Experience

Practical Knowledge

• Reintroduced the CompStat program within the Police Department, conducting weekly detailed analysis of police statistics for over six months.
• Utilized GIS for mapping Part 1 Crimes and civil infractions, as well as visualization of street reconstitution projects and use of Chapter 90 funds to enhance community transparency.
• Analyzed and optimized snow plow routes, leading to cost savings and improved service delivery through the development of new, efficient routes.
• Presented a value-based return on investment for integrating GPS-based devices into all municipal vehicles.
• Presented a consolidation report for emergency dispatch services to the Mayor and Department Heads, initiating the development of a regional emergency dispatch center.
• Initiated the transition of the Traffic and Parking Department to a new parking enforcement company and introduced a cell phone-based payment system for parking spaces.
• Developed a metric-based system for the location of refuse and recycling decorative barrels, enhancing the beautification of municipal parks.
• Provided analytical support to the Legal Department for negotiations with the Police Union and actively participated in negotiations.
• Served on the Somerville Retirement Board and collaborated with Human Resources on the hiring of multiple positions.
• Produced the operating budget for a GFOA Distinguished Budget Award-winning financial plan, coordinating with department heads and maintaining a six-month schedule.
• Analyzed town-wide utility usage, making budgetary projections based on the analysis.
• Tracked public safety-related leave patterns, estimating overtime usage and budget impacts.
• Conducted advanced statistical analysis on Fire Department-related overtime, identifying correlations between overtime usage and staffing factors.
• Served as part of the city negotiating team for collective bargaining and participated in various committees and boards.
• Acted as the Acting Finance Director for over six months, managing all Assistant Town Administrator duties simultaneously.
• Collaborated with various departments and officers for major IT-related projects and procurement processes.
• Hired and developed multiple department heads, implementing the OpenGov application for a new financial plan document.
• Introduced Fiscal Policies and Procedures developed with the MA Division of Local Services and negotiated a PILOT agreement with MassPort.
• Established the Winthrop Foundation with MassPort to provide substantial funding for the Town on a yearly basis for capital items.
• Successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements with all the representative unions of Winthrop employees.
• Facilitated the Town Council to finance a $14.1 million water/sewer/drainage infrastructure project in the Town’s Center Business District.
• Fostered a positive relationship and open communication with the Town Council, and worked with MAPC to develop a Town Visioning Document titled “Win2030”.