Leonardo Brown

About Leonardo Brown

The County Administrator serves as the Chief Executive of County operations. The County Administrator is responsible for administering the ordinances, resolutions, and legal actions enacted by the County Council. The County Administrator is responsible for the administration of all departments responsible to the County Council and for the proper administration of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the County Council under the general guidance and policy direction of the eleven (11) Members of Council. The County Administrator leads policy implementation, provides strategic direction, and enables efficient and effective delivery of county provided services through strong leadership and accountability of Deputy County Administrators, Department Heads, and other staff members, as authorized by Council. Decisions made can involve highly sensitive and political issues that can significantly affect the County. The County Administrator must maintain communication channels with County Council and other elected officials as well as with agency leaders and members of the community. Primary Duties and Essential Functions: 1. Executive Leadership;2. Strategic Planning;3. Financial Planning and Budgetary Management;4. Property and Equipment Management;5. Talent and Team Development;6. Crisis Management; and,7. Council, Community, and Media Engagement.

Experience

1. County Administrator

   Richland County Government

   Jul 2019 — Present · Columbia, SC, US

   The County Administrator serves as the Chief Executive of County operations. The County Administrator is responsible for administering the ordinances, resolutions, and legal actions enacted by the County Council. The County Administrator is responsible for the administration of all departments responsible to the County Council and for the proper administration of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the County Council under the general guidance and policy direction of the eleven (11) Members of Council. The County Administrator leads policy implementation, provides strategic direction, and enables efficient and effective delivery of county provided services through strong leadership and accountability of Deputy County Administrators, Department Heads, and other staff members, as authorized by Council. Decisions made can involve highly sensitive and political issues that can significantly affect the County. The County Administrator must maintain communication channels with County Council and other elected officials as well as with agency leaders and members of the community.

Education

• LSU Shreveport

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2001 — 2003

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Certified Public Manager, Public Administration

  2013 — 2015

• Dillard University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Onboarding
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• Career Development
• Business Strategy
• Team Building
• Risk Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Lean Management
• Motivational Speaking
• Leadership Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Organizational Culture
• Coaching
• Employee Benefits
• Performance Management
• Sales Management
• Employee Engagement
• Management Consulting
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Recognition
• Conflict Resolution
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Critical Thinking