dune, maritime hammock, coastal strand and tidal marsh around it accessible to the public by building an elevated boardwalk, parking and restroom facilities, along with a canoe launch and playground facilities. Recommended engineering and construction of the first Town-wide stormwater system. Worked with the police department to ensure their ability to become accredited for the first time. They have since been reaccredited and have members that serve on the State accreditation assessment team. 3 Supported the Police Athletic League and its effort to provide recreational activities for the youth of Ponce Inlet and the surrounding area. Oversaw the successful transition of accounting software. Contracted and implemented the first professional compensation and pay classification study for the Town. Then kept a schedule of performing a market survey every 2.5 years to ensure we were competitive in the market and attracted and retained the most competent employees. Oversaw the complete rewrite of the Land Use and Development Code, working directly with the town planner, consultant, planning commission, residents and town council to ensure we had significant input from the community and included all stakeholders. Worked to create and implement the historic preservation ordinance for the Town of Ponce Inlet. Initiated the development of the towns first dog and skate park. Collaborated directly with the Ponce Inlet Corvette Club to organize the first annual show at the lighthouse which was attended by thousands. Worked directly with the Daytona Beach News Journal to continue the annual art show when the local art club discontinued their participation. The art show grew to a successful weekend event attended by thousands. Worked directly with the County to develop a beach ramp beautification grant; then applied for and received the grant funding. Spearheaded the first annual school supply drive for a local elementary school which served lower income families. Spearheaded the first annual food supply drive for families in need and pet supplies for local Humane Societies. Implemented website redesign in both communities I have served in order to be more user friendly and allow more services to be performed on-line. Offered to attend every single condominium or homeowners association to provide a summary of the proposed budget prior to adoption each year and answer and specific question or concern the groups may have had concerning municipal operations. This program was done on weekends and after hours and very well received. Collaborated with a private developer, the State of Florida and Humane Society of the United States to successfully relocate numerous gopher tortoises from a coastal development project rather than just take them, as was permitted by law. Collaborated with a private developer to safely relocate a family of red foxes prior to construction. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Supervision and Management, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 2012. Associates of Arts, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 2005. International City/County Managers Association (ICMA-CM), credentialed City Manager through ICMA, 2013. MEMBERSHIPS Previous Member: Florida City & County Managers Association. Previous Member: International City/County Management Association. Member of the Board of Directors: Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties until moving to Maryland(2009-2017). Governance Committee for Healthy Start in 2017. Board Member for Daytona State Colleges Center for Women and Men in 2017. |
