City of Lakeland
Andrew Harder possesses a diverse professional background with significant experience in accounting, logistics, and case management. Currently serving as an Accounting Clerk 2 for the City of Lakeland since April 2022, Andrew Harder is responsible for maintaining fiscal records while also performing specialized clerical work. Previous roles include positions such as Water Meter Repairman and various warehouse roles at Publix Super Markets, where Andrew Harder was involved in inventory management and logistics. Prior experience includes working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for the State of Florida, an Army Officer in the US Army, a Case Manager for One Hope United, and a Security Guard for Admiral Security Services. Andrew Harder holds multiple degrees from Polk State College and the University of South Florida, focusing on areas such as Network Security, Accounting Technology, Business Information Technology, and Criminology.
City of Lakeland
VISION Lakeland - a vibrant, innovative, culturally inclusive world-class community. MISSION A community working together to achieve an exceptional quality of life. VALUES Social Responsibility - We will enhance the quality of life for all citizens through partnerships and programs that embrace cultural diversity, safety and community involvement. Leadership - We will lead by example, learn from the past, provide direction for the present, and plan for the future. Integrity - We will conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner to earn the trust of employees and citizens. Commitment to Excellence - We will achieve measurable success and continuous improvement through investment of resources, a focus on efficiency and accountability, and high expectations for quality. Empowered Workforce - We will cultivate a work environment which offers the employee the authority to act through supportive leadership, mutual respect, trust, personal responsibility and open communications. Diversity - We will utilize our ethnic, cultural, gender, and experiential differences to encourage participation, opportunity, equality, respect,and responsiveness to our community. GOALS Economic Opportunity Goal: Create and encourage inclusive, lasting environments that grow, attract and retain a creative, talented, educated and technically qualified workforce. Communication Goal: Develop an informed and engaged community. Fiscal Management Goal: Develop and effectively manage financial resources. Growth Management Goal: Ensure planning and infrastructure results in quality development and safe, attractive neighborhoods. Quality of Life Goal: Provide quality public spaces; deliver superior municipal services, and support arts, education, recreation and wellness. Governance Goal: Provide for responsive and responsible governmental service.