Yocelyn Galiano

Experience

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  Village of Key Biscayne

  Nov 1992 - Oct 1996

  Assistant Village Manager
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  Village of Pinecrest

  Oct 1996 - Mar 2004

  Assistant Village Manager

  Played a critical role as part of the start-up team by working with the Village Manager, Village Council and numerous citizen committees to coordinate the initiation of all intergovernmental operations of the new municipality. Developed and implemented the Village’s Quality Management Program which monitors departmental productivity and customer satisfaction levels, and implements process improvements based on benchmarking and best practices. Successfully applied for and obtained several grants including a $3.2 million grant from the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Program for the development of Pinecrest Park and a $2.2 million grant from the Florida Department of Community Affairs Florida Communities Trust for acquisition of the Parrot Jungle site. Served as first Executive Director of the 22-acre historically designated Pinecrest Gardens and as such oversaw the development of the original Pinecrest Gardens Master Plan and 5-Year Vision. Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for the Fiscal Years 1997 through 2002. Developed the Village’s first Green Action Plan. Coordinated the development of the Village’s first Strategic Plan. Completed the Building and Planning Department Operational Assessment Report and supervised the implementation of recommendations for internal process improvements. Show less

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  City of Doral

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2005

  City Manager

  Managed the establishment of all departments. Oversight responsibility over the Police Department operations which were provided to the city via an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County Police Department. Negotiation with public and private sector entities on a variety of issues ranging from economic development and growth to service contracts. Oversight responsibility of the start-up team which coordinated the initiation of all intergovernmental operations of the new municipality, including but not limited to recruitment and hiring of all department heads, development of the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, development of the Comprehensive Employee Compensation and Classification Plan, development of the Workplace Safety and Health Manual and compilation of the Departmental Procedures Manual for all departments. Development and transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs of the Doral Comprehensive Master Plan within a 9-month period and commencement of Land Development Regulations. Initiated and completed several city-wide planning projects including the city’s Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan, Comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan, Comprehensive Bikeway Study, and Comprehensive Street Tree Planting Master Plan. Initiated and completed the Master Plans for four municipal parks. Commenced construction of the Doral Meadow Park improvements and secured a design-build contract for the development of Doral Park. Location and build-out of 21,300 square foot City Hall including new Council Chamber. Initiated and completed the Master Plan for the 41st Street Beautification Program, the city’s main thoroughfare, and the Master Plan for the NW 58 Street Median Beautification Project. Initiated and coordinated the development of the city’s first Strategic Plan including citizen survey, Council workshops and performance evaluations. Show less

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  City of North Miami Beach

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2009

  Administrative Services Director

  Supervised the Administrative Services Department which is the administrative arm of the city providing support to all departments and working with the City Manager’s Office to coordinate the initiation of all intergovernmental operations of the municipality. The department included the Purchasing Division, Neighborhood Services Division including three neighborhood resource centers and Intergovernmental Affairs.Coordinated several Community Development Block Grants on behalf of the city, including the Highland Village Sewer Installation Project. Provided managerial support to all department heads including assistance in coordinating several of the city’s Capital Improvement Projects. Coordinated the city’s federal, state and county lobbying efforts on behalf of the City Manager’s Office. Supervised the operation of three Neighborhood Resource Centers that provided at-risk youth programs. Assisted and advised the City Manager on all matters, especially those pertaining to operational and financial activities, productivity improvement, program development and analysis, and economic development. Reorganized the operations of the Purchasing Division to include the automation of the contract database for simplified administration of the city’s 250+ procurement contracts and implemented the Reverse Auction Program for sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. Organized and chaired the CARE Grants Committee, a 17-member committee made up of representatives from every department charged with the preparation and submission of over 69 grant applications on behalf of the city with a funding goal of $30 million.Chaired the Take Home Vehicle Reduction Committee. Additionally, participated as a member of the Workplace Efficiency and Performance Measures Committee. Completed the negotiations of new franchise agreements with Florida Power and Light, Florida City Gas and People’s Gas resulting in approximately $1 million worth of new revenues per year. Show less

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  Village of Pinecrest

  Jan 2009 - now

  Village Manager

  Appointed as Village Manager on July 15, 2011. Formerly held Assistant Village Manager position. Provide management oversight, administrative guidance and operational support to all departments. Function as the Village’s Sustainability Officer. Coordination and administration of several studies. Preparation and implementation of all procurement procedures and processes such as Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Bid. Preparation and administration of local, state and federal grants. Administered all phases of recent capital improvement projects including the Pinecrest Gardens Septic Tank Construction Project, Pinecrest Gardens Lighting Design Plan, Pinecrest Gardens Lighting Construction Project, Lower Garden Restroom Design Plan, Lower Garden Restroom Construction Project, Banyan Bowl Restroom Construction Project, 40-year Recertification of the Banyan Bowl, Denaro Waterline Extension Project, Parrot Bowl Demolition Project, and Hammock Pavilion Design Plan. Coordinated with the Village Clerk the development of the Village’s new website and continue to function as a website administrator. Supervised large capital projects such as the installation of over 7,000 street trees throughout the Village; construction of three new park facilities; and implementation of the Comprehensive Street Paving Program which involved the paving of 101 miles of roadway. Represented the Village Manager on the collective bargaining negotiation team – resulting in the Village’s initial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Benevolent Association. Coordinate the Village’s federal, state and county lobbying efforts. Show less