Darrell Whitfield
Rosebud
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 13 years in City Administration and 16 years in Management, specializing in distribution and warehouse operations. Expertise in municipal management, streamlining administrative processes, and policy implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Administrator
City of Italy
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced community relations through proactive issue resolution strategies.
- Informed strategic planning by analyzing and addressing community needs effectively.
- Promoted government transparency, fostering trust through open dialogue with citizens.
- Improved inter-departmental communication for better service and resource coordination.
- Oversaw infrastructure projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Secured funding for vital community projects by supervising grant applications.
City Manager
City of Marlin
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Mentored department heads, promoting professional growth and operational excellence across divisions.
- Researched issues and presented findings to city council.
- Working on strategic plan to improve problem areas
City Manager
City of Daingerfield
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Enhanced service delivery and community engagement by directing city operations.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through effective budget management and resource allocation.
- Promoted public safety by collaborating with local government agencies and emergency programs.
- Drove neighborhood revitalization efforts through partnerships with community organizations.
- Implemented strategic initiatives for economic development and urban planning success.
City Administrator
City of Rosebud
10.2012 - 04.2020
- Ensured compliance with ordinances, enhancing project integrity and community trust.
- Secured project funding by assessing financial resources and stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitated communication between Mayor, Council, and project teams for effective collaboration.
- Developed strategic plans for project implementation, aligning with city objectives and resources.
- Prepared annual budget, optimizing resource allocation for city projects and services.
- Evaluated personnel across departments, improving operational efficiency and team performance.
Technician
Harvest Technologies
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Used Standard Query Language (SQL) database to track parts through production to Quality Assurance. Ensure parts are tagged with unique barcode serial number, scanned in systems and passed through appropriate gates
- Review documentation for specific product requirements. Use micrometers to take precision measurements according to requirements and CAD drawings
- Ensure flawless part records are updated and maintained throughout the production processing. Perform audits frequently at all levels of part production
Warehouse Supervisor
Royal Seating
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsible for shipments in and out of warehouse
- Managed a staff of 19 employees, including training and development
- Responsible for $1.5M in physical inventory and investigating book to physical variances
- Resolved internal problems between expediters, planners and buyers resulting in a more effective communications group
- Directed 3 receiving clerks
- Manage movement of products in and out of facility.
- Select, train and evaluate employees or applicants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wayne State College
Wayne, NEAssociate of Applied Science - Retail Management
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TXSkills
- Apply strong communication skills and analytical abilities to identify and resolve problems, and providing efficient troubleshooting support
- Project management
- Outstanding people skills
- Customer service
- Organizational leadership
- Relationship building
- Community engagement
- Intergovernmental relations
Accomplishments
City of Rosebud
- Implementation of Code Enforcement Department.
- Home Grant through Texas Department of Agriculture to replace 3 dilapidated houses for low-income families, included site inspections, negotiations with contractors and participants.
- Secured finances for wastewater infrastructure (aerators, backup generator, dewatering system) project through Texas Water Development Board.
- Awarded Grant of $500,000.00 through USDA for purchase of fire truck in 2020.
- Re-implemented Water Department in 2020 for the City of Rosebud, Texas, which saved the city annually on contractor services to get projects done around the city.
- Oversaw water meter replacement project, that increased revenue greatly.
- Oversaw renovation of City building, (court room, police department, county tax office, extra lease space).
- Set city up with lease program for city vehicles.
City of Dangerfield
- Secured 7.3 million dollars financial assistance from Texas Water Development Board for water/wastewater projects around the city.
- Oversaw water meter replacement project that increase revenue greatly.
- Oversaw projects for Dollar Store and Pizza Hut coming in to the city.
- Worked with Railroad to get bridge raised in city where accidents had occurred.
- Secured grant through USDA to build two houses.
- Renegotiated waste contract to save city on ware and tear of streets/culverts and allow city to gain revenue through charging for trash bins.
City of Italy
- Oversaw downtown revitalization project that was secured through USDA Grant.
- Oversaw water meter change out project that is projected to increase revenue by 30%.
- Oversaw cooling tower change out project, that regulate the temperature of water coming in to the water system from a well.
- Secured grant through USDA to build houses. Currently going through screening process with applicants.
Affiliations
- Serves on Board of Directors for the Central Texas Water Supply.
- Serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Texas Economic Development
- President for ARCIT, Association of Rural Communities in
- Texas TCMA, Texas City Managers Association
Certification
- PFIA Training - completed July 2025
Timeline
City Administrator
City of Italy
04.2024 - Current
City Manager
City of Marlin
11.2023 - 04.2024
City Manager
City of Daingerfield
04.2020 - 10.2023
City Administrator
City of Rosebud
10.2012 - 04.2020
Technician
Harvest Technologies
08.2011 - 08.2012
Warehouse Supervisor
Royal Seating
07.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Retail Management
Texas State Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wayne State College