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KRISTINA NICOLE CHAMBERLIN
CITY OF SANGER
Acting Community Development Director 9/2016-12/2016
Directed the staff and operations of the Community Development Department which included
the Divisions of Economic Development, Building, Planning, Code Enforcement and Housing.
Assistant to City Manager 7/2013-12/2016
Assisted the Office of the City Manager in all management and administrative functions.
Performed a wide range of highly complex and confidential assignments for the City Manager,
City Council and administrative staff. Directly responsible for the execution of multiple
programs, projects and special assignments. Interacted with government officials, City Council,
representatives from business and community organizations, city residents and all levels of
personnel. Served as Deputy City Clerk, Notary Public, and informally as city ombudsperson.
Major Contributions:
• Developed and administered AskSanger, a comprehensive citizen request management system
• Implemented and marketed new transit service to Reedley College as part of the Sanger Job
Training Program (2015 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations)
• Directed and managed replacement of the city-wide telecommunication system
• Coordinated and marketed an annual community-wide Job Fair
• Developed, administered, and promoted Military Banner Program
• Served as staff lead with City Council Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
• Instrumental in implementation of new format of Budget Workshops/Public Hearings
• Led the successful passage of Measure S (Public Safety Special Purpose Sales Tax Initiative)
CHAMBERLIN CONSULTING & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MBTI Certified Practitioner 2018-Present
Program Developer & Facilitator: Leadership Northern Tulare County 2016-Present
Provide professional facilitation of the community leader development program, LNTC,
including personal leadership training and development, coaching, and curricular focus on local
and state government and the alignment to the industry sectors impacting the communities within
northern Tulare County (Dinuba, Cutler-Orosi, Monson-Sultana, London) such as Health Care,
Economic Development, Education, and Agriculture.
Consultant/Owner 2010-Present
Partner with businesses and organizations to identify strategic opportunities and develop
sustainable action plans to reach operational excellence. Facilitate goal setting and strategic
planning work sessions to develop strategies and actions to meet the needs of the organization
and to establish specific short- and long-term goals. Develop strategies and implement programs
to generate incremental revenue and service enhancements. Create and facilitate orientation
session(s) and team building for Board of Directors and Commissions to provide a cohesive
understanding of the role of Board/Commission members and to educate members of the overall
mission and functions of the organization. Develop policy and procedure, administrative
practices and protocols to provide sound decision making and to ensure proper business
practices. Analyze operations and staffing to identify strengths and weaknesses and to develop
strategies to improve efficiencies. Design and implement marketing and promotional campaigns
that maximize community/customer awareness to increase revenue performance and increase
membership/participation. Develop and implement fund raising events.
KRISTINA NICOLE CHAMBERLIN
CITY OF DINUBA
Director of Parks & Community Services 1999-2010
Responsible for the overall direction and operational management of a full-service Parks &
Community Services Department, $2 million budget with 27-30 regular staff, 40+ seasonal staff
and over 200 volunteers. Divisions included Youth and Adult Sports Programs, Aquatics, City-
wide Recreation & Leisure Services, Special Events, Youth Services, Parks & Open Space,
Lighting and Landscape Districts, Graffiti Removal Program, Dinuba Community Center,
Dinuba Vocational Center (2009-2010), and Dinuba Lanes Bowling Center (1999-2004).
Provided direction and leadership through goal setting, development of short- and long-
• range plans, departmental operating plans, policies, and procedures
• Interviewed, selected, trained, mentored, evaluated and supervised staff
• Analyzed, recommended, established and promoted city programs and services
• Prepared staff reports and presented project ideas, financial updates and special reports to
City Council, Commissions, civic groups, department managers and general public
• Developed, administered, and managed annual budgets, monitored revenues and
controlled expenditures to ensure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds,
personnel, materials, and facilities
• Led grant application process and administered grant programs and projects
• Developed project proposals and RFP’s, negotiated leases and service contracts
• Built and fostered partnerships with businesses and civic organizations to secure funds
and volunteers for department and city-wide projects, programs and events
• Created and designed publicity, informational and presentation materials
• Conducted formal presentations before community groups and organizations
• Served as the liaison between the City of Dinuba and the Dinuba Senior Citizens, Inc.&
other non-profit organizations
• Administered the Community Services Commission and the Pro-Youth Commission
• Fostered collaboration with Reedley College, Dinuba School District, Tulare County
Workforce Investment Board, Proteus, and Dinuba Chamber of Commerce in support of
educational services and programs for the Dinuba Vocational Center
Major Contributions:
• Successfully led the refurbishment and operation of Dinuba Bowling Center as an RDA project to
revitalize the downtown, integrating the facility into the city services infrastructure and providing an
enhanced recreation facility to the community (1999-2004)
• Developed numerous programs and services, including the Community-wide Graffiti Removal
Program, Community Theater Program, Entertainment in the Plaza, Fourth of July Event, Centennial
Celebrations, Dog Days in Dinuba, Community-wide Beautification Program, Easter Spring Fling
Community Event, Fall Harvest Community Event, After School Program and Commission Member
Orientation Training Program; developed and expanded After School programming - moving service
from Community Center onto School sites
• Consistently managed department resources and developed new partnerships to provide programs to
meet the needs of residents – during expansion years and great recession years
• Served and took lead role in successful passage of Utility User Tax Renewal (Measure M) and
Special Purpose Sales Tax Initiative (Measure F)
Project leadership and management included:
K/C Park Development and Improvements Turf & Irrigation, Community Tree Planting, Soccer Fields,
Baseball Field & Lighting , Playground Apparatus & Picnic Pavilion Concession Stand; Centennial Park
Development and Improvements Soccer Fields, Playground Apparatus, Picnic Pavilion; Skate Park
Development & Renovation; Nebraska Park Improvements Irrigation & Turf, Picnic Pavilion, Dog Park;
Roosevelt Park Improvements Dugouts, Bleachers, Covers, Basketball Courts, Playground Apparatus;
Centennial Commemorative Book; Korean Memorial Monuments; and Veteran’s Memorial Project