KASSANDRA FIELDS

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SUMMARY

Over 22 years of municipal government experience overseeing and analyzing operations in the fields of law enforcement, fire, public works, parks and recreation, elections, human resource management, public records laws, special events, projects management, budget, facilities management, emergency management and civic engagement. Motivated self-starter who takes initiative; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems and external partners to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.

WORK HISTORY

Grants Manager

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department August-2023-present

Legislative Budget and Policy Analyst January 2020-August 2023

Office of Audits and Investigations, Budget & Policy

Performance Analyst October 2019-January 2020

Office of the County Executive, CountyStat

Budget Management Analyst January 2018-October 2019

Office of Budget and Management, Annapolis Liaison

Prince George’s County

Researches and identifies new grant opportunities for various fire department projects within the Fire/EMS Department. Generates high-quality grant proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations. Yearly presentation of Grant Budget.

Senior level professional work in all phases of budgetary development and administration, and management analysis projects for assigned County departments and agencies. Collects, tabulates and analyzes budgetary, management, statistical and accounting data and prepares associated written analysis and reports. Assigned to work directly with the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

Coordinated with the Office of Legislative Affairs to draft and implement the County Executive’s Maryland General Assembly legislative Priorities/Agenda

Worked in Annapolis during the General Assembly Session monitoring, tracking and analyzing proposed legislation with potential fiscal impacts to the County, to include attending Senate and House hearings, preparing testimony for bills, communicating with the Legislative Delegation and Staff

Motivated self-starter who takes initiative; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems and external partners to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.

Sabbatical caring for my terminally ill mother February-July 2016

Marketing & PR Coordinator October 2015-February 2016

Pevonia International, LLC

Coordinates agency efforts in brand awareness with VIPS and celebrities through relationships with agents, publicists, make-up artists, stylists, events and projects coordinators. Writing and editing brand materials, new product release information, press releases. Editing and creating marketing and advertising materials. Submits and secures product editorial mentions in monthly trade magazines; submits products and images to media target list; maintain and develop exceptional relationships with all media groups to maximize exposure opportunities. Prepares marketing tools for AEs, potential distributors, VIP prospects and new hires. Review, approve and submit product requests or charitable organizations or VIPs

Assistant City Manager March 2010 – March 2015

City of DeBary

Responsible for all special projects, progress reports, recommendations, assessments and directives for the City of Debary under the direction of the City Manager. Researched and formulated responses to questions and requests by the City Council and City Manager; initiated problem resolution in the form of meetings and interviews both within and outside the department. Researched, reviewed, developed and implemented City policy, City code, state law, and other policies and procedures. Assisted in the preparation, presentation, monitoring and reviewing of the City’s annual budget; reviewed and evaluated department budget submissions. Supervised Parks and Recreations Department and Growth Management Division, to include neighborhood improvement operations. Monitored status of on-going contracts by controlling costs, managing risks, issuing change order directives and resolving claims. Responded to public complaints, investigated problems and initiated problem resolution. Oversaw Streetscape Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee and others as needed. Liaison to Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and Animal Control services.

Promoted eco-tourism, working closely with Volusia County on extension and completion of joint trail system. Developed, managed and promoted all special events projects for the City. Served as City representation for SunRail project; served as liaison between Volusia County and Florida Department of Transportation for coordination of development and operations. Organized and oversaw the 1st annual 4th of July celebration for the City, with public and private partnerships within my first year of employment. The event now attracts roughly 8-10K people without incident every year. Developed “Arts in Public Places” program for the City, oversaw the successful completion of an intricate mast arm LAP project with the Florida Department of Transportation that had been approved but not executed for a couple of years, oversaw the LAP project which erected an emergency signal in front of the fire station, allowing the trucks safe access onto the busy state roadway (17/92). Worked with consultant to develop brownfield area in the City; attended all public meetings and communications with stake holders. Worked with consultant to conduct first Citywide Visioning exercise and implement strategic plan of community identified and council prioritized goals. Implemented the Coffee with A Cop national program. Started the process of overseeing construction of new public safety facility. Continually assisted the International City/County Management Association’s Center for Public Safety Management (now CPSM) with research necessary to perform operational analyses of fire services for governmental agencies pro bono.

Interim City Manager September 2009 – February 2010

City of DeBary, City Council

Negotiated the fire contract with a new service provider in the best interest of the city, paying close attention to the term of the agreement and administrative fees and then assisted with the smooth transition from the County to the City Fire Department’s operations.

Managed daily operations of the City.

Town Manager May, 2005 – March, 2009

Assistant Town Manager, Administrative Services Manager November 1998 to May 2005

Town of Ponce Inlet, FL, Town Council

Responsible for oversight of new town hall and police department complex as well as the full renovation of the fire station, on-time and within budget.

New facilities were nominated for the Florida Native Plant annual award for waterwise plantings and conservations efforts.

Assisted in securing the financing of nearly four million dollars for the facilities project without the dependence on ad valorem funding.

Oversaw design/build of new public works facility.

Implemented the first Town-wide citizen survey to measure the level of satisfaction of residents regarding municipal services. The results helped to drive desired community programs, initiatives and budgets.

Initiated and participated in the first Town Visioning project in Ponce Inlet and used the outcome to establish goals and objectives for future development and service delivery.

Recommended increase in the Town’s reserves to Council since the Town is a coastal community and was quite susceptible to natural disaster. As a result, the emergency reserves were increased from approximately two months of operating to nearly 9 months within one fiscal year primarily by closely monitoring and managing the budget.

Completed the work on a town park which was made possible by a Preservation 2000 grant. The land acquired years before had not been developed pursuant to the management plan and grant documents. Upon assuming the role of Manager, I made this a priority by directing staff to apply for and successfully receive several grants allowing the development to be completed which included the preservation of the state owned “Green Mound”, while improving the area around it to make the river, beach dune, maritime hammock, coastal strand and tidal marsh around it accessible to the public by building an elevated boardwalk, parking and restroom facilities, along with a canoe launch and playground facilities.

Recommended engineering and construction of the first Town-wide stormwater system.

Worked with the police department to ensure their ability to become accredited for the first time. They have since been reaccredited and have members that serve on the State accreditation assessment team.

Supported the Police Athletic League and its effort to provide recreational activities for the youth of Ponce Inlet and the surrounding area.

Oversaw the successful transition of accounting software.

Contracted and implemented the first professional compensation and pay classification study for the Town. Then kept a schedule of performing a market survey every 2.5 years to ensure we were competitive in the market and attracted and retained the most competent employees.

Oversaw the complete rewrite of the Land Use and Development Code, working directly with the town planner, consultant, planning commission, residents and town council to ensure we had significant input from the community and included all stakeholders.

Worked to create and implement the historic preservation ordinance for the Town of Ponce Inlet.

Initiated the development of the town’s first dog and skate park.

Worked directly with the Ponce Inlet Corvette Club to organize the 1st annual show at the lighthouse which was attended by thousands.

Worked directly with the Daytona Beach News Journal to continue the annual art show when the local art club discontinued their participation. The art show grew to a very successful weekend event attended by thousands.

Worked directly with the County to develop a beach ramp beautification grant; then applied for and received the grant funding.

Spearheaded the first annual school supply drive for a local elementary school which served lower income families.

Spearheaded the first annual food supply drive for families in need and pet supplies for local Humane Societies.

Implemented website redesign in both communities I have served in order to be more user friendly and allow more services to be performed on-line.

Offered to attend every single condominium or home owners’ association to provide a summary of the proposed budget prior to adoption each year and answer and specific question or concern the groups may have had concerning municipal operations. This program was done on weekends and after hours and very well received.

Worked with a private developer, the State of Florida and Humane Society of the United States to successfully relocate numerous gopher tortoises from a coastal development project rather than just “take” them, as was permitted by law.

Worked with a private developer to safely relocate a family of red foxes prior to construction

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

BAS in Supervision and Management, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida

Associates of Arts, Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 2005

ICMA-CM, credentialed City Manager through ICMA, 2013 (previously held)

MEMBERSHIPS:

Previous Member: Florida City & County Managers’ Association

Previous Member: International City/County Management Association

Served on Board of Directors: Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler & Volusia Counties until moving to Maryland (2009-2017)

Governance Committee for Healthy Start until moving to Maryland in 2017

Served on Board of Daytona State College’s Center for Women and Men until moving to Maryland in 2017

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