Cintya R.

About Cintya R.

Accomplished executive leader with 15+ years of experience driving strategy, operations, finance, and organizational transformation across complex organizations. Currently serving as Executive Chief of Staff to the City Manager of Gainesville, where I lead high-impact initiatives, oversee multimillion-dollar programs, and enable executive leadership to focus on strategic priorities.I bring a proven track record of- Strategic Operations: Translating vision into action by leading 30+ projects within a $32.4M portfolio, delivering measurable community and organizational outcomes- Financial & Governance Leadership: Certified Public Pension Trustee with deep expertise in fiscal oversight, budget development, and transparent reporting- Executive Partnership: Trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning teams, streamlining operations, and enabling effective decision-making- Change Management: Building cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency, accountability, and impact.I am committed to building resilient organizations, enabling executive leadership, and delivering sustainable outcomes through strategic and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Executive Chief of Staff to the City Manager

   City of Gainesville

   Jun 2023 — Present · Gainesville, FL, US

   Serve as Executive Chief of Staff to the City Manager, driving strategic, operational, and financial initiatives. Partner with executive leadership, elected officials, and department directors to deliver innovative solutions, strengthen governance, and align operations with long-term priorities.Highlights- Lead cross-functional teams and advance change management initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness- Facilitate communication inside and outside the City Manager\'s Office, resolving issues before they escalated- Serve as the conduit of confidential/critical information and channel it appropriately to advance goals- Manage a $32.4 million American Rescue Plan Act portfolio, directing 30+ active projects to maximize community impact and organizational innovation- Provide financial oversight for operating and capital budgets ($458.9 million), guiding fiscal policy across departments with transparency and accountability- Lead the citywide strategic planning process, ensuring ensuring alignment and follow-through across teams- Act as a trusted executive partner and proxy for the City Manager, coordinating day-to-day operations, commission agenda items, and executive-level decisions- Represent the City Manager with elected officials, civic leaders, and community groups, building collaboration and responsive governance- Serve as Acting City Manager as needed, ensuring leadership continuity and operational stability.Direct oversight of the Office of Management & Budget, Office of Communications & Marketing, Human Resources Department, Risk Management Department and the Procurement & Contracts Management Division (5 direct reports, total team size of 61).

Education

• Drexel University

  Cerificate, Leading for Change Fellowship Program

• Villanova University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, International Business

  2011 — 2013

• Harvard University

  Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative - Class of 2024, City Leadership and Management Training

• The Wharton School

  Bachelor of Science, Economics; Operations and Information Management

  2002 — 2006