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Michael Prowse Chief Administrative Officer/ City Manager at City of Barrie
About
Decisive and versatile professional with 13+ years of public sector experience as City Councillor and 21+ years of private sector involvement obtaining roles of increasing responsibility and influence in Operations & Executive management. Able to combine extensive experience in each sector to effectively execute against strategic goals, executive mandates, and business plans as approved by public staff, executive operations, and board members in the public and private arena. Offers executive experience across, human resource allocation, budgets, corporate infrastructure, project portfolio management, labour relations, policy development, and other key areas of operational importance.

I firmly believe success at any level requires the actions of many, not the leadership of one. Thus, I enjoy working with Barrie council, staff and citizens …. to develop and grow personally and professionally, and create a vibrant, safe and inclusive community.

Smart growth and a sense of community, at the corporate and local level, are imperative. My strategic decisions are based on principled thought and convictions, not popularity or prejudice.

As AREA GENERAL MANAGER for G&K Services, I …
… Helm a workforce consisting largely of union workers spread across South Central Ontario.
… Administer a multimillion dollar P&L and capital expenditure budget
… Influence strategic planning, manpower, recruitment, workforce development, and labour relations.
… Extracted costs, improved safety metrics, and earned a 92% approval rating as a GM.

My COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT within the City of Barrie encompasses …
… President of the Board – Lake Simcoe Regional Airport.
… Chairman – City of Barrie Finance Committee.
… Numerous current and past appointments with community groups and non-profits.
… Collaboration with stakeholders to mediate and modify rezoning applications.