here - Satellite Beach

(Paul) Andy Stewart
Tab 11
GENERAL MANGEMENT SYTLE
Satellite Beach is a coastal community and is located between the Atlantic Ocean to the East and
the Indian River to the west. It is a community that offers good jobs, fosters an array of parks,
recreational opportunities, and is an ideal community for raising a family. I believe I can
continue to promote these attributes for the City as well as utilize my personality and vision to
build upon what has been accomplished by the City. The City has a good track record with
stability throughout all levels of government. The previous City Manager served over 27 years
and this far exceeds the norm in this profession. This is an ideal City for a young professional in
the City Management profession who is looking for a positive environment to raise two young
children. ++
My management style is a participative style that focuses on empowering employees and citizens
of the City by listening and responding to their ideas, issues, ways of thinking and approaches to
their work. My door is always open. Although I am in charge I don’t “lay down the law.”
Instead I make decisions based on careful consideration of my own ideas as well as others and
what is best for the City.
Employees that I work with would say that I set clear expectations and give them guidance
necessary to be successful. I also give feedback and recognize their efforts. I am inclusive and
try to get to know each employee and find their unique talents. More importantly, I would say
that my employees would say I am open and truthful and do not withhold information but instead
encourage and participate in essential communication.
The elected officials I have served would say that I am a hard worker, good communicator, and
work fearlessly to make the Town a better place to live, work, and play. In addition they would
say that I strive to make sure all resident concerns are a top priority and that follow through is
essential. I am a selfless leader that works to promote the image of the City and elected officials.
Both elected officials and employees would agree that providing good customer service is a
priority and keeping residents informed is an important part of that customer service. A good
example of this interaction with the public is a “Coffee and Conversation” hour that was
established to allow residents and the business community opportunities to meet with the
manager in an informal setting.
In terms of weaknesses, I would say that I often times expect others to just understand what I
expected without needing to provide much detail. This particularly happens when I am feeling
rushed or extremely busy. I have learned that to be a good communicator you must be clear and
concise with your expectations – if you want a desirable outcome – and to give clear direction
when there is ample time to communicate these expectations.
I am most proud of the partnerships that I have formed with surrounding cities. The Town was
one of the first cities in the County to contract with a neighboring City for Information
Technology Services. The partnership has saved thousands of dollars for Dundee and has also
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