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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 10 17 Discussion Item 1 - City Manager Candidate Interview: Kathryn MatosCANDIDATE REPORT Kathryn M. Matos For the position of City Manager City of Winter Springs F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Profile 2 01. Profile Location: Boynton Beach, FL | Contact: kathryn.m.matos@gmail.com | Phone: 786-253-9246 Career Summary Dates Company/Position Location 2020 - City of Boynton Beach Boynton Beach, FL Assistant City Manager 2013 - 2020 City of Sunny Isles Beach Sunny Isles Beach, FL Assistant to The City Manager 2012 - 2012 Village Manager's Office, Village Pinecrest, FL Management Fellow Education and Professional Qualifications Date Institution/Qualification Florida International University Master of Public Administration Eckerd College Bachelor of Arts, Communication Memberships and Certifications Date Institution/Qualification 2020-Present Palm Beach County City Management Association 2019/20 Miami-Dade City & County Management Association, Executive Board – Treasurer 2017-Present Florida City & County Management Association Committee Memberships: Professional Development (Vice Chair) Fiscal & Administrative Policy, Awards & Scholarships (Vice Chair) 2019/20 Florida League of Cities, Land Use & Economic Development Policy Committee Home Rule Hero Award Recipient 2020 2016-Present International City/County Management Association 2011-Present American Society for Public Administration F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Assessment 3 02. Assessment The following is an assessment of Kathryn M. Matos as a candidate for the position of City Manager at City of Winter Springs. The evaluation was prepared by Jeremy Gold and Audra Cross of Korn Ferry. Profile Summary Ms. Matos has several years of municipal project management experience in various departments and at different levels of government. She has overseen legislative affairs, personnel, environmental conservation, budget, and operations as well as implementing several technology/software updates creating a more customer focused process for the community. She views the role of city management as an apolitical position that shares expertise and implements the direction set by the commission. Attraction to the Opportunity Ms. Matos is ready to move into the City Manager position after serving several years as an Assistant City Manager and as an Assistant to the City Manager. She has family in central Florida and feels her experience in particular communities equips her well for the role of City Manager of Winter Springs. F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Assessment 4 Resume Korn Ferry has not verified the accuracy of the resume/CV content. F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Resume 5 Kathryn M. Matos Mobile: 786-253-9246 Email: kathryn.m.matos@gmail.com Summary Eleven years’ experience in municipal administration, distinguished by providing expertise and strategic leadership in navigating the political process and securing resources from outside agencies at the County, State and Federal level. Team-builder, innovator, lifelong learner, flexible, adaptable, driven to excellence. Able to analyze and work effectively in a highly complex and fast-paced political environment with experience in the following areas: • Management of Municipal Departments • Legislative Affairs & Advocacy • Operations & Project Management • Performance Management • Public Speaking • Grant Writing & Management • Budget Development & Oversight • Policy Analysis & Development • Intergovernmental Affairs • Human Resources Management • Continuous Process Improvement & Benchmarking • Strategic Planning Professional Experience 2020 - Present City of Boynton Beach Assistant City Manager Achievements: • Implemented Performance Management Program • Created new Department of Arts & Culture • Revamped IT Department to be data driven, innovative and responsive to customer needs o Oversaw 5 new software/technology implementations. • Overhauled Commission agenda process including implementing new agenda software, publishing a week earlier & training Departments to increase quality of content for agenda items. • Enhanced professional development of Department Directors and other employees. • Shifted organization from “status quo” to culture of excellence & customer - experience focus. Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversight of 6 departments including personnel, budget, operations, policy development & implementation • High level of interaction & collaboration with City Commissioners • Oversight & facilitation of City Advisory Boards Boynton Beach, FL 2013 - 2020 City of Sunny Isles Beach Assistant to the City Manager Achievements: • Secured over $4M in funding for City projects. • Successful coordination of 5 beach renourishment construction projects totalling $14M • Successful implementation of innovative technology solutions including implementing • Successful advocacy to raise visibility of City at County, State & Federal level agencies. Sunny Isles Beach, FL F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Resume 6 • Successful implementation of professional development program for Department Directors Duties & Responsibilities: • Oversight of legislative affairs including tracking legislation, working with state elected officials to amend language in proposed bills, working closely with elected officials & administrators of County, State & other municipalities on projects, regional issues, funding opportunities, etc.; regularly travel to Tallahassee to lobby for City’s interests & liaison with City lobbyist. • Project/Program Management ▪ Oversee Citywide grant program. ▪ Oversee Beach Renourishment/Erosion Mitigation–primarily consists of coordinating with outside governmental agencies & strategizing to receive outside resources for the City. ▪ New program development includes starting internship program & implementation of mobile parking application. • Public speaking included regularly giving presentations in front of Florida Legislature, County Board of Commissioners, City Commission, & other agencies & jurisdictions as needed. • Supervised Manager’s Office support staff & interns • Oversaw performance reporting of Departments & Departments Directors • Prepared & managed budget for City Manager’s Office, City Commission & various capital projects. • Contract negotiation & management of multiple contracts over $1 million • Policy analysis & development including state & federal bills, personn el policies, Title VI & IX Provided assistance with day-to-day City administration & resolution of constituent complaints 2012 - 2012 Village Manager's Office, Village of Pinecrest Management Fellow Achievements: • Successful implementation of credit card expenditure tracking system • Successful integration of hurricane plan into Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Duties & Responsibilities: • Assisted Village Manager with day-to-day operations & assignments. Pinecrest, FL Education Florida International University Master of Public Administration Eckerd College Bachelor of Arts, Communication Professional Certifications Palm Beach County City Management Association 2020-present Miami-Dade City & County Management Association, Executive Board – Treasurer 2019/20 Florida City & County Management Association Committee Memberships: Professional Development (Vice Chair), Fiscal & Administrative Policy, Awards & Scholarships (Vice Chair) Florida League of Cities, Land Use & Economic Development Policy Committee 2019/20 Home Rule Hero Award Recipient 2020 International City/County Management Association 2016-present American Society for Public Administration 2011-present F3NEPU3EE3C0EG5 5D43C2BF-E2F4-4C1E-8D09-110505D9B4D8 Kathryn M. Matos | Resume 7 Audra Cross Senior Associate M. 1 405 615-0806 E. Audra.Cross@kornferry.com Jeremy Gold Managing Consultant M. +1 (202) 531-4653 E. 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