City of Lakeland
Chris Walsh is a seasoned Human Resources professional with extensive experience across various organizations. Currently serving as a Human Resources Specialist for the City of Lakeland since November 2020, Chris has previously held roles including Customer Service Specialist at Qurate Retail Group, Human Resources Manager at Watson Clinic LLP, and Assistant Director of Human Resources at Nickelodeon Suites Resort. Chris’s career began at Universal Orlando Resort, where responsibilities included entertainment, guest services, and training over a 15-year period. A graduate of Webster University with a BA in Human Resource Management, Chris has developed competencies in HR management, employee relations, training and development, recruitment, and customer service, while promoting a culture of open communication and feedback in previous roles.
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.