Deborah Mahler
Pie Town
Summary
Seasoned professional with many years of experience. Collaborated with multiple agencies, County Administration and third-party representatives to assist in coordinating county government operations and fiscally responsive management. Strong work ethic and adaptable. Works effectively unsupervised and quickly masters new skills.
Results-driven management professional with extensive experience in overseeing county operations and enhancing public services. Highly skilled in strategic planning, policy implementation, and community engagement. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve targeted outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
County Manager
Catron County
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented initiatives to enhance community engagement and service delivery.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing projects that improved operational efficiency and service quality.
- Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to address community needs and promote collaborative solutions.
- Delivered regular progress reports to County Board on ongoing projects, maintaining open communication channels between departments and elected officials.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for improved services at competitive prices, benefiting the county financially.
- Increased public engagement by utilizing social media platforms for information dissemination purposes.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to promote economic development within the county.
- Reduced county expenses by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-reduction strategies.
Administrator
County Livestock Loss Authority
10.2024 - Current
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings,
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
- Collaborated with multiple federal and state agencies to align administrative operations with strategic business goals.
- Organized workflow to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Served as a liaison between agencies, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
Deputy Director of Building and Fire Safety
Madera County
01.2009 - Current
- Directed staff in the accomplishment of organizational objectives.
- Established operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
- Assessed program performance against established goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding operations.
- Represented the department at meetings, conferences, workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple departments to achieve desired results.
- Managed budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Set agenda, organized plans and managed program operations, updates, and new implementations.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended areas for improvement.
- Prepared reports and presentations for executive leadership review.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Columbia Junior College
Sonora, CA05-2001
Skills
- Budget Development
- Program implementation
- Program Oversight
- Policy analysis
- Operations Management
- Crisis Management
- Employee Relations
- Financial Administration
- Stakeholder management
- Economic development
- Team collaboration
- Partnership development
Certification
- California State Fire Marshal
- International Code Council Certified Building Official
Timeline
County Manager
Catron County
01.2025 - Current
Administrator
County Livestock Loss Authority
10.2024 - Current
Deputy Director of Building and Fire Safety
Madera County
01.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Columbia Junior College