Shirley Garcia

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Manager

• Led community outreach initiatives to engage local residents and stakeholders.
• Coordinated project timelines and resources for effective project execution.
• Managed budgets for financial compliance and optimal resource allocation.

Experienced redevelopment and infrastructure professional with extensive leadership in community redevelopment, capital improvement projects, stormwater coordination, special taxing districts, and public administration. Proven ability to oversee complex infrastructure and redevelopment initiatives, manage multiple operating and capital budgets, coordinate public meetings and advisory boards, administer contracts and property acquisitions, and serve as a primary liaison between government agencies, residents, developers, consultants, and community stakeholders. Skilled in redevelopment planning, MSTU administration, project implementation, public engagement, and interdepartmental coordination.

(Current Position)

• Oversee daily operations, redevelopment initiatives, and capital improvement projects within the Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).Manage implementation of Requests for Proposals associated with the Gateway Triangle Master Plan, ensuring consistency with adopted redevelopment goals and long-term infrastructure planning associated with all the community and business stakeholder public meetings inlcuding the Shadowlawn Corridor Design Project, pedestrian enhancements, corridor redevelopment planning, and enhanced stormwater infrastructure improvements.
• Administer and oversee two Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs), including operational management, budgeting, maintenance coordination, and capital project implementation.
• Manage three separate budgets, including capital planning, project expenditures, invoicing, fiscal tracking, and funding coordination.
• Oversee roadway improvement initiatives, including roundabout design coordination, transportation planning, consultant management, crosswalk studies, pedestrian safety improvements, and project implementation support.
• Coordinate and assist with right-of-way (ROW) acquisition activities necessary for public infrastructure and roadway improvement projects.
• Manage Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) related property acquisitions and redevelopment coordination activities.
• Served as primary contact for residents, developers, business owners, and community stakeholders on redevelopment projects, infrastructure improvements, and maintenance concerns.
• Manage and coordinate three advisory boards, including preparation of agendas, public meeting coordination, project presentations, board communications, and compliance with public meeting requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Oversee consultant contracts, procurement activities, interlocal agreements, project scopes, schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Manage project billing, insurance requirements, property-related documentation, and administrative compliance for multiple active projects and operational programs.
• Collaborate with county departments, engineers, consultants, contractors, and elected officials to advance redevelopment and infrastructure initiatives.
• Support redevelopment planning efforts, capital improvement prioritization, and long-range strategic planning initiatives.

Project & Program Management

• MSTU Administration
• Capital Improvement Projects
• Stormwater Infrastructure Coordination
• Roadway & Transportation Improvements
• Public Infrastructure Planning
• Budget Administration & Fiscal Management
• Advisory Board & Public Meeting Management
• Contract Administration
• Property & ROW Acquisition Coordination
• CDBG Coordination
• Public & Stakeholder Relations
• Landscaping & Beautification Projects
• Maintenance & Dredging Operations
• Procurement & Compliance
• Consultant & Contractor Coordination
• Intergovernmental Coordination
• Strategic Planning
• Public Sector Operations