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PIRET HARMON

3012 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 • Tel: 650-868-0209
piret.harmon@gmail.com • http://www.linkedin.com/in/pharmon

INNOVATIVE WATER PROFESSIONAL
WITH STRATEGIC VISION, BUSINESS ACUMEN AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

 Inspiring leader and dedicated manager with 15+ years experience in public utilities
 Methodical & systematic problem solver who excels at reconciling differences and motivating teams
 Strong communicator with proven success in maintaining critical relationships involving diplomacy
and empathy
 Superior strategic planner with exemplary track record of managing large scale projects from
inception to completion on time and on budget
 Aptitude for setting priorities and effectively managing time

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager July 2013 - Present
Scotts Valley Water District
Scotts Valley, CA
• Establish and execute strategic plans, long-terms goals and objectives for water utility responsible for
potable and recycled water supply
o Created a strategic plan framework that reinforces accountability and progress
o Elevated organizational culture and values to the equal level with mission
o Prioritized and balanced competing capital improvement program needs with maintenance
activities and stressed cash reserves during the drought period
• Drive collaborative efforts among regional water utilities and public agencies
o Coordinated the efforts of finalizing the basin boundary modification, leading the formation
of the single Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the whole basin and managing the
activities of the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency to ensure compliance with the
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
o Active involvement in the Regional Water Management Foundation as a representative of the
County water agencies
o Promoted conjunctive use opportunities minimizing the reliance on a single source supply and
identifying opportunities for viable water balance
o Worked closely with the City on the joint recycled water projects
• Represent the District and other regional water agencies at the Santa Cruz Integrated Regional Water
Management Steering Committee and at the Association of California Water Agencies
• Provide vision and leadership to the staff by promoting the core values as a way of doing business and
driving the organization to look for continuous improvements
o Utilized technological advancements for various field operations resulting in improved
processes and increased productivity
o Restructured employee total compensation package to attract and retain diverse workforce
o Converted majority of the health insurance subscribers to Consumer Driven Health Plans/
Health Savings Accounts and replaced traditional OPEB with in-lieu cash contributions
o Successfully negotiated bargaining agreements with employee union resulting in a mutually
beneficial MOU
o Awarded an Organization of Year title by the Chamber of Commerce

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