City of Lakeland
Clement Bottino is an HR Specialist with extensive experience in human resources and operations management. Currently employed at the City of Lakeland since November 2016, Clement focuses on employee engagement and development, overseeing new employee onboarding and compliance training programs. Previously, as the Director of Human Resources for Advance Auto Parts from November 2003 to April 2016, Clement directed the HR function for multiple regions and collaborated closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and talent management. Clement also served as Vice President of Human Resources at Discount Auto Parts, managing a comprehensive HR function for a regional automotive parts supplier. Additionally, Clement held the position of Regional Vice President of Operations at Discount Auto Parts, leading store operations across several states. Clement holds a BA in Psychology from the University of South Florida.
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.