Deputy City Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

- Fosters collaborative and cooperative relationships across City departments, partners, and constituents.- Navigating complex operational and capital project issues.- Assist in identifying goals and direction, for the City.- Advises on police and operational matter for the City.

Public Works Director

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2023

Director of Natural Resources

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2020

Manage a scientific and analytical approach to the design, development, implementation, and relation of research efforts, management practices, strategic planning, and educational outreach efforts related to lake water quality, hydrology, stormwater, and the natural environment.

Project Manager (Everglades NEE)

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

Oversaw field work on a study of the net ecosystem exchange of carbon in the Everglades. Designed and maintained field equipment while keeping personnel on track for project completion. Managed the collection and processing of samples and data as well as, performed preliminary statistical analysis. Oversaw field work on a study of the net ecosystem exchange of carbon in the Everglades. Designed and maintained field equipment while keeping personnel on track for project completion. Managed the collection and processing of samples and data as well as, performed preliminary statistical analysis.

Ag Business Development Manager

• Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

Designed new avenues for business as well as organized all business related details of operation. Managed crews of employees (many of which were non-English speakers) in working toward setting up new operational facilities. Helped establish company’s poultry division.

Intern

• Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

Improve upon current cattle breeding techniques by exploring, researching, evaluating, organizing and implementing progressive, yet proven technologies

Research Assistant

• May 2009 - Jan 2011

Conduct diversified research on wetland ecosystems. Develop and design new projects and sampling techniques. Create, communicate and implement efficiency protocols designed to improve the lab and field operations. Focus on research related to assessing and quantifying the impacts of wetland logging operations Conduct diversified research on wetland ecosystems. Develop and design new projects and sampling techniques. Create, communicate and implement efficiency protocols designed to improve the lab and field operations. Focus on research related to assessing and quantifying the impacts of wetland logging operations

Biological Science Aid

• Feb 2007 - May 2009

Assist in rangeland management improvement techniques. Assist in pasture/grazing land inventory assessment. Develop plant materials information database. Assist in rangeland management improvement techniques. Assist in pasture/grazing land inventory assessment. Develop plant materials information database.

Research Assistant

• Mar 2008 - Jul 2008

Conduct sand pine regeneration sampling to determine the effects of different intensity burns on the Ocala National Forest’s Juniper Prairie Wilderness Are Conduct sand pine regeneration sampling to determine the effects of different intensity burns on the Ocala National Forest’s Juniper Prairie Wilderness Are

Front Service Clerk & Produce Specialist

• Feb 2001 - Oct 2007

Maintain front end, bag groceries, and provide customer service and assistance. Unloading and stocking produce. Cut and arrange fruit & vegetables daily and stock them. Maintain front end, bag groceries, and provide customer service and assistance. Unloading and stocking produce. Cut and arrange fruit & vegetables daily and stock them.