Krysti Smith

Director of Council and Executive Operations @City Of Reno

Reno, NV, US

Experienced Director of Council and Executive Operations with a strong foundation in municipal governance, executive leadership, and enterprise coordination. I plan, direct, and oversee citywide Council and executive operations, serving as the central coordination point between the City Manager’s Office, Mayor and Council, Executive Team, departments, and external partners to ensure organizational alignment and disciplined execution of Council direction. I lead Council meeting and agenda management processes, ensuring statutory compliance, decision quality, and accountability for follow-through on Council priorities. My work spans governance workflow design, executive office operations, and the development of systems and protocols that support timely, high-stakes deliverables across a complex municipal environment. Through cross-functional coordination, I manage enterprise-level initiatives involving competing priorities, political sensitivity, and immovable deadlines. I provide executive oversight of Council-facing forums, advisory bodies, and briefings, and I produce clear, defensible written materials for elected officials and senior leadership. I also administer Council discretionary funds and constituent issue frameworks with a focus on transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. I supervise professional and administrative staff, setting clear expectations, providing coaching and development, and building a culture of performance and continuous improvement. With a background in public administration and a track record of translating Council direction into measurable outcomes, I thrive at the intersection of governance, strategy, and operational

Colorado State University

Master's degree, Project Management, Emphasis in Organizational Leadership and Change Management

University of Nevada, Reno

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Development and Family Studies