JAVIER A. RAMIREZ
McAllen,TX
Summary
Decisive Executive Manager experienced in impacting organizational direction and performance with successful leadership strategies, tactical decision making and forward-thinking approaches. Proven history of improving operations and boosting financial health through strong leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant City Manager
City Of Mercedes
Mercedes, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Managed 150 team members across 10 departments, resulting in approximate $1.5 MM increase in annual revenue.
- Co-created annual budget and submitted it to city council for review and approval.
- Represented city and interests with community organizations, government agencies and general public.
- Prepared plans for land use, area development, and urban revitalization.
- Monitored and supported bidding and proposal process.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff on 4 projects totaling $5 MM.
- Project Manager for City of Mercedes Police Department Asbestos Abatement, Mold Remediation, and Remodeling ($1.7 MM)
- Project Manager for Capisallo Terrace Sewer Line Extension Project to provide first time sewer services for 124 households ($2.2 MM)
Assistant General Manager
Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
McAllen, Mission, Edinburg, Alton, Palmhurst, TX
10.2017 - 10.2021
- Directed 70-employee organization with 13-direct reports that managed modern public water system, with $10.5M operating budget, that served population of over 87,000 people across 5 cities and unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County.
- Planned, organized and evaluated work of all departments to ensure that operations and services comply with policies and direction set by Board of Directors and General Manager.
- Reorganized Corporation's financial management structure and assigned duties and responsibilities to professional staff and implemented accountabilities.
- Coordinated special projects for Corporation, including planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of construction/renovation projects, management studies, introduction of new programs.
- Coordinated and reviewed all land use, distribution infrastructure, production plant, and Corporation building plans.
- Directed development of Corporation 25-year Master Plan, including $70M 25-year Capital Improvement Plan, using projection modeling software that analyzes population and resource demand.
- Project Manager for the New Administration Building Project ($4.5M), the Water Treatment Plant 1 & 2 Improvements Project ($8M), and the FM 676 (Mile 5 North) from SH 364 (La Homa Rd) to FM 2220 (Ware Rd) Expansion and Waterline Relocation Project ($4.2M).
- Analyzed, planned, and developed largest Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI)(Smart Water Meter) project in South Texas and successfully deployed 20,000+ Smart Water Meter System (AMI), increasing revenue by 14%.
- Built strategic relationships with federal, state and local governmental agencies.
- Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices, leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and top-ranking as industry leader.
Water Treatment Manager
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Brownsville, TX
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed all water treatment operations (50 million gallon per day capacity) for Brownsville Public Utilities Board's and Southmost Regional Water Authority's groundwater operations.
- Ensure adequate supplies of high quality water for over 200,000 residents and over 62,000 residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale connections.
- Manager and Official Office of Record for Southmost Regional Water Authority and presented performance reports at monthly public board meetings.
- Developed, and responsible for $7.3M annual O&M budget and $1.2M Capital Improvement Plan budget.
- Contributed to and provided recommendations to committees of Texas Water Development Board, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and to legislative associates for consideration in the Texas Legislature and U.S Congress.
Assistant General Manager
Union Water Supply Corporation
Garciasville, TX
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Oversaw operations and coordinated with managers to increase revenue by 20% by deploying first Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System in Rio Grande Valley.
- Evaluated financial and operational performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients and vendors, saving corporation over $1M.
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Directed and worked through natural disasters to ensure adequate and safe utility services.
- Handled public relations matters including contacting local media for public notices and participating in television interviews with local news agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership
South Texas College
08.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
South Texas College
08.2010
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Policy development and optimization
- Project Management
- Financial Oversight
- Communication
Certification
- Certified Water Professional (CWP) #113-2017 - Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
- Class A Water Treatment Operator - License# WO0037630 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
- Class A Wastewater Treatment Operator - License# WW0051404 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
- OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in General Industry - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in Construction Industry - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Affiliations
- American Planning Association (APA)
- American Water Works Association (AWWA)-Trustee Texas Chapter
- Texas Water Utility Association (TWUA)-President Citrus District 2018-2020
Timeline
Assistant City Manager
City Of Mercedes
12.2021 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
10.2017 - 10.2021
Water Treatment Manager
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
10.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant General Manager
Union Water Supply Corporation
10.2010 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Applied Science - Organizational Leadership
South Texas College
Associate of Science - Biology
South Texas College