Kevin M. McManus
Endicott,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in government relations and budget management at Broome County. Proven track record in strategic planning and program development, driving initiatives that enhance community relations. Recognized for exceptional public speaking and crisis management skills, delivering impactful results in complex environments. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Statewide Purchasing Alliance of New York
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: A group Medicare Advantage company that offers a pooled purchasing alliance to offer customers affordable rates coupled with the most comprehensive retiree health benefits on the market.
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate day-to-day operations and serve as lead government relations representative.
- A group Medicare Advantage company that offers a pooled purchasing alliance to offer customers affordable rates coupled with the most comprehensive retiree health benefits on the market.
Deputy Broome County Executive
Broome County
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Appointed in 2016 by the Broome County Executive Elect and confirmed unanimously by the Broome County Legislature.
- Duties include but not limited to planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and overseeing Broome County Government’s $400 million budget with more than 40 departments and more than 2000 employees.
- Responsibilities also include policy development and implementation, legislative relations, state and federal government relations, employee relations, department head oversight, budgeting, capital improvement projects, strategic planning and project management and oversight.
- Represents the County Executive at public appearances, speaking engagements and at the Broome County Industrial Development Agency Board meetings, NYSAC Conferences as well as New York State Government liaison meetings.
Special Assistant
New York Workers Compensation Board
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Responsible for Managing Total Quality Management programs for the New York State Workers Compensation Board Department of Operations.
- Responsibilities include administering and managing a budget and staff of 16 total in the Quality Monitoring Division and Quality Assurance Division.
Special Assistant
Southern Tier Regional Affairs
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Appointed in 2012 to the Southern Tier Regional Affairs Team that supports and advises the Governor’s Office and Executive Staff on State and Local Government Relations, Community Relations, Communications and Public Affairs.
- Responsibilities include: Serving as a Liaison and Regional Advisor to the Governor’s Office for Intergovernmental Relations, Formulating, Planning and Facilitating Regional Events, Regional Strategic Planning, Formulating Message and Validators for Executive Chamber Media News Releases, Regional Crisis Intervention Strategies, Regional Economic Development Strategies, Serve as a confidential advisor on critical issues facing the Southern Tier of New York, Representing Governor’s Office at Community Events, Regional Legislative Relations.
- Awards: Prestigious New York Governor’s Pin - awarded for Performance, Integrity and Pride in recognition of excellence in public service to the State of New York. (Executive Chamber, December 2013)
- Signed Proclamation by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo - for outstanding achievement as Special Assistant for Regional Affairs (Albany, NY July 2014)
At Risk Youth Program Administrator/Participation in Government Teacher
Union Endicott Central School District Career Academy
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise the school’s first Youth at Risk program targeted towards Attendance Improvement and Dropout Prevention at Union Endicott High School.
- Taught Participation in Government, History and Economics to mainstream high school students while coaching the Varsity Boys Basketball program.
- Awards: Earned two consecutive (BCANY) Basketball Coaches Association of New York Class AA Coach of the Year Awards 2009-2010.
Experienced Based Education Program
Binghamton City School District
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise the school’s Youth at Risk program targeted towards Attendance Improvement and Dropout Prevention at Binghamton High School.
- Taught Effective Communications, Participation in Government, History and Economics to mainstream high school students while coaching the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball program at Union Endicott.
Director of Event Guest Services
National Car Rental Center Arena
Sunrise, USA
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: Formerly Broward County Arena
- Plan, organize, coordinate and implement programs for Guest Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications and Media Relations for opening of the 19,000 seat Sports and Entertainment Facility located in Sunrise, Florida.
- Served as member of the 2010 South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee to utilize national media exposure and increase tourism to South Florida.
- Formerly Broward County Arena
Assistant Arena Manager
Broome County Arena
Binghamton, USA
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Manage Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, Media Relations and Events at 4,800 Sports and Entertainment facility.
Confidential Assistant to the Mayor
City of Binghamton
Binghamton, USA
01.1988 - 12.1988
Regional Researcher
New York State Assembly
01.1987 - 12.1987
Commissioner of General Services
Broome County
- Report directly to the Broome County Executive.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, staffing, supervising and budgeting the Departments of Purchasing, Consumer Affairs, Weights and Measures and County Public Affairs and Central Service Printing/Copying Facility.
Education
Connecticut School of Broadcasting -
01.1996
Master’s Degree - Public Administration and Policy Analysis
Binghamton University
01.1991
Bachelor of Science Degree - Political Science
Binghamton University
01.1986
Certified New York State Educator - Secondary Social Studies, Basketball Coach
01.1984
Associates Degree - Individual Studies
SUNY Morrisville
01.1983
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Coaching
- Organizational Skills
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Public Policy Analysis
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Public Relations
- Crisis Management
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Government relations
- Project oversight
- Community relations
- Event coordination
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Public speaking
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Results-driven
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Policy and procedure development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff development
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Performance metrics analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Proposals and presentations
- Verbal and written communication
- Risk management
- Critical thinking
- Media relations
Accomplishments
Confirmed by the Broome County Legislature as the youngest County Commissioner at Age 25, 11/01/88
Awards
- Prestigious New York Governor’s Pin for Performance, Integrity and Pride, 12/01/13
- Signed Proclamation by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo for outstanding achievement as Special Assistant for Regional Affairs, 07/01/14
- Earned two consecutive (BCANY) Basketball Coaches Association of New York Class AA Coach of the Year Awards, 05/01/10
Timeline
Vice President
Statewide Purchasing Alliance of New York
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Broome County Executive
Broome County
01.2017 - 12.2021
Special Assistant
New York Workers Compensation Board
01.2012 - 12.2017
Special Assistant
Southern Tier Regional Affairs
01.2012 - 12.2017
At Risk Youth Program Administrator/Participation in Government Teacher
Union Endicott Central School District Career Academy
01.2005 - 12.2005
Experienced Based Education Program
Binghamton City School District
01.1999 - 12.1999
Director of Event Guest Services
National Car Rental Center Arena
01.1998 - 12.1998
Assistant Arena Manager
Broome County Arena
01.1995 - 12.1995
Confidential Assistant to the Mayor
City of Binghamton
01.1988 - 12.1988
Regional Researcher
New York State Assembly
01.1987 - 12.1987
Commissioner of General Services
Broome County
Connecticut School of Broadcasting -
Master’s Degree - Public Administration and Policy Analysis
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Political Science
Binghamton University
Certified New York State Educator - Secondary Social Studies, Basketball Coach
Associates Degree - Individual Studies
SUNY Morrisville
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