Clete Saunier

Background

About Clete Saunier

Highly qualified, proven general manager and licensed civil engineer possessing thirty years of professional engineering experience, including twenty-five years of public administration experience. Extensive technical background in public works planning, engineering, and construction management. Results-oriented, effective leader with proven ability to make consistent, prudent decisions, and revive financially challenged organizations. Ability to proactively identify and resolve broad-scope problems and reverse negative political trends while maximizing efficiency and productivity. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational, presentation and public speaking skills. Analytical, ethical, articulate and diligent. Specific areas of expertise and interest are in new department startups and restructuring plateaued departments into vibrant organizations that can provide value-added services to their constituents. I have earned a track-record of success from my ability to quickly see the ‘big picture’ in a variety of complex political situations and produce positive results through effective policy development and program management. I am also a seasoned contract negotiator with extensive strategic planning, governmental budgeting and financial administration experience.