Mark Motsko

About Mark Motsko

Strategic, results-driven public-sector executive with 20+ years of experience leading $1B+ in capital investments, city budgets, and major infrastructure initiatives. I’ve built a reputation for solving complex problems, earning the trust of elected leaders, and delivering projects that serve the public good.As Deputy Director for Albuquerque City Council Services, I lead department operations, oversee a $1.5B budget, and manage a team known for high performance and 0% voluntary turnover. Previously, as CIP Official, I delivered hundreds of capital projects—libraries, fire stations, storm systems, community centers—many in historically underserved areas, on time, within budget.Key Highlights:Spearheaded approval of multiple City budgets and municipal election capital programs.Rescued stalled interstate/tourism projects, delivering results before major events.Modernized operations citywide by implementing project management software and transitioning to electronic bidding.Built advancement pipelines that kept staffing stable during retirements.Managed communications for politically sensitive projects involving lawsuits and federal legislation.Now preparing for the next chapter of my career, I’m exploring roles where I can bring strategic leadership, infrastructure insight, and operational clarity to new challenges.

Experience

1. Deputy Director - City Council Services

   City of Albuquerque

   Oct 2023 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

   Spearheaded passage of the City’s $1.5B operating budget and biennial capital program by statutory deadlines, aligning Council priorities with fiscal accountability.Directed legislative strategy, drafting and coordinating key ordinances, resolutions, and policy initiatives across departments.Built and led a high-performance team—including four internal promotions from CIP—with a 0% voluntary turnover rate.Strengthened operational workflows and legislative processes, improving collaboration between Council, departments, and community stakeholders.Recovered mismanaged tourist project funds previously overlooked by budget leadership, restoring financial control and Council oversight.Ensured transparency and compliance under pressure, navigating political complexity and tight timelines with consistent execution.

Education

• Syracuse University

  B.S., Broadcast Journalism

Skills

• Media Relations
• Press Releases
• Public Relations
• Crisis Communications
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Strategic Communications
• Journalism
• Project Management
• Editing
• Social Networking
• Television
• Speech Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Community Development
• Copy Editing
• Event Planning
• Newsletters
• Public Affairs
• News Writing
• Political Campaigns
• Copywriting
• Publicity
• Corporate Communications
• Internal Communications
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Politics
• Storytelling
• Marketing Communications
• Writing
• Management
• Blogging
• Feature Articles
• Publications
• Crisis Management
• Radio
• Message Development
• Creative Writing
• Web Content