City of Lakeland
Paul Kimmel is an experienced MDM Programmer currently employed by the City of Lakeland since April 2013. Prior to this role, Paul served as an EDI Coordinator at CGI from September 2003 to April 2013, where responsibilities included coordinating EDI transactions for Cott Beverages using GENTRAN Server 6.1 in an HP-UX environment. Paul's career also includes a position as a Systems Analyst at Jabil from May 1998 to December 2001, during which project management of EDI transactions resulted in significant inventory cost savings. Additionally, Paul worked as a Consultant for the Airlines Reporting Corporation from June 1995 to May 1998, focusing on the design and development of financial payment system modules. Paul Kimmel holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Bowling Green State University.
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.