Agenda 01/26/2016 Item # 5B 1/26/2016 5.B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Allison Kearns, Manager Financial and Operations Support,
Growth Management Department as the Supervisor of the Year 2015.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of a supervisor who has made significant
contributions to the organization or to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Allison Kearns has been selected as the "Supervisor of the Year" for 2015.
Allison was selected by committee from a pool of 7 very qualified nominees. All employees who
supervise two or more employees and receive an overall annual performance evaluation rating of highly
successful or higher are eligible to be nominated for this annual award.
This year Allison has offered to take on several additional projects including leading an accounting task
force for countywide implementation, serving on various internal control teams directed by the County
Manager's Office, working with the Internal Review Manager on implementing countywide accounting
SOP's, and the artificial reef program. Allison is a member of the SAP FITS team and has taken part in
many strategic countywide discussions related to new technological solutions for many challenging areas
in the county. Even with these additional responsibilities, she is willing to jump in and assist anyone who
needs a hand.Allison has gone above and beyond as a team leader; she always has a smile on her face and
is always willing to listen. She guides her staff with the skills and tools to help them get the job done.
Her personality and leadership skills encourage and motivate others to do more with less for a successful
outcome, and she is always looking for ways to improve processes and encourage her employees. Allison
is a true leader and very deserving of being named Supervisor of the Year.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected"Supervisor of the Year"receives a $250.00 cash award. Funds for this
are available in the Human Resources Budget for this program.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the recognition of Allison
Kearns as Supervisor of the Year for 2015.
Prepared By:Katie Whittier,Human Resources Generalist,Human Resources Division.
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1/26/2016 5.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.5.B.
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Allison Kearns, Manager Financial and
Operations Support, Growth Management Department as the Supervisor of the Year 2015.
Meeting Date: 1/26/2016
Prepared By
Name: WhittierKatherine
Title: Human Resources Generalist,Human Resources
1/4/2016 10:22:33 AM
Submitted by
Title: Human Resources Generalist,Human Resources
Name: WhittierKatherine
1/4/2016 10:22:34 AM
Approved By
Name: pochopinpat
Title: Operations Coordinator, Administrative Services Department
Date: 1/4/2016 11:11:14 AM
Name: LybergAmy
Title: Division Director-Human Resources,Human Resources
Date: 1/5/2016 8:59:07 AM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Department Head-Administrative Svc, Administrative Services Department
Date: 1/7/2016 5:29:39 PM
Name: WellsLaura
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 1/13/2016 11:53:24 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
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Title: County Attorney,
Date: 1/15/2016 10:37:14 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 1/15/2016 11:03:52 AM
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