Larry Lester Jr., MPA

Operations Director at City Of Hilliard, Ohio
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • Data Analysis 201
    ELGL
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Data Analysis 101
    ELGL
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emerging Leaders Development Program Essential Management Skills Certificate
    ICMA - International City/County Management Association
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Local Government Management Professional 101 and 201 Certificates
    ICMA - International City/County Management Association
    Sep, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Ohio Commercial Driver License Class A
    State of Ohio
    Aug, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Surveying
    Columbus State Community College
    Jun, 2003
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Director
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      As Operations Director, I administer a team of 32 members delivering high-level municipal programs and services to a diverse community of 40,000 residents and 2,200 local businesses. Our team is responsible for core public services related to city infrastructure, rights-of-way, and facilities management. We also manage capital improvement projects, special projects, and contracted services as part of comprehensive $25M five-year capital and $10M annual operating budgets.

    • Deputy Director of Public Service
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2020

      During this tenure, I rendered excellent performance and results as deputy director of public service and promoted to operations director position. I received service requests from citizens and elected officials and respond as per city policies and procedures. Utilizing key skills, I supervised capital infrastructure projects, and coordinated the preparation of plans and specifications. I provided executive leadership to team members, retaining collaborative and inclusive culture.

    • Right-of-Way Services Manager
      • Feb 2007 - Jan 2017

      During this tenure, I rendered excellent performance and results as operations division manager and promoted to deputy director of public service position. I liaised with mayor, directors, and elected officials to transform Hilliard into a robust and thriving community. While working as Right-of-Way Services Manager, I adeptly managed key municipal operations, programs, and services of a fast-growing city and supported director with all administrative matters in the public service department.

    • Engineering Technician
      • Jul 1999 - Feb 2007

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Signal Electrical Worker
      • Jun 1996 - Jul 1999

    • Seasonal Maintenance Worker
      • Jun 1993 - Jun 1996

Education

  • Southeastern University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Leadership
  • Ohio University
    Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration
  • Urbana University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management - Organizational Leadership
  • Columbus State Community College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Civil Engineering Technology

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