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MAURICE C. MESSINA A self -motivated, highly creative, and results -driven Navy Veteran and management professional. A resourceful forward thinker with passion, ethical responsibility and personal accountability who can be counted on to carry out the vision of the Mayor. ✓ Sound leadership and business -management abilities complemented by professional, hands-on administrative style that inspires others to create a team -oriented work environment that ultimately enhances morale. ✓ Known throughout County leadership as a person with passion for the citizens and visitors of Hawaii County, who's not afraid of taking on difficult tasks and can be counted on to follow through with commitments. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hawaii County Mayor's Office Chief of Staff December 2019 - Present • Represents the Mayor's office in high level State and Federal discussions, County Council meetings and community events & meetings when the Mayor cannot attend. • Work on a daily basis with all County Departments to ensure smooth operations and assist with staff and operational concerns. • During the COVID-19 response, an integral member of the Civil Defense liaison team, Rules Committee, Airport Operations Team, Education Task Force, and Response and Recovery Team. Responsible for direct coordination and communication with Department of Health, The Food Basket, Army National Guard, and numerous other entities responsible for COVID-19 planning and response. Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation Deputy Director December 2017 - December 2019 • Responsible for assisting the Director with the management of over 460 employees, over 350 sites, and a $34 million budget. • Managed all operations of the Emergency Shelters during the 2018 Kilauea Lava Eruption, to include coordination with numerous county and state agencies, the American Red Cross, FEMA, HIEMA, physicians and veterinarians. This was the longest running emergency shelter in the history of Hawaii, with over 500 individuals at one point. FEMA noted to the state that our shelter system was superbly managed and one of the cleanest they've ever seen. • Coordinated with Human Resources, Union Representatives and investigators on numerous grievances to ensure quick resolutions. Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Hawaii County Legal Assistant July 2013 - December 2017 Named as department's nominee for 2017 County Employee of the Year. • Extremely well adapt at persuasive writing. As Legislative Liaison, drafted legislative testimony for over 140 House and Senate Bills. Authored seven Bills and garnered support for their introduction with select Senators and Representatives.