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Armando Martinez
Reference Notes
Tab 8
Problem solver,
Gives good direction, and
Loved by all.
Strengths:
Personality, people skills and drive to make a difference.
Weaknesses: Overworks himself.
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Barbara Harkins – Human Resources Administrator, Bunnell, FL 386-313-4079
Ms. Harkins became the Administrative Assistant for Mr. Martinez in 2007, they have worked
together ever since. He is forthright and extremely kind not only to her but to all department
heads and employees. He will commend you for a job well done but never criticize in public.
He makes himself available to anyone who wants some of his time.
Since becoming the City Manager Mr. Martinez has accomplished a great deal. He developed a
solid waste and engineering departments, and cleaned up the city. Things are moving forward
and not only are the employees happier working for him than ever before, but so are the
residents. Currently the City is negotiating the purchase of a private utility that will help them
provide better service to some of the citizens. In addition he pushes for modernization. He
implemented a new plan to replace a portion of the City's computer equipment every year so they
will continue to remain technologically viable.
Mr. Martinez gets people to work toward a common goal. He had built a relationship with every
single employee in the City. He will go out and work the equipment with street sweepers to see
what they really do and understand what they face every day the work. He is more of a leader
than manager because he inspires the staff to do their job so that he does not have to manage
very much.
Mr. Martinez is very intuitive. He reads people incredibly well and can pinpoint the meaning in
what is being said. He is also compassionate. When she is sick, he will call her at home. When
her husband passed away, he was there to offer help. If he hears someone is sick or has lost a
loved one, he will ask her to send a card on his behalf.
Before Mr. Martinez was hired, the central theme among the staff was self-preservation. He
brought everyone together and taught the departments to rely on each other. He has hired good
people who are getting the job done. He will listen even when he does not agree. He will
compromise if he feels it will be beneficial to the city. He will stand firm on his decisions and
help the people understand the reasons they are made.
Residents and business owners stand behind Mr. Martinez. They all know that he is the one to
go to when a problem comes up and that they will be welcomed into his office to speak with him.
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