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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Special Meeting_Tab 2_08/08/2018 (11)Robin Gomez 6/2'i12048 ��Ilage A,tana9d' Robin lgna�io Gomez 1242 HILLCREST RD FAIRMONT WV 26554 riqomezr1972t�qmail.com 727-214 7463 Elec�nlc��fail Submi.ssion June 20,2018 V[l1AGE OF TEQUESTA COUNCIL 345 Tequesta Dr Teques�a FL 33469 RE: LE77ER OF INTERES7-VILLAGE OF 7EQUESTA,FL-VlLLAGE MANAGER Dear Valfage of Tequesta Councii: Ptease aa�pt my most sincere�nteres�in serring as fhs r�ext�'equesta V�iage 1�anager. r�iy addi��;� ti�e Viltage of Tequesta managemenf and leadership team wia hetp ensure the Yliage con�nues providing exemplary and accour�taWe village services es welf as posiitivvefy bu�ding wmmun"�ty partnerships end refaining ifs standing as a premier and visionary communify.Tequesfa through its dedicated and vfsionery 1rlage Counc�, managemenf, emplayees,residents,and businesses, tepresents a-symbol of traditional viilege exceilenc�with a reputation for a very high quelify of I'rfe. My firetess dedtcafion and efforfs to help �fie V7(age of Tequesfe meet its mission and o�jectives in providing oufstanding pu6lic services exceec�ng resider�business�and visitor expec�a�ons,nat to mention positive(y responding to the dauRting econar�ic and aperafbna(chaAenges and opportuni�es,wiq 6e my consfant goa[. I am presenf(y the Cify Menager for the Cr�y of Faumont,Nles't Vi[�ginia,where 1 daily apply my aver twen�y yeers municipa! w�ork a�erlence fio consfarrtly ensure hones�, innova6ve, and �rensperent municipel services pnovision. My professiorzal end community expe�iences have produced constanf success tix�gh enhanced economic devebpmenflredaveloprnent investment, pubiic safeiy initietives, and posi�ve �pda�ing of municipel infirasfruciure ihat have ces�n�dured and enhanced numerous wodc praiesses, provided fhousends in operational ssvings and additia�el recurring revenue, and 4romoted a very hlgh quaiity af life far si!residenfis,bus�esses,and vls�tors. Additi�onally,I heve canfinued to instil�a vecy high fevel of cammun�ty and civic engegement fo excife the cornmuniry and region as a pcemier desfination to iIve, feam,work, and pJey. `R�e value of my dedicatian, commifinent, and inrtovatian to ensure op6mal ef�Ciency and effe.tiver�ess ira menage�eni�lvili very posii°r�efy impact t�e Viliage of Tequ�sta. 1 iook fararerd to mare fhor�ugi�ly discussing my various enaployment experiences, comr�uniity and arotunte�r acfivities, and s�ecficaliy, my management, financiaP, and adminis�rative responsi6�i�es and queifica6ons.'ihank you for your time anc!at#en6on.I Iodc forward to spee[ting with you and eerrtainh�the entire Tequesfa cornmuntty et#he earliest possibte aanvenience. rZespec�ffiullY, �'�---�-�.:._.. �+�. ����-� �- . � ���i�9. ��n� i�SJrteq[soatabamboohccomfapplkani tadchgMdex.pi�plviawApnl�ien?id=1?20fi!ais-infa � Sf21/2018 VfNage N{a�ager — Rob�n /gnacio Gomez 1242 Hillcrest Rd Fairmont ViN 26554 riQomezr1972 cnr.Qmail.com 727-214-7�63 Qu�l(fiCatlotls Nighly qualified professional, �novetive,dynarttic,organized,mativated team player and visionary leader with twenty years managementlfinanc�ai experience in diverse,chenging environmenfs facing varied servic:e chailenges; oufstanding verbal, wriften, and interpet�onai skiils in engagir�g empfoyees,elected offidals,enct the public. . Computer expeiience: MS Word, �xcel,Access, Pvwer Poir�t, Oc�fiook, and PubGsher, va�ious stafJstica(packages;PeapleSoft Payroll and Uh7ify Menagement Sysfems;lncode Speak,read,wrife fluen�y in Spenish;French Proficiency Educa#ion Master of Public Adm[nistration Un�versity of South Florida,Tampa, FL May 2000 O�aniza6'onal Developmenf BacF�elar of Arts Unive�si€y of Miami, Corai Gables, FL May 1994 Political Sctenc�and�nomirs Empioy�nent Experience CITY MANAGER Clty of Fairmont, Wesf�rginia - December 2015-Present � f�Aanage, sfirect, and supervise mur�iapal opera�ons (potice, fire, pubiic works. planning&.devetopmen�,buildinglcode inspec.fion,financelbudge#,cierk,at#omey, human resources, and ufi7i�es-water/sewer/srormwate�) for a cif}r of 98,700 residert�s. an annuat tuf�l ope�ra�n� and capi�ai budget oi �2g.2 million (�i5.8 General Fund),and 20Q€ulkime employees. ! implementation of sfrategies ta promote, innovate, and enhance Economic Deveiopmenfi/Redevelopment,Public Safefy,and lnfrastructur�Maintenance have ted #o a 7196 increasa in building aonsfruc4dn irnresfrnenfs {fram�17.5�o$30M), over S6 mlllton in demol�ic,n aeid red�v�fdpment of dilapaafed sirucfures,�ncrease in Fire!SO ra�ng from 4 to 2,increase in drug offense arrests,$1 Miiflon in grants, $200K in addi�iona! annua! recurring revenue, implementafion oi an au�omated water meter reading pragram,and technological investrnen�s for�xpanded or�-line city services access(Seamtess Dacs,�ensus Customer Service Parfal,and PSN paymenfs). : Consfantly engaging residents,businesses,and Council members fhrough visible, daily interacfion (� person and eiecfronicj; continue deve[aping pubfic/privafe partrtte�ships #o op�mize eff'idenc�es; at least weeicly media oufreadi and vam�unica�V�� u� �it�► �u��ati�x�sy canvr�ue irn�i�rai�nt��� a�� snnana�g residen�Jcor��i�iun�ty civir. c�.rti�.;na�n�, it,�n���h �i-ar.r:!�ai sir�et clea�-u�s, �ac�icanal spea�a!�.+en��, a�di�o�at��ard�/�crrr�►i��ioti�la�ti�ur��les pariicipaaan, _ and Fairmonf State University and public schoa(s ouireact�. Gomez,page 3 0#2 htips'J�que+ta.�rn600hr.canlaPP���ex.Ph{�bwA�pliw�on?Id=122Di`ats-Mo y/2 8J2'11E478 ���9�' -- Employmen# CITY AUDtTOR Ciiy of Clearwater,Ffartda EXper[ence December 1999—Navember 201� ➢ Planned,directed, and performed obJec�re assurance and cons�alfing strategies through audifs-analysis af city opera�ons. administrative and �anancial intemal controls and performance indica�ors thaf produced recommenda�ons yielding an average annuai $�25K in c�st savings, $125K in revenue due the organ¢ation, • and over$250K in add�ionai annual recuning revenue. r Ensured that value-add�d program atid revenue audits of organizattonal serrices and vendor agreements, including �axeslfees, budgets, ct�stomer service, ir�farma�on tecf�nology, pofice, human resources, recreation, llbrary, #ieet, etc., maximized revenue and promoied op�mal pertormance, munidpat service delivery,and cost eificiencies and�ec�veness. HISPANIC-LATINO GOMMUNIT1( LlA1SOfV Ctty of Clearwater, FL Januaty 1998—Nvvember 2015 i i'lanned,direcied and coordinafied locai govemment in�erac#ion with city's growing Hispanicd.atino popula�ton ta promote Knowiedge and undersfianding among f�e diverse neighborftoods. Developed Spanish-tanguage cornmunica�on strategies through interac�ive cammunity meetings,media infe�views and presenfiations,and vartous print and video irrformation detailing availab(e city and commun"rfy service.s. -"� SENIOR AUDITOR/AUDITOR/ Cify of Clearnater, �#orida MANIAGEMENT INTERN Sepfember 1994—December 1999 > Planned and perfomned opera�onai, compliance, and frc,anaa0 audrts/rev�ews of ciiy corttracfsJleases, computer appiica�ions, revenues, paiiaeslurocedures, and emp(oyee peerformance that annuaih,� ;sreided aver �50K in co§� sav�r�g� and recovered over$30K due the ci�f. � Planned and compieted projecis: (�) a;ompiled and corn,erted rsal estat� information into camplex land manageme�#soffware program, and �2)converted muitipie ftxed assec lis�ngs into a consoifdated managemeni system. ?�gdershlp, 4latuntesr�r��, & ^ommunfty fnvoivement ➢ Marion Cour�fy Chamber of Con�merce,Board lvlember 20�5—present ➢� Ratary Club of South i=aimtont 2418—pt�sent � American Sactety for Public Adminlstrabon, Suracoast Chapte�, Execufire Board 2000—2015�current member t Unfted Way of Marion County, Boarci Member 2015—20'!7 A� Salvation Army Fairmont,Adviso[y Board Mert�bar 2015—20�7 � United Way Suncoast, Board ��ember, �009 @�2Q1�, �i�y ernpl�;�ee c�t�tpai�r� �-ci�air,200'f�2fl15 '? 'MLXiC-'ei� Ci�u�ir.fi i�FT:+m�i+ r=saV. f+,�vis�r�lRiia�`ii�'.nai�• Citti��.-.���-i� % t!S Department of Stafe,Draterna6onat Vlsi�ors p�ogratt� Hos� 2002—2C a5 --- r Leader�hIp P3ne11as Grad�ate t�iay 2003 r PI Aipha Alpha; P�6Iic Administratton Nonor Soc�e#y Apnl 1997 Gomez�page 2 of 2 r��„�����r�„t t�da�tnd�x.�t,�w��t��ta--�rzo�am-rnw an SfZ12U18 �8�s°�' �/t[IabeManager-Tequesta,Fbrida 6of� :prev(Next> ROBiN GOMQ '��`"t��"� _� ..� ,y,pued orw 3un Zo,Znls(res�rday) :1,^�' '�� i�wJ`� �i�'' �M�piin�rt rrtfo comments(Z) Ema'!s(�) sbtus as of Jun 2a,zoie — •--- • Vf�bla C�rxf�ieia Rewme Coverteit�r Name ROBIN GOMEZ ��r $95,000 ' A1ru'la6inStirtIIate �P�S m3� Phone Num6a 7Z7.2i4.T4b3 tddtea 1Z42 HILLGRE5T RD FAIRlIONT,WV26554 Emaii rleomerr1972�tnailcam Hf�Educatlat OFiUirKd �t#u[' catks=/Un+w�tY ,.� . untsrd�sty af 5otrtn Fiorida �ed B71 ICMA eifwl Appli�tion Questions t�lave you ever iUed an application wfffi us before and if yes,when and�Nhat positlon(s)? a`�0 . Z Are any of your friends ar relatives preser�tly er�ploysd+,vith the Viqage,a�d if ves,vvho? Ho a Nave you ever been employed with us hefore�nd i�yes,pfease provlde details? No a.Fiave you ever been dfscharged srom aay empioyment or asked to�esign?I:�es,ptease explaln. rYo c 6rea..n�nqrnnfl�romrinvai'> Ye� ' , ``� 6 Why do you wan#tp work fior the Village of Teqaesta? to contlnuew pe�tivety manag�tixviq�e'snr�2deade otpro�ross�rKi eieve(opm�yfih tnnowtton, entfwstum,and piv(�siomalism tn makctl�eVlUateo#Teqnesia an even beste�'cmmmunityto Itve,leam,�uortr, arid pt�l. . e.c..... l�foa'JrteRue�a.6a�mbotitY.�aP�����p�P�`'��'�n?k�9�N'o 1!2 Robin Ig�racio Gbmez—tl�cswsr to Question I—avhat svill Tequesta see wherc they see�ne ca»ring. The Tequesta.communiiy, Vil�age Council, and employees will see a caring, dynamic, innovative,hard- w�orking, fiscaily responsive 1�Ianager, reside�t, and contributing community member of the V'illage of Tequesta. �rom day one as the'Tequesta Villag�Manager I will faithfully and with ail my abilities and efforts continve to ensure that all Tequesta rzsidents,businesses,atid visitors receive the highest and most efficient and effective leve[of village services. My primary goal will be to continue to enhat�oe the very high Tequesta quality of life known as a fabulovs community and destination to live,learn,work,and play. I I�ow that I will only succeed through the collective�ollaboration amon�the Villa�e Council�Villa�e amplQy�es,residents,b�sinesses,and visitors to ultimately continue to�rogress to un��scedeated levels of local government excellence in line with Tequesta's vision and mission. I am � very personable, humble individval anly interested in constantly ensuring thafi local government works for the people. Since I began to truly understand how government works at the age of 16,I began my initial desire to eventually work for local govemment by continuing my higher education in political sciea�e&x�ono�ics as an urnder�raduate at the Universifiy oPltiami(obtained BA in 1�9�)followed by an eventual N�asters in Public Administrafion from the University of South Florida in Tampa(2000). I began my work career in 1994 as a student intern at the City of Clearwater,�'L,,eventually hired fuil-time as an auditor in September 1996,and promated twice to the final position I held in Clearwater as the�ity Auditor&om December 1999 until November 2015 when I departed to become the Fairmont, WV, City N�anager. �n my n�eariy twenty-two(22)years as a full-time local government professional,the most recent�hirty-one (31) monfhs as a city manager, I have experienced tremendous success in two vastly diverse cities by listen�ng and collaborating via muitiple methods ('in person/'in the �ield, via telephone-land/mobile, electro►uc/social media��vith fhousands of individvals regarding dozens of topics, indvstries, and issues fr�om �conomi�c/busin� devaloQment ta nublic safety to quadity of tife✓(eisure activities to utilities distribution to so�cial �ssues. 1n my t�vent�-one �21) total years in �le�vater, �''�; I also pravided t�'�e �osnprahe�yve�iiy services to a sast�'o-�v�g,�I�spanic-�atin.o clz�no�'��i�i��t�y�d`x've�pa�tish l��be. �u�equently, Te�uesta will see me as a dedicated, community friend wno recognizes arnd embodies everyone's uni�ueness, our diveasity af thought,and our willingness to�ru1y Iisten,�elebrate,and interact �rith all peoples in our comr�unity. As the you���st of five,father of two daughte�s(:�arx�ied to�y h��scho�l swe�theart for mv�r 19 years}, �d hav�'ng��s?�led �n two�d�tries an�d eight c�ties in fa���states, i�tn ?Iso vast�y 1�ow�edg�able on��e importance of family and the caring for the well-being of otherse A�y parents have and continue fo impart on me to share my talents and �ctivities in my career beyond the job by co�ti�uing to iz�aprove�ayseif, continuinD to develop positive relationships wittt those I serve, hy valunteering, and by doing everything �ssibl� to ertgage as many as possible �o shara �nd celebrate the over-all �anportance of facnily and community, i�L'l�li-r1'i+`Li���,�.i.�y'd�:��S1LL`�3'i?OA1i'i:iijJ i il`sI'd3i01�.��i��, r,��fl��?�.j�38 y'V3��'71�''v��r'.'1�jJ i�l.��:9i�7�d"7a''��i{3�i�'S�i3�'_•3i� �n�l�usmess�s�u�ees urho nave comanentecl to ane (and many on�i'ry�ounoa�) 'r�at iney never expected to L , • i 7 ^. i•r!`. I S�G�' tl'Y.ri ti�ey Y17iiL�i3��Y iJ>v.is�i��/'e,61_ra� :��V��4YUB_K'�1'1� 9Yfl SLl Y`i+:��l.��ii�1��LiY.%�1C��'+�a(;S1V1'L1s.;5j iJ'dt'+7�4YY'c3�ly U�Li[Sfl�Ls.' the off'ice: £om vo�unteering at�ommunity activities,to respo�ding in person to various service%oncer9s (parking,public safety,atilities,parks,overa own yards,code enforcement and much more),to pictcia�g up irash on the�vay to or after work/weekends,to helpingpromote and actually attending nmmerous community events/activities,and much more. Tequesta will see even more of what I have accomptished in my current uv..'+: l�i�. �.z i+..�ul y�1.P,�1.^,:..�i'.. �1�..1..�..±,. R,k.�n»tl�� .�nrF{�:w .�:1.1s+� .�l.e Ten.,.�.r}.�n.. ..,iuvi� .�.iu.,., i .., u�:. . .. �.,. �.�.n� .. „ . .,.... � - . .,,�., .. ,., ,...��.., . .. ... . even oercer communiry to iive,iearn, worK,and play. �obin lanacio Gdnr�z—Answer to Qares,iio�i 2—adoptdng, implementing,maxvnizing technology. In 201 S,local government must incorporate technology into its daily senrice provision. Whether it is office and field employees utilizing mobile devices such as smartphones,tablets, laptops or the public accessing �ity infocmation/sei�ware applications to pay a utility bill or reserve a recreation facility, technology encompasses just about every Iocal govemment service. I have been very iinvolved in numerous technological developments and applications in my neazly twenty-iwo (22) years of full-time local govemment work and will coniinue the same in Tequesta. I�iy involvernent in technology has aIways been to promote and enf�wce worlvemployee eificiencies and w provide for easier pubiic access jpromote zranspar�ncy/accour�tability)to city/tawm/village serv�ces at any time from just about any�Nher�. In 1999 I became the frst departrnent head in Clearwater to regularly utilize and encourage the employee expansion and utilization of laptops (m lieu of desktops) to maximize efficiency and customer service delivery,both internally and earternally. The initiat additional cost of a laptop in the late 1990°s(untill costs equalized in the late 200Q's)was more than offset by the ability to complete tasks smarter and faster as they cauld be accomplished at any time &om multiple locatiQns even in neighborhoocis. Utilizing mobile computing equipment and soflware for multiple tasks including resident interaction,researching/analyzing inforrnation, completing reports, preparing spreadsheefs, and other utilization greatly enhanced over-all municipal efficiency and effectiveness. As the World Wide Web grew fhroughout the 1990's, I ensured d�at my city was at the forefront with both a dynamic presence and a valued portal for service access. Numerous software applicatioII.s and electronic communications�ncluding building permit data/access,police summary calls for service,utility billing,and recreation pro�ram reservations quickly became the norna. Technological expansion also allowed for various applications in the field as employ�es embraced the ability to complete tas�.s quicker and more precisety including t.tie more accurate accounting of various infrastructiue from utility lines to fire hydrants �o the tha�sa�cls of u�s �n �ity rights-of way. �ver-all, the tec::nological enhancements I dir�ctly ��coa�xie�ded and assisted in their �pleenes3t-a.tion Pacilitated and ,�eatly �nhancsd both resiaent engagement twith#heir local government)and employee ma2ivdtion and success. Progressing int� t�e 201�?'s thro�gh 201�, I similarty ensured that the two cities I have worked for (Fairmont,WV,since Dec 2015)eontinued�nnovating via new and expanded technologies,again with th� prima�,�gaal to�na�c�tocal government�nore efficient,�ore appruact�bleJ`cioser' td thz people,and more productive. Various projects lacluded: automated police citation/#icket p-rocesses - scanning ci�iver ficenses, in lieu of manually typing information, and split second in-cauiser printing; autornating payroll processes - �liminating paper usage and its storage; pay-by phone/rnobile parking �pplzcations that drastically reduced usage and storage of cash, mainly coins; scanning a.11 historical docurnents such as buildino permits, Council agendas/minutes, police records, essentially any and all print document� into protected servers with both an mternal and external (public) usage/accessibiiity; autorrtated rrmeter infrasiructzo�e/reading(�L4'/��t) for custamars to view histoaical (up to 12 anonths) actua[,daily wafer �!sage;free o�line paym�:�t nntions for various city services including utility biil, building pern�its, i.�.CT�?�IG1II S�o�',�'171t`Sfl�Jii�9�54)iZ��.`fu'����'.�t�����.`,�Di J�?����11�TDl�t�Z�3{���'�D'?7?s.'�r r:?:��i27'S t0 fly��C6: a t • • • • 1..,.Yt wn nnil9x e?•eaoe r c na r�ar�i�a��a t��_i�i'i�i x�B�+i�c��1idaC i�ili�c CGliuiiiiTiiLdiiG�"io S.?�'vi0CEo3�u;D'1I�7�::�„a e�fCr�3L:...,.. 10.......,,..1.,:3.. r-r ' and�eei±rgs. �Vhi1e the above is a sample af some of my direct pafticipation and expec�ences,it is important to note that all decisions were v�ry thoroughly reseaeched for intemal and external usability and for 3ts cost-benefrt. Additiona(ly,a11 reviews incorporated at all sta.ges including post-implementation,detailed internal control . . . ._. ... _ - ..� - ,,.,a, _._:,:., ,::r,-. .-.�,-��- r.. .�.�,.�,. ;,�..�.,.�,... - ��,i� ...,��,��,u.. �.. �c.,:�c sign'rficant efforts to maximize technology �n T'equesta to enhance all customer participation and expericn�es. Itobin Ignncio Gdmez—flnswer to Questi�n 3—.�eadership is�ersuusion,not t�ominm7ivn Motivating, guiding, expiaining, helping to understand, seiting clear/concise expectations, ieading/managing by exampie — I daily utilize these management/leadership lraits in my City t4ianager wori� A maaager's role is ta provide reasonable and adequate overvnew and guidance to ensure the oiganization meets its objectives and goals. Additionally, adequate infrastructvre, equipment, and budgetary resotu�ces aze a must. To effectively manage a city/town/village, the manager must carefully balance the referenced man�ementJleadershig traits in a persuasive manner to obtain optimaUmaximum success. Anything iess than persuasive leadershipimanagement will. create conflict and lticely iead to declining morale,motivation,and uitimately poor performance. For the past tturiy-one(31)months I have managed a City utilizing the above traits to ensure that all our City teams/groups from the senior executive to field employees understand that my expectations are for all employees to possess and utilize all the tools pmvided to succeed (to provide the most efficiendeffective municipal sen+ices). A collaborative, collegial environment wher�all employees are allowed to provide vari:,us farms of feedback via S��gestions, concems, areas for unprovement, etc., allaws for a more productive and motivated work �lace. I daily follow th� concepts tbat success is easily achiev�ed 'ef employees are allowed to innovate, `th�nfc outside tiie box,' and ultimately have a direct say in thair work prodact That is the constant leadership persuasioa atiributes that I possess ad►d un7l continue to impart at the Vllage ofTequesta. t9i specific example of my persuasive leadership �not domination) in��olves the fostering of additional economic development/redevelapment tlhrough various process alterations particalariy rievelopment flexibl7ity and city beautificatio�. I have irnplernented and directed an ongoing campaign and colla6oration to promote and enhance numerous developmendredevelogment projects by appIying s aonificant fle�n'bility (all complying with our City codes) based on �the devsloper's requests and designs. Strict code interpretations greatly limited and restricted developmer�t in Fairmont antil eariy 201b when a thorough legat review of our�lanning/zoning/land use a➢�ow�d for the�ity ivlanager to approve numerou�request� for�eater flexibility, 'Y`he change allo��red for developraiants to�►early double�'ram 2013 to 2017,from an annual average of $14�i to over $201��. .�xplaining in �eat detail the �hanges/adjustments and incorporating staff participation #hroughout the entire process required aonsiderable collaborative and p�ersuasive leadership skills. I did not demand or state that we�rere definiteiy goia�g to�ake the changes, I allowed for considerable innut fr�m al]areas oftl�e�ity involved m atl develop�ent aspects. `The progta�a adcli�ionally provided for faster processes to oeautify the �Gity through landscaping, architeciural and roadway des aon, �rash/litter ab�t�r�nent, vvayfind�g enhanceenents, anc� upfiimatePy �onsolidaied �ianning/permitting processes. Over-all, i 13v1y abide by the concepts of constant communication, collaboration, and partnerships 9n my ananagementll�adership style. ITltimately the City/V'illage t�ouncil provides considerable policy �nd legislative guidance that the manager must execute. I{eeping tl�e CounciI informecl,listen7ng to theu ideas, a��d��derstanding the over-al1 mission and vision are similarly exlrernely irnportant in effectively manag9ng a�ity/town/�ril,age, i will affe���ay co�riolete management/leaders�ip sl_ci�ls fio #he Vii7��P�f T�r�����,tp �'I35��Ya"v�HII'll��l�l�e�OYir`.I�Y's�S41C��'SS.