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Reference Notes
Courtney Barker
TAB 4
Ms. Barker is a leader. Titusville had an opportunity to bid for an economic development
project. The City had to develop an attractive, innovative incentive package. Ms. Barker helped
Mr. Ryan negotiate with local groups concerning what they could contribute to the package.
Titusville won the project and received an award for its efforts.
Ms. Barker is very concerned about customers. She ensures that her department’s staff treats
customers well. She has resolved many problems for the City. One housing manager was not
performing his duties. She outlined the performance issues and explained why this individual
was not suited for his position. Mr. Ryan terminated the housing manager’s employment based
on Ms. Barker’s recommendations.
Ms. Barker manages her budget quite well and has been innovative in the process she uses to
identify alternative funding sources for projects. Titusville is short staffed and has its smallest
staff since 1992. Employees must take a furlough day every other week. Considering the City’s
circumstances, Ms. Barker does very well accomplishing her tasks in a timely manner.
The closing of the second school in two years and the development of a comprehensive planning
process have become very controversial issues. Ms. Barker guided residents through the
necessary dialogue and handled this community outreach very well. Mr. Ryan is not aware of
anything in her background that would be embarrassing to a potential employer, if the press were
to dig into her background. Some residents do not appreciate her opinions, but none would
disagree with what has been stated in this reference.
Mr. Ryan would definitely hire Ms. Barker. If he had an Assistant City Manager position to fill,
he would consider Ms. Barker in a heartbeat.
Words or phrases used to describe Courtney Barker:
Talented,
Energetic,
Very enthusiastic, and
Honest. If given a million dollars she returns a million and ten.
Strengths:
Loyal and task oriented; and completes her tasks.
Weaknesses: She is straightforward, which some individuals do not appreciate.
Rita Pritchett – Council Member, City of Titusville, FL 321-223-8774
Ms. Pritchett is on the Titusville Council and has worked with Ms. Barker since 2010. Ms.
Barker is one of their organization’s best employees. Ms. Pritchett and Ms. Barker interact very
well and are comfortable with each other. Ms. Pritchett enjoys working with Ms. Barker.
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