RESUME
Phil Batchelor(925) 820 7861 (Home)
320 Freitas Court(925) 335 1086 (Work)
Danville, CA. 94526
EXPERIENCE
June 1984 to present
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Appointed by the Board of Supervisors to provide overall management of the County, which is one of the largest employers in the area. Contra Costa County operates on a budget of over one billion dollars and employs approximately 8,000 employees. The County management team has the challenge of managing a complex organization consisting of the criminal justice system, health, hospital and clinic system, general services, social services and employment, planning, transportation and community development, public works, fire protection, building inspection, libraries, finance, and a variety of other departments.
July 1981-May 1984
ASSISTANT COUNTY EXECUTIVE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Participated as a member of the county executive team charged by the Board of Supervisors with the overall management of the County which employed over 13,000 employees. Conducted a comprehensive assessment of all programs in order to develop an operating plan which allowed the County to maximize its resources effectively during periods of declining revenues. Worked with County department heads to build a positive service delivery system, and a creative and productive work environment, which would foster positive employee morale, and open channels of communication which fostered the flow of honest feedback from all employees, and made possible the preparation of appropriate training programs for all individuals in the organization.
October 1979-July 1981
DIRECTOR OF REVENUE AND SYSTEMS AGENCY,
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Responsible for the supervision and administration of six County departments, employing over 600 employees, and involving the operation of all departments concerned with assessment, collection, and investment of revenue for the County, including the handling of approximately $400 million in property taxes.
June 1978-October 1979
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION AGENCY,
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Supervision and management of a $36 million budget for six County departments, including Personnel, Information Technology, Registrar of Voters, Recorder, Insurance and Risk Management, and Emergency Services. Also maintained concurrent responsibility as County Personnel Director.
March 1977-June 1978
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Responsible for the administration of a system to provide for the personnel requirements of 13,000 employees. Also responsible for supervising the development and implementation of all countywide management training and employee benefit programs.
December 1974-March 1977
BUDGET DIRECTOR, SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a $500 million annual budget. Managed the preparation of 200 separate budget units which provided for the funding needs of a diverse and complex number of county agencies.
RECIPIENT OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC ADMINSTRATOR AWARD
Presented by the American Society for Public Administration for outstanding contributions in Managing Public Agencies.
PRESIDENT OF COUNTY ADMINSTRATORS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA 1992-1993
BOOK PUBLISHED
“RAISING PARENTS, NINE POWERFUL PRINCIPLES”
“Raising Parents , Nine Powerful Principles,” first printing 1988, second printing, 1989. Re-released in June, 1991 by St. Martins Press, New York, NY, under the title “Love is a Verb.”
EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Business Administration, (MBA) San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from San Jose State University (Member of Honor Society)
Lifetime teaching credential for California Community Colleges in the areas of Business, Industrial Management and Public Administration.
Taught or lectured at Berkeley, Stanford, San Jose State University, John F. Kennedy University and Hayward State University.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vice President and Board of Directors, Contra Costa Economic Partnership
Board of Directors, Contra Costa Business Council
Board of Advisors, Department of Public Administration, Hayward State University
Past Member of the Board of Directors, American Red Cross
Chair of the Children and Family Policy Forum
Governor’s Former Appointee to the Bay Area Earthquake Project
Governor’s Former Appointee to California Youth Forum
Chair of the Contra Costa County Hazard Materials Council