City of Lakeland
Kristina Hunt is an experienced HR professional currently serving as an HR Analyst at the City of Lakeland since June 2017, after previously holding the position of Human Resources Assistant. Prior to this role, Kristina worked as a Staffing Coordinator at Merlin Entertainments plc, where responsibilities included facilitating new hire orientation and managing staffing issues. Earlier experience includes roles as an HR Assistant at Rita Staffing, an Unemployment Clerk III, I-9 Clerk III, Master Data Clerk II, and Records Clerk I at Publix Super Markets, where Kristina developed expertise in unemployment claims, compliance, and personnel records management. Kristina began a career at CPI Corp. as an Assistant Manager/Photographer, honing leadership and customer service skills. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida and an Associate’s Degree from Polk State College.
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.