City of Lakeland
Natalie Gallon has extensive experience in the Parks & Recreation Department for the City of Lakeland, having served since June 1989 in various roles, currently as Recreation Supervisor III and Director of Building. In this capacity, Natalie oversees the planning and execution of recreational activities, manages staff, and collaborates with schools and community organizations to enhance programs. Additionally, as the Lakeland Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Coordinator, responsibilities include managing parade logistics and ensuring successful event execution. Earlier career roles include Recreation Supervisor I and Playground Instructor, where Natalie focused on program administration and summer camp operations, respectively. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of South Florida.
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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.