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MANUEL RONALD MENDES, ESQ.
Municipal Finance
LYNN,MA
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Summary
Results-oriented and forward thinking municipal executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, promoting transparency and collaboration, and unquestioned ethics. Decisive leader promoting a shared strategic vision, a culture of continuous improvement and positive organizational culture as keys to success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
City Treasurer/Collector
CITY OF NEWTON
05.2021 - Current
- Department Head level position directing treasury operations of a city of 90,000 ($495 million operating budget and CIP of $410 million).
- Prepared and presented financial reports to apprise executive leadership, City Council and the public of financial metrics vital to the City's fiscal health.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures, including migration of accounts payable expenses to an electronic platform.
- Manage planning and issuance of a debt portfolio of $329.0 million to support the City's CIP.
- Oversee billing and collection of $550.0 Million in revenue, including property taxes, excise taxes and Water/Sewer bills.
- Serve as Treasurer/Custodian of the Newton Retirement System, as well as serving as custodian of various municipal special purpose trusts.
Asst. Town Administrator, Finance & Administration
TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT
06.2014 - 05.2021
- Executive leadership position directing administrative and financial operations of the town, including specifically serving in the roles of Treasurer/Collector and Chief Procurement Officer.
- Led the Town Administration’s efforts on developing and managing the Town’s capital plan and operating budget; developing multi-year financial forecasts; developing and recommending financial and administrative policies for adoption by policy makers, including setting the property tax rate, debt planning to finance capital projects and end of year reporting.
Business Manager, Dept. of Public Works
CITY OF NEWTON
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Division Head level position managing financial operations of the Department of Public Works with 198.5 Full Time Equivalent Employees, including preparation of the Department’s annual operating budget of $63.9 million, plus 3 Enterprise Funds (Water, Sewer, and Storm Water) with operating budgets totaling $47.6 million.
- Also prepares Capital Plan for the Department, including Vehicle/Equipment Replacement Plan, Streets/Roads Paving Plan, proposed uses of Chapter 90 Funds, MWRA Loan/Grant Programs, and also manages Water/Sewer/Storm Water Billing for the Department and manages Customer Service.
Attorney at Law
MONIZ & MENDES, P.C
07.2006 - 06.2014
- Founded Law Firm in July 2006, which concentrates its practice in the areas of: Divorce & Family Law, Landlord/Tenant (Summary Process), Probate/Estate Planning, Residential Real Estate; and Consumer Bankruptcy.
- Regularly representing clients throughout Essex, Middlesex & Suffolk Counties in Summary Process Cases, Consumer Bankruptcy Cases, and Residential Real Estate matters.
Treasurer/Collector
TOWN OF WILMINGTON
11.2000 - 09.2008
- Department Head level position directing financial operations of the town, including overall management of municipal treasury; as well as billing and collection of Property Taxes, Excise Taxes and Water & Sewer Bills.
- Administer employee benefits including health insurance for employees and retirees, worker’s compensation benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and disability benefits.
Assistant Treasurer/Collector
TOWN OF LINCOLN
08.1997 - 11.2000
- Management level position directing all activities of the Treasurer/Collector’s Office under the joint supervision of the part-time, elected Treasurer/Collector and the Town Administrator.
- Managed a staff of 3 non-unionized municipal employees.
- Oversaw the basic management of all receipts and disbursements of the town, including the formulation of cash receipts, cash control, investment, and disbursing procedures.
Education
J.D. -
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.1990
Skills
- Forward-Thinking Leader
- Strong Organizational and Professional Skills
- Municipal Financial Expertise
- Outcomes-Based Budgeting
- Effective Capital Planning
- Project planning and development
- Collaborative Leader
- Operations Management
Certification
- Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer/Collector
- Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official
- Licensed Attorney at Law
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association
Work Availability
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Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
City Treasurer/Collector
CITY OF NEWTON
05.2021 - Current
Asst. Town Administrator, Finance & Administration
TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT
06.2014 - 05.2021
Business Manager, Dept. of Public Works
CITY OF NEWTON
11.2012 - 06.2014
Attorney at Law
MONIZ & MENDES, P.C
07.2006 - 06.2014
Treasurer/Collector
TOWN OF WILMINGTON
11.2000 - 09.2008
Assistant Treasurer/Collector
TOWN OF LINCOLN
08.1997 - 11.2000
J.D. -
Massachusetts School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Denver