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Marcia Carty

Palatka,FL

Summary

High-powered City Manager with background in community development, project management and grant writing. Desires a city government position offering opportunities to manage challenging projects and community growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Interim City Manager

City of Palatka
09.2024 - Current
  • Created annual budget of $76 million and submitted it to the City Council for review and approval.
  • Oversaw all budget tracking and implementation to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
  • Advised the governing body and represented the City and bi-weekly City Commission meetings.
  • Turned citizen and Council ideas into policy decisions by crafting ordinances and resolutions which further defined agendas.
  • Managed 14 full-time department directors and city clerk, 7 finance and grant employees and oversaw all aspects of personnel, including hiring; payroll; evaluation; staff meetings; conflict resolution; disciplinary action; and termination.
  • Reviewing with Human Resources City Personnel Policies, adding new policies to increase employee effectiveness.
  • Coordinated city redevelopment efforts and resolved zoning disputes.
  • Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings.
  • Brought in numerous new businesses to a rural area, guiding them through the economic development process from first inquiry to final construction and permitting.
  • Responded to citizens’ complaints and requests for information and services.
  • Represented the City as an ex-officio board member to the hospital-related Governing Board and Joint Powers Commission.
  • Initiated the funding, planning and construction of a $1.2 million roadway expansion and rehabilitation project.
  • Gave presentations at City Council meetings, public town hall meetings, County Commission meetings, and various board meetings.
  • Oversaw the design and construction of a $450,000 booster pump station upgrade and $485,000 waste water collection line installation.
  • Reviewing all grants awarded to the City and developing strategies to start meeting the deadlines and benchmarks to actualize revenue recognition.
  • Procured design and construction services for a new $570,000 City Hall facility.
  • Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager, and members of city council.
  • Championed community revitalization projects that improved the quality of life for residents and attracted new investment opportunities.
  • Pursued learning opportunities and maintained current understanding of trends and technological advances in municipal management.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during natural disasters or other crises to ensure public safety and minimize property damage, and served as the Emergency Manager during two hurricanes.
  • Increased transparency in government operations by implementing open data policies and providing regular updates on city initiatives to the City Commission and on the website.
  • Managed financial resources responsibly, resulting in balanced budgets and cost savings for the city.
  • Managing up to [Number] projects per year.
  • Building strong relationships with local businesses, leading to increased economic development opportunities and job creation, such as Pop's Southern Buffet, Badcock Furniture, and
  • Leading the successful completion of infrastructure projects, including road improvements, facility upgrades, and park enhancements, by working with the Public Works Director and the new Project Manager.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from staff members and implementing changes based on their input.
  • Advocating for state and federal funding opportunities to secure additional resources for critical city projects, by working with the Chamber of Commerce, Florida League of Cities, and the lobbyists.

Finance Director

City of Palatka
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Strengthened [Type] and [Type] operations by proactively managing and optimizing [Type] operations.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Enhanced stakeholder communication by producing clear, concise, and timely financial reports that supported informed decisionmaking.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement within finance department, encouraging professional development and innovation.
  • Developed financial contingency plan that minimized disruptions during unforeseen economic downturns.
  • Guided finance team during annual audits, resulting in consistently clean audit reports.
  • Negotiated with banks and financial institutions to secure favorable financing options for new initiatives.
  • Played pivotal role in Public Works building and Police/Sanitation Departments vehicles' acquisition process, conducting due diligence and financial analysis that led to successful integrations.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.

Finance Director

City of Quincy
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Led strategic financial planning sessions that aligned with company goals, ensuring cohesive approach to growth.
  • Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
  • Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital. Florida Capital.
  • Guided finance team during annual audits, resulting in consistently clean audit reports.
  • Negotiated with banks and financial institutions to secure favorable financing options for new initiatives.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
  • Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Exercised direct supervision over all City fiscal and accounting professional, para-professional and clerical staff personnel, and all other persons or organizations who perform any accounting functions for or on behalf of the City, such as the Cashiering and Billing departments.

Acting City Manager

City of Quincy
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced community engagement by implementing innovative public outreach programs and events.
  • Secured funding for building solar farm for $3.6 million, which was built at a savings of more than $1 million, for $2.4 million.
  • Kept municipal operations in compliance with city ordinances, state requirements and federal laws.
  • Conducted workshops for re-opening after COVID, police department workloads and other critical matters.

Education

Master of Public Administration - State & Local Government Administration

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
2015

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
2013

Skills

  • Budgeting and finance expertise
  • Grant writing
  • Policy analysis
  • Community-based planning
  • Outstanding community leader
  • Economic development
  • Personnel management
  • Public speaking and presenting
  • Financial monitoring and forecasting
  • Urban development

Timeline

Interim City Manager

City of Palatka
09.2024 - Current

Finance Director

City of Palatka
05.2023 - Current

Acting City Manager

City of Quincy
02.2021 - 05.2021

Finance Director

City of Quincy
07.2019 - 05.2023

Master of Public Administration - State & Local Government Administration

University of South Dakota

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Philosophy

University of South Dakota

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