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Alan Taylor is a recently retired City Manager / Professional Public Executive with approximately 34 years of proven and highly responsible Texas local government and municipal operations experience. With his extensive local government service experience and associated education and professional training, he specializes in executive and staff recruitment services, administrative leadership mentoring and problem solving, employee training, organizational planning and development and other direct professional consulting services for Texas municipal and other local government organizations.
Alan spent 33 years with the City of Amarillo, Texas serving as City Planner II, Administrator / Building Official, Assistant City Manager, and City Manager respectively.
Regarding his tenure as city manager, Alan notes:
I had the privilege to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the administration and daily operation of the City of Amarillo, a home rule municipality operated under the Council / Manager form of government. As City Manager, I administered annual organizational budgets of up to $ 336 million dollars, through eight operating Divisions and forty-seven Departments having a total workforce of approximately 2200 employees.
My past duties as City Manager may be summarized by the following primary areas of municipal administration:
Administrative Management – Directed the daily administration and management of the Amarillo municipal organization under the policy direction of the Amarillo City Commission. Full responsibility for administrative oversight of all operations, services and programs of the City through the administration and enforcement of City Ordinances, Resolutions, codes, policies and procedures; Directed organizational short and long range policy formulation, financial and capital improvement planning, implementation and project management; purchasing and procurement of equipment, goods and services; Human Resources operations and staff development and retention; Ensured the continual provision of effective, courteous and pro-active customer service assistance and public complaint resolution; Acted as the primary liaison between the City Commission and all City Boards and Commissions; and guided the daily personnel leadership and associated supervision of Division Directors, Department Heads and City employees;
Financial Administration – Directed the preparation, review and oversight of short term, annual and long range budgets, capital improvements, investments, pension activities and other financial operational needs through coordination and oversight of Divisions and Departments; Provided and ensured the daily interactive management and oversight of all financial, accounting, purchasing, human resources and management information systems service and program functions of the City;
Public / Intergovernmental Relations - Ensured the general public, business community and other governmental entities were properly and effectively informed of matters related to the affairs, operations, services and programs of the City; Directed and maintained helpful, open and prompt communications with the public and the local news media thereby enhancing effective public relations and a positive, customer service oriented image of municipal government; Served as the primary City liaison to other governmental entities; and
Economic Development / Tourism – Served as Co-Director of a City and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation ( AEDC ) team which promoted the development, expansion and retention of local business and industry. This role included an active involvement in the solicitation, recruitment and deal negotiation for all Amarillo economic development prospects and projects. Also was responsible for the administrative oversight of the operations and activities of the Amarillo Convention and Visitors Council (CVC), which was operated under annual contract funding from the City.
SGR is honored to have Alan as part of our team!
If you would like to touch base with Alan or request a full resume, please email him at alan@governmentresource.com.
